A mysterious new virus emerged in Wuhan, China five years ago, sparking a global health crisis that has left millions dead and transformed public perceptions about managing deadly emerging pathogens. The virus is now known as COVID-19. Despite widespread immunity from vaccinations and prior infections, the virus persists due to ongoing evolution, making vigilant monitoring … Read more
Tesla’s annual sales declined by 1% to 1.79 million cars in 2024, marking the first time the US EV giant has seen a drop in its sales over a decade. The company still holds the title of world’s largest EV maker but is facing increased competition from Chinese rivals like BYD. Despite being the market … Read more
Samsung has started the new year by launching two affordable devices, the Galaxy A16 5G smartphone and the Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker. The A16 5G will be available in the US on January 9 for $199.99, while the Fit3 will cost $59.99. The Galaxy A16 5G boasts a larger 6.7-inch screen compared to its predecessor, … Read more
Henry, believed to be the world’s oldest known Nile crocodile in captivity, celebrated his 124th birthday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre on December 16. The centre’s second-oldest and second-biggest Nile crocodile, Colgate, was among his friends to mark the occasion. To celebrate Henry’s special day, the guests were treated to cupcakes before singing “Happy Birthday” … Read more
A rare case of cancer transmission from a patient to a doctor has been reported, raising questions about the body’s immune response to transplanted tissue. A 32-year-old man from Germany was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer and underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his abdomen. During the procedure, the surgeon accidentally cut … Read more
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 5, honoring the best in film and television for 2024. The voting body consists of 300 industry professionals, including programmers and seasoned journalists, who will cast their votes to determine the winners. Our awards expert, Jacqueline Coley, has made predictions for the top contenders, considering … Read more
A study published in Preventing Chronic Disease found that adults screened for physical activity during well visits have lower rates of comorbid conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension compared to those who were not screened. Researchers compared 7,261 patients who were screened for inactivity with 33,445 unscreened patients. The results showed that active patients … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) has announced the complete rosters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. The event, taking place from January 27 to February 2, features a week-long celebration of player skills culminating in a flag football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC). The Baltimore Ravens will lead … Read more
The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced a major 10-year contract worth $840 million for 10 million megawatt-hours of electricity from Constellation, the nation’s largest nuclear fleet operator. The deal provides a significant boost to the nuclear industry and is part of a growing trend among tech companies seeking reliable energy sources. Constellation will generate … Read more
Carvana’s stock price dropped after a short seller, Hindenburg Research, accused the company of selling its customer loans at low interest rates, making the company’s turnaround in 2024 appear less impressive. The firm claimed that nearly 26% of Carvana’s gross profit over the past nine months came from these loan sales. Carvana disputed the findings, … Read more