The US is facing a growing crisis as the bird flu virus continues to spread across the country, affecting over 100 million birds and nearly 1,000 herds of dairy cattle. The virus has already claimed at least 66 lives, mostly among people working closely with cows. While the risk of a full-blown H5N1 pandemic is … Read more
A devastating explosion at a fuel station in Yemen’s Bayda province on Saturday killed 15 people and left dozens injured, including 40 in critical condition. The blast triggered a massive fire that sent plumes of black smoke into the sky. Rescue efforts are ongoing to search for those reported missing. Footage showed charred vehicles and … Read more
Gene editing companies are bucking the downturn in funding, with Tune Therapeutics recently securing $175 million. The financing round is expected to help bring epigenetic editing technology to clinical trials. This move contrasts with the recent layoffs and pipeline cuts seen in genetic medicine. Source: https://endpts.com/tune-therapeutics-raises-175m-series-b-for-epigenetic-editing
Actor Joshua Jackson has lost his childhood home in Los Angeles, which burned down in the ongoing wildfires. The 4-year-old daughter of Jackson, Juno Rose Diana, was safe with her family during the fire. Jackson purchased the Topanga Canyon home at age 8 and had previously spoken about its significance as a source of healing … Read more
Security experts have successfully hacked Apple’s custom USB-C controller in the iPhone 15 series. Researchers presented their findings at the Chaos Communication Congress, highlighting a potential vulnerability that can be exploited using advanced techniques like reverse engineering and fault injection. The discovery primarily affects users of iPhones and MacBooks. Thomas Roth, the researcher behind the … Read more
JPMorgan Chase has announced that it will require its employees to return to office five days a week, prompting complaints from staff. The move is part of a broader trend in the banking industry, with many companies adopting similar policies. The bank’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, argues that regular office attendance is necessary for better learning … Read more
Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized tech executives who are fawning over US President-elect Donald Trump, accusing them of trying to advance anti-competitive policies that would harm consumers. Sweeney claims that big tech leaders, such as Google and Apple, have been trying to curry favor with the new administration by pretending to … Read more
Thousands of people protested against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s conference in Riesa, Saxony, on January 11, 2025. The event, which is part of the party’s campaign for the February 23 Bundestag election, drew around 12,000 protesters, according to organizers. The protest was delayed and featured clashes with police, who used pepper spray to … Read more
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has won a second term after a landslide victory in the Balkan nation’s presidential election. Despite opposing military aid to Ukraine, he secured 74.5% of the vote. The election result is expected to continue the domestic battle between the president and the prime minister. This marks the most dominant outcome in … Read more
Amazon’s massive winter sale is ending tonight, and there are still a few hours left to shop. If you’re looking for Black Friday deals that are even cheaper, this is the perfect opportunity. Here are 13 epic deals that won’t last long: 1. Apple MacBook Air: $899 (reg. price $1,099) – Get both M2- and … Read more