Target, the US retail giant, has been hit with another lawsuit by the state of Florida. The lawsuit claims that the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts led to a customer backlash that wiped billions of dollars off its market value. Florida alleges that Target misled investors about its DEI and environmental initiatives in … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indefinitely postponed a public meeting of its vaccine advisory panel, sparking concerns over the delay in addressing pressing infectious diseases threats. The decision comes amidst criticism from experts and organizations, who argue that the postponement will undermine timely and evidence-based decisions. Experts say vaccines are safe … Read more
Falls are a leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, with people over 60 suffering the highest number. Maintaining balance can significantly impact our longevity and quality of life. A study by Brazilian researchers found that 20% of older adults couldn’t balance on one leg for 10 seconds or more, and this inability was associated … Read more
Apple has released its first developer beta for iOS 18.4, which includes a new “Priority Notifications” feature powered by Apple Intelligence. This feature aims to help users manage their notifications more effectively by prioritizing important alerts and minimizing distractions from less critical ones. The new priority notifications are displayed in a separate section on the … Read more
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their impressive form with a dominating 142-105 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night, moving to the top of the Eastern Conference’s best record with a 46-10 mark. Donovan Mitchell led the charge, scoring 27 points, while Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cavs’ bench proved to be too … Read more
A recent report by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, claims to have saved an estimated $55 billion through various cost-cutting measures. However, a Washington Post analysis found that the agency’s numbers are likely inflated due to outdated contract data and inaccurate savings estimates. The agency listed 1,125 canceled contracts with … Read more
Pakistan is facing an unprecedented crisis as it hosts its first ICC event in 29 years. The team, which was once at the forefront of innovation in Asia, now finds itself struggling to stay alive in the tournament. A thrashing against New Zealand has left them staring at the exit sign, and their chances of … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption charges were dropped by the Department of Justice, leading to mounting calls for his resignation. The governor or a special city committee could remove him from office. If Adams leaves voluntarily or involuntarily, the same process would apply. He would be succeeded by the public advocate, Jumaane Williams, who has … Read more
Victoria’s fossil record has yielded five significant theropod fossils that shed new light on the Cretaceous period. Researchers have identified these bones, which include evidence of carcharodontosaurs and unenlagiines, a diverse group of carnivorous dinosaurs. The finds are notable for providing the first evidence of these predators in Australia. Carcharodontosaurs, known as “shark-toothed lizards,” were … Read more
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), a leader in AI-driven solutions, has seen its stock surging on news and analyst calls. The company’s commitment to open-sourcing artificial intelligence is gaining traction, with DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, taking note of NVIDIA’s move. In the latest news, DeepSeek announced that it will make its models’ code publicly available next … Read more