Day: January 25, 2025

A cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group Inc., which disrupted healthcare services for billions last year, has exposed sensitive data from about 190 million Americans. The company reported no evidence of unauthorized use of the information and stated that its systems handling medical records may still be under review following the breach. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-25/unitedhealth-hack-exposed-data-for-about-190-million-americans

** President Trump has pivoted his strategy in addressing the Ukraine conflict from military action to economic pressure. Announcing last week that he would focus on reducing oil prices, Trump aims to weaken Russia’s leverage over energy supplies, potentially opening the door to diplomatic engagement. His approach hinges on OPEC+, a group led by Saudi … Read more

Moderna recently provided an update on its phase 3 trial investigating the mRNA-1403 vaccine candidate for norovirus. The trial, called Nova 301, aims to assess the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of the vaccine designed to protect against multiple norovirus genotypes. Enrolment is expected to reach about 25,000 participants, including 20,000 individuals aged 60 and older. … Read more

NASA will launch its second IM-2 lunar lander this month to demonstrate NASA technology and science on the Moon. The mission aims to explore lunar resources, improve understanding of space environments, and support future Moon exploration efforts. The IM-2 will be launched by a SpaceX rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, targeting Mons Mouton near … Read more

A new match has been added to the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 premium live event on February 1. The match will feature the WWE Tag Team Championship defending against the Motor City Machine Guns in a 2 OUT OF 3 FALLS format. DIY recently won the WWE Tag Team Championship from the Motor City Machine … Read more

Ford Motor Company has recalled over 270,000 vehicles, including popular models like the Bronco Sport and Maverick, due to a potential battery failure that could cause sudden electrical malfunctions. The NHTSA estimates that about 1% of these cars might experience battery degradation leading to power loss or hazard lights, increasing crash risk. Ford agreed to … Read more

Spirit Airlines has updated its “passenger contract of carriage” to include detailed guidelines for acceptable clothing. The revised policy now specifies that guests may not board the aircraft, be required to leave, or face baggage issues if they are barefoot, wearing see-through clothing, or have inadequate coverage over private areas like breasts or buttocks. It … Read more

A new study suggests that adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience shorter average lifespans. Specifically, women with ADHD live just shy of a decade shorter on average compared to those without the condition, while men face a lifespan reduction of nearly seven years. The U.K.-based research highlights a striking disparity in life expectancy between … Read more

Patrick Mahomes faces an uphill battle as Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills. In their Week 11 loss to the Bills this season, Mahomes avoided running, setting off a debate about his approach in the upcoming matchup. “They do a good job of making sure any quarterbacks that … Read more

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be revealed in June 2025, with details such as price and release date still under speculation. Initial reports suggest a price tag between $399 and $499 USD, though analysts predict it could land around $400. A recent leak indicates the price might top out at $449-$499, including a … Read more