A recent study published by drugmaker Gilead has shown that a twice-yearly shot called lenacapavir can prevent HIV infections with nearly 100% effectiveness in preventing the virus in women and men. The vaccine is being hailed as the closest the world has ever come to a cure for AIDS. Gilead plans to make cheap, generic … Read more
Reality TV stars Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann are facing the loss of their multimillion-dollar home in Georgia after a foreclosure auction. The couple, who were married for 11 years, had taken out a $1.65 million loan on their Alpharetta property in 2012. Despite efforts to sell the home themselves, Truist Bank has scheduled an … Read more
A massive asteroid, 2020 XR, is hurtling towards Earth at a speed of 27,500 miles per hour and will make its closest approach on December 4. At approximately 1.37 million miles away, it’s about the size of a football stadium – roughly 1,200 feet in diameter. This near-Earth object (NEO) is designated as “potentially hazardous,” … Read more
A recent investigation into a St. Louis County outbreak of E. coli has found nearly 25% of the confirmed cases linked to local caterer André’s Banquets and Catering, while similar genetic profiles have been detected in six other states. As of Tuesday, Dec. 3, the county health department reported 115 cases and 13 hospitalizations, with … Read more
Scientists from Japan have developed a new material and method to boost efficiency and safety in a proof-of-concept green hydrogen reactor, paving the way for cleaner energy production. The innovative technology successfully operated outdoors for three years, surpassing laboratory conditions. The researchers utilized photocatalysts, materials that convert sunlight into chemical energy, to produce green hydrogen … Read more
Visceral fat, found deep within the abdominal cavity, has been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study. The research, presented at the Radiological Society of America’s annual meeting, found that higher levels of visceral fat were associated with abnormal proteins in the brain. The study, led by Dr. … Read more
The US has dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time in history, according to the World Happiness Report. Meanwhile, a new report by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative reveals that life expectancy in the US is lower than in the UK, with an average gap of 2.7 years. The US … Read more
Juan Soto’s free agency may conclude as early as this week, with a potential record-breaking contract on the horizon. The 26-year-old outfielder is expected to sign with one of several major-market teams, including the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, Red Sox, or Dodgers, for a deal worth over $600 million and potentially spanning 15 years. Soto’s … Read more
Apple Inc. has submitted a revised investment offer worth $1 billion to Indonesia, in an attempt to lift the ban on selling its flagship iPhone 16 devices in the country. The new proposal is significantly higher than the company’s initial bid of $10 million for a factory making accessories and components. Indonesia imposed the ban … Read more
The American Federation of Government Employees has secured a hybrid work deal for tens of thousands of Social Security Administration workers until 2029. This agreement comes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal workforce, and may complicate his plans to restructure the agency. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-03/biden-administration-locks-in-wfh-policies-for-some-federal-staff-ahead-of-trump