Scientists have found significant differences in how PD-1 works between humans and rodents, casting doubt on the use of common lab models for testing cancer therapies. Researchers at UC San Diego studied the evolutionary history of PD-1, a key player in cancer treatment, to understand its mechanism. They discovered that rodent PD-1 is significantly weaker … Read more
Get ready for a spectacular display of shooting stars as the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3. According to NASA, this is one of the strongest and most fleeting meteor showers of the year. Here’s what you need to know: The Quadrantids will reach their peak activity between 10am ET and 1pm ET, with … Read more
Cartoonist Ann Telnaes has left her 16-year tenure at The Washington Post after her latest illustration featuring president-elect Donald Trump was rejected by the editorial staff. The Pulitzer-Prize winning cartoonist took to Substack on Friday, announcing her departure and expressing her disappointment with the paper’s decision. Telnaes’ illustration targeted billionaire tech executives who have been … Read more
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has revealed her assets worth $400 million, including luxury properties in London, investments in several companies, and a collection of high-end watches and handbags. The 38-year-old from the wealthy Shinawatra clan also holds significant cash deposits, valued at $31.6 million. Among her overall assets of 13.85 billion baht ($400 million), … Read more
A voluntary recall has been issued for broccoli sold at Walmart stores across nearly two dozen states due to potential listeria contamination. The affected product, Marketside Broccoli Florets from Braga Fresh, was found to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes after random sampling by Texas Health and Human Services. Consumers who purchased the 12-ounce bags of … Read more
Congestion pricing is set to begin in New York City this Sunday morning, despite a New Jersey judge’s denial of the state’s request for a temporary restraining order. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will proceed with the plan as scheduled, while New Jersey plans to seek emergency relief from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. … Read more
The NFL Week 18 schedule features multiple high-profile matchups that will impact the AFC and NFC playoff pictures. With four teams favored by double-digits and several teams resting starters, finding value in the point spreads can be challenging. To beat the odds, consider building a parlay with SportsLine’s proven computer simulation model. The model has … Read more
A team of scientists led by volcanologist William Hutchison has solved a long-standing mystery by linking a massive volcanic eruption in the 19th century to global cooling events. In 1831, a portal to the underworld appeared on Earth’s surface, triggering a massive volcano to open and spew ash and smoke into the atmosphere, cooling the … Read more
Wordle has taken the world by storm since its creation as a gift for Josh Wardle’s partner. The game has become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people playing every day. Fans have created alternate versions, including battle royale Squabble and Heardle. To play Wordle strategically, select a word that includes two different vowels and … Read more
Natural gas has plummeted to near-term support, threatening its rising trend structure. The 20-Day moving average (MA) served as a barrier to intraday declines, but if the natural gas price closes below this level today, it will signal a change in character. The more significant concern is the 50-Day MA, currently at 3.13, which has … Read more