Phio Pharmaceuticals Sees Promising Tumor Response in Clinical Trial

Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: PHIO) announced positive results from its ongoing Phase 1b clinical study for treating cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma, melanoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The company’s INTASYL siRNA gene silencing technology aims to enhance the ability of immune cells to kill cancer cells. In the trial, six patients with cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma … Read more

Comet C/2024 G3 to Be Brightest of 2025 So Far

Comet C/2024 G3 is currently orbiting the sun and has been deemed the brightest comet of 2025 so far, according to Bill Cooke, lead of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office. However, its visibility depends on one’s location, with experts stating that it will be extremely challenging to spot due to the current weather patterns and smoke … Read more

Apple’s 2025 Roadmap: New iPhones, Macs, and More

According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, 2025 will be a crucial year for Apple. The year will start with the release of the iPhone SE (codenamed V59), expected to feature a redesign based on the iPhone 14 with Face ID and Apple Intelligence support. Although there’s no confirmation on its name, it’s likely to be … Read more

Anthony Edwards Fined $50K Again for Obscene Gesture

NBA star Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the league for making another obscene gesture towards a game official. The fine brings his total season punishment to $285,000, the highest amount any player has been penalized this year. Edwards, 23, apologized for his actions, saying he made a “careless, young, dumb mistake” that had … Read more

iPhone 17 Air Reaches New Thickness Record

Apple is expected to release its new iPhone 17 Air model this year, with rumors suggesting it will be significantly thinner than its predecessor. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the device is predicted to measure 5.5 mm thick at its thinnest point, making it nearly 30% thinner than the current iPhone 16. For comparison, the Galaxy … Read more

Israel’s Main News Site Down Temporarily

The Times of Israel’s website appeared to be experiencing technical difficulties, leaving users unable to access the site. A check revealed that the issue may be related to issues with JavaScript and cookies. Users are advised to enable these features in order to continue using the site. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/parents-of-troops-slain-hostages-demand-gaza-deal-as-official-says-talks-still-stuck

Samsung Launches Galaxy Easy Reward for Trade-In of Old Phones

Samsung has launched a new trade-in program called Galaxy Easy Reward, allowing customers to sell their old smartphones without having to buy a new one. The program, which launches on January 14 in Korea and is expected to expand to other regions later, will enable Samsung to purchase used devices from various phone recycling centers. … Read more