** A rare avian influenza strain, H5N9, has been identified in a U.S. duck farm, marking its first appearance in commercial poultry since 2013. This new variant, linked to a November outbreak in California’s Merced County, shows promise of causing severe disease in birds, humans, and other animals due to a genetic recombination event that … Read more
** To address excessive requests (e.g., “Too Many Requests”) in your application, consider implementing rate limiting on API endpoints. Use libraries like `httpx` for Python to apply limits based on IP addresses or user agents. Test these changes and monitor system performance. If issues persist, explore additional strategies such as caching with Redis or distributing … Read more
Engadget has joined the Yahoo family of brands, expanding its digital advertising services to include Yahoo and AOL sites. The company now offers enhanced privacy controls for users, allowing them to reject all cookies or customize their choices at any time through links on their sites. Readers can also manage these settings by clicking on … Read more
The Federal Reserve signaled a more cautious approach to interest rates, leading to one of its worst stock market days in years. With traders expecting no cuts and an increase in inflation, investors remain uncertain about the Fed’s next moves. The central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged this Wednesday and deliver just two … Read more
** For decades, supersonic flights were banned in the U.S., but NASA’s X-59 aims to change that. This sleek plane is designed to create barely audible booms, allowing planes to fly over land and revolutionize aviation. Currently in testing with Lockheed Martin, the X-59 features a streamlined shape, an engine aimed away from Earth, and … Read more
In a significant development, avian influenza H5N1, usually carried by wild birds, has been spreading to cows in North America, causing at least 68 cases and one death. Emerging data suggest that this virus can now infect humans, especially when transmitted directly from birds or animals like cows. Researchers are monitoring two main variants: B3.13, … Read more
The film “Sorry, Baby,” helmed by Sundance director Eva Victor, is a standout among this year’s offerings. Victor, best known for her viral social media content, avoids the pitfalls of her debut feature—a fresh start free from audience expectations. Instead, it’s a meticulously crafted, emotionally resonant tale about a woman grappling with trauma and reinvention. … Read more
BYU secured an exciting 93-89 overtime victory over Baylor in Provo on Tuesday night, breaking a strong early lead before holding off multiple Baylor drives for the eventual win. Kanon Catchings delivered a standout performance with 23 points on an impressive 8-for-8 field goal and 3-for-3 from the foul line, showcasing his potential as a … Read more
A new study reveals that frequent cannabis use can damage the brain’s working memory—important for tasks like safety decisions, boss communication, and remembering details while multitasking. Researchers found heavy users showed reduced activity in brain areas responsible for decision-making, memory, attention, and emotional processing. Heavy users’ cognitive decline even after stopping use was significant, though … Read more
Apple has introduced its AI features, called Apple Intelligence, in iOS 18.1, but users have mixed reactions. Some capabilities, like voice note transcription and email proofreading, work well, while others, such as inaccurate notification summaries, have been criticized. New users and those upgrading to iOS 18.3 now have Apple Intelligence enabled by default, though they … Read more