The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Wellcome have launched a new initiative to develop new antibiotics against gram-negative bacteria. The Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery Innovator (Gr-ADI) program aims to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). With a $50 million budget, Gr-ADI will focus on discovering direct-acting small-molecule antibiotics effective against … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a minor league contract, according to multiple reports, after the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets in six games to win the World Series. Rosario’s impressive 2021 NLCS performance, where he went 14 for 25 with four home runs and nine RBIs, may have been … Read more
A 37-year-old mother and her 2-year-old daughter have died from injuries sustained in a car attack in Munich, Germany. At least 37 others were injured, including several children. The suspect, a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker, acted alone and admitted to intentionally driving into the crowd during a Verdi trade union demonstration on Thursday morning. Authorities believe … Read more
The US is seeing a surge in flu cases, with nearly 8% of outpatient visits for respiratory illness last week due to the flu. This marks the highest level since at least 2009, when the swine flu pandemic occurred. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 31.6% of tests came back positive … Read more
Bayern Munich’s 0-0 draw against Bayer Leverkusen was a disappointing performance from the German giants. Despite keeping their title race safe, many in the squad expressed frustration with the team’s lack of creativity and attacking threat. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer saw the silver lining in the result, however, acknowledging that the team’s defensive effort was crucial … Read more
Samsung may be releasing its next software update, One UI 8, sooner than expected due to the ongoing delays with One UI 7. The latest beta versions of One UI 7 have received praise for their improved interface, which some compare to iOS 18, although with a more well-rounded approach. The focus on Artificial Intelligence … Read more
New research suggests that routine vaccines may help prevent dementia by reducing the risk of neuroinflammation caused by viral infections. A study of over 130 million people found that four vaccines – hepatitis A, typhoid, combined hepatitis A and typhoid vaccine, and diphtheria – were associated with a lower risk of dementia. The study builds … Read more
Amazon warehouse workers in Garner, North Carolina, have overwhelmingly rejected the chance to form a union, dealing another blow to the labor movement’s efforts to organize against the online retail giant. The vote results announced by the grassroots union, Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE), showed 2,447 votes opposing the union and 829 … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has visited Israel as President Trump pushes a plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza, sparking international condemnation. Scholars of international law say the proposal would be ethnic cleansing and a war crime. Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, amidst chaos in the Middle East over Trump’s … Read more
HBO’s hit series Euphoria is set to welcome a new addition to its cast in the upcoming third season. Actress Sharon Stone, known for her Oscar-nominated roles in films like Basic Instinct and Casino, will reportedly join the show. The long-awaited production of season three has finally begun after an almost three-year hiatus. The new … Read more