The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fired 20 employees who oversaw clinical trial applications for neurological and physical medical devices, including those made by Elon Musk’s Neuralink. The firings, part of President Donald Trump’s mass job cuts, have raised concerns about the safety and speed of new technologies’ approval. The FDA’s office was … Read more
Nintendo has announced that “Game Vouchers cannot be redeemed for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games,” according to a page on its website. This move may lead players to worry about potential price hikes for first-party titles, similar to what Sony and Microsoft did with their PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The Game Voucher program, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has allegedly backed down from his plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza, with Egyptian officials crediting Jordan’s King Abdullah II as the key to convincing him. According to an Egyptian official speaking on condition of anonymity, Trump has agreed to support Egypt’s post-war plan for the enclave, which aims to … Read more
WinRAR 7.10, released yesterday, brings several features that enhance the tool’s performance and usability. One notable improvement is its ability to strip certain data from files flagged by Microsoft’s Mark-of-the-Web (MoTW) security feature. This update introduces a new setting called “Zone value only,” which disables the propagation of alternate data streams containing sensitive information when … Read more
Bethenny Frankel, a former Real Housewives of New York City star, has come out in support of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively after their recent appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) 50. The couple attended the event, which included a Q&A session with the hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The legal battle between Lively … Read more
ESPN is ramping up its coverage of the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off with top analysts like P.K. Subban appearing on multiple studio shows ahead of Thursday’s championship game between the US and Canada. The network believes the tournament has resonated well with fans, who appreciate the physicality and intensity that comes with international hockey competitions. … Read more
Super Micro Computer Inc. shares have surged, becoming the top performer in the S&P 500 this year, on the back of promising artificial-intelligence server deals in the near future. The stock has continued a four-day trading streak and analysts are optimistic about its prospects. Next week marks an important deadline for Nasdaq filings, which could … Read more
Tiger Woods led his team, New York Golf Club (NYGC), to their first-ever victory in the Tiger Golf League against Jupiter Links on Tuesday. With a 10-3 win, NYGC jumped into fourth place with just two weeks left before the playoffs. The match was largely one-sided, with NYGC winning seven of nine triples holes. However, … Read more
Jade Collett, now 32, was misdiagnosed with a pinched nerve after noticing her foot turned outwards during a night of drinking at age 22. She initially thought it was related to her pre-existing hip dysplasia and dismissed the symptoms. However, the pain persisted, and she eventually sought medical attention. Collett’s diagnosis revealed stage 4 glioblastoma, … Read more
US inflation accelerated last month, with the cost of groceries, gasoline, and rents increasing. The consumer price index rose 3% in January compared to a year ago, up from 2.9% the previous month. This is the highest level since September and exceeds the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The new data suggests inflation has remained stubbornly … Read more