Paxlovid, a medication used to treat COVID-19, has been shown to offer minimal protection against severe illness and hospitalization in vaccinated older adults. Researchers at UCLA led a study that examined the effectiveness of Paxlovid on vaccinated seniors. They found that while the medication may be beneficial for unvaccinated adults, its impact on vaccinated individuals … Read more
Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old prodigy from Maharashtra, India, has shattered six world records in mental maths. In just one day, he achieved the fastest time to mentally add 100 four-digit numbers, 200 four-digit numbers, 50 five-digit numbers, and more. Aaryan’s speed is impressive – he can perform calculations at lightning-fast speeds, often completing them in … Read more
Samsung is offering an unbeatable deal on its flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone. With free doubled storage, massive trade-in values, and instant store credit, you can get this top-of-the-line device at a fraction of the original price. The 512GB model normally costs $1299, but with no trade-in, it’s available for just $1299. However, for eligible … Read more
Cybercriminals now have an even more powerful tool at their disposal thanks to the upcoming release of Darcula PhaaS version 3.0. The platform, which was already notorious for spoofing renowned brands to steal credentials from Android and iOS users in over 100 countries, is set to introduce a new feature that allows anyone to create … Read more
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has informed 76 probationary employees that they will be leaving their jobs on March 8, according to an email seen by Reuters. The move is part of a broader effort to cut federal workers, following similar actions by other agencies. The OCC had reported 3,630 full-time … Read more
Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, recently exited two low-cost S&P 500 index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that he had recommended to investors in the past. The ETFs in question are the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. In 2014, Buffett wrote to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that most investors should … Read more
A new version of Darcula, a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform aimed at Chinese-speaking criminals, is set to be released this month. The improved platform allows malicious users to create customized phishing kits targeting over 200 brands worldwide with ease. Darcula’s automated features make it easy for technically inexperienced individuals to launch phishing campaigns, while the current … Read more
Apple has introduced a new feature called Apple News+ Food, which allows users to search, discover, save, and easily cook recipes from dozens of existing News+ publishing partners. The feature will be available as part of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 in April, initially in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia. Apple News+ Food focuses … Read more
A Connecticut boy, Jace, is among four children born with severe childhood blindness who have made remarkable improvements in their vision after an experimental trial of gene therapy. The four toddlers were diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare genetic condition that affects how the retina develops and causes babies to be born blind … Read more
Voletta Wallace, the mother of late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died at the age of 78. She passed away from natural causes in hospice care at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Wallace was a dedicated advocate for her son’s memory and continued to fight for answers about his 1997 murder. In 2020, she expressed … Read more