Johnson & Johnson starts a two-week trial on Feb. 18 over its plan to end tens of thousands of lawsuits filed by women claiming its baby powder gave them cancer. The company is using bankruptcy to try to settle the suits, but courts in New Jersey and Philadelphia have blocked similar attempts. This time, J&J … Read more
Heavy snowfall is hitting the Triangle, but North Carolina State University (NC State) and the University of North Carolina (UNC) have found a way to proceed with their basketball game despite the weather conditions. The UNC men’s basketball team will play at the Smith Center on Wednesday night, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. To … Read more
OpenEvidence, a healthcare-focused chatbot startup, has secured $75 million in funding from Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, valuing the company at over $1 billion. The funding round brings the total amount raised by OpenEvidence to more than $100 million. Founded by Daniel Nadler, who previously sold his AI startup Kensho Technologies Inc. to Standard & Poor’s … Read more
Formula One (F1) champion Lewis Hamilton has made a surprising admission about his experience with Ferrari’s high-performance racing cars. In an exclusive interview, Hamilton revealed that he had driven a Ferrari F1 car, contrary to public knowledge. The revelation was made during a recent event, where Hamilton discussed his extensive career in motorsports and the … Read more
HBO has announced that the highly anticipated second season of its hit series “The Last of Us” will premiere on April 13. The new season follows the sequel to the popular video game, “The Last of Us: Part II,” and takes place five years after the events of the first season. The cast for Season … Read more
President Donald Trump’s pledge to “love and cherish” Medicaid, the public health insurance program for 79 million low-income and disabled Americans, appears to be at odds with his recent endorsement of a House Republican budget proposal that sets the stage for massive cuts. Experts warn that this move betrays Trump’s populist agenda. In a surprising … Read more
For people struggling with migraines, there are alternative treatment options beyond medication. According to neurologist Dr. Leah Croll, brain exercises can help alleviate symptoms and improve overall memory. Dr. Croll suggests that certain mental activities can stimulate blood flow and reduce migraine frequency. These exercises include puzzles, reading, and learning a new skill. By incorporating … Read more
UFC 315’s Welterweight division has been turned on its head by a series of recent announcements. Originally scheduled to face Kazakh phenom Shavkat Rakhmonov for the title, Belal Muhammad will now face Australian boxer Jack Della Maddalena instead. The bout between “JDM” and Muhammad is set to headline UFC 315, taking place on May 10, … Read more
The Air Force One program, led by Boeing, may be further delayed until 2029 or later due to supply chain issues and changing requirements, according to a senior administration official. The first aircraft was initially slated for delivery in December 2024 but has been pushed back to at least 2027 or 2028. The delay is … Read more
Fold Holdings, a pioneering bitcoin financial services company, has completed its business combination with FTAC Emerald Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The combined company will operate under the name Fold Holdings, Inc. and is expected to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols “FLD” and “FLDDW,” starting February 19, 2025. According … Read more