Two groups of investigators have shed light on the clinical understanding of North American patients infected with H5N1 avian influenza, a highly contagious and deadly virus. A Canadian teenager contracted the severe infection after being exposed to an undetermined source. The 13-year-old girl had high viral loads and showed mutations in her lower-airway sample, suggesting … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched its 134th mission, a new record, on January 1st, deploying 21 Starlink satellites into lower Earth orbit. The launch, which took place at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marked SpaceX’s third mission in three days. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the company, with 13 of the newly deployed satellites … Read more
A popular website experienced a temporary shutdown due to an unexpected surge in traffic, resulting in a “429 Too Many Requests” error message. This technical issue occurred when the site’s servers reached their maximum capacity, causing it to become unresponsive. The incident highlights the challenges faced by websites that struggle to cope with increased traffic … Read more
The website of the Indian edition of The Times of Israel is currently unavailable due to technical issues. According to reports, users are experiencing difficulties accessing the site, which is attributed to a quick check being performed by the website’s administrators. To resolve the issue, it is recommended that users enable JavaScript and cookies on … Read more
OpenAI had announced plans for its ‘Media Manager’ tool seven months ago, aiming to allow creators and content owners to opt-out of having their work used in AI training. The goal was to provide a standard for identifying copyrighted text, images, audio, and video across multiple sources. However, insiders claim that the company has downplayed … Read more
The United Nations has warned that Israeli attacks on hospitals and medical facilities in Gaza have left patients struggling to access healthcare. The UN report says that at least 15 health facilities, including hospitals and clinics, were damaged or destroyed by Israeli forces during the recent conflict. Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, human … Read more
The S&P 500 closed out 2024 with a 25% total return, beating its two-year performance since the late ’90s and surpassing its 20-year performance since 2008. However, this year’s gains still fall short of historic highs. For investors, long-term growth is key. The past decade has seen remarkable returns: $1,000 invested at the beginning of … Read more
The Cleveland Browns will face the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL Week 18 game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 4. The Ravens are a significant favorite, with a 17.5-point lead over the Browns in the latest odds. As of now, the moneyline shows the Ravens as -2000 and the Browns as +1000, while the … Read more
China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD has achieved record sales in 2024, solidifying its position as a leading manufacturer in the country’s rapidly growing EV market. This success comes as the global demand for eco-friendly transportation continues to rise, driven by increasing concerns about climate change and air pollution. With this achievement, BYD further cements its reputation … Read more
A submarine volcano near Oregon, Axial Seamount, is showing signs of increased activity and scientists predict it could erupt before the end of 2025. Located off the US west coast, Axial has been the site of three recent eruptions since 1997. Researchers Bill Chadwick and Scott Nooner have been monitoring Axial’s activity, noting a characteristic … Read more