Pfizer has appointed Patrizia Cavazzoni, the former head of the US Food and Drug Administration’s drug evaluation unit, as its new chief medical officer. Cavazzoni will lead regulatory and drug safety operations at Pfizer, replacing Aida Habtezion who is departing to pursue other opportunities. Cavazzoni brings nearly two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin denied discussing a peace deal for Ukraine with US President Donald Trump, contradicting previous claims from both leaders. In remarks on state television, Putin stated Russia does not rule out European countries participating in a potential settlement. However, senior Russian officials have previously indicated they would not accept Western forces in … Read more
Drag Race star Shangela is facing a new lawsuit alleging she sexually assaulted adult film actor Dakota Payne in 2017. Eric Poff, who goes by the name Dakota Payne, filed the lawsuit against Shangela in the New York County Supreme Court on February 24. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the alleged incident occurred … Read more
US President Donald Trump has floated a new idea for reducing government spending and saving taxpayer dollars. In an effort to cut waste and increase efficiency, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) aims to save up to $2 trillion. If successful, the department plans to distribute 20% of the savings to American citizens. The proposal, which … Read more
Apple has announced its largest-ever spend commitment, with plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years. This new pledge builds on Apple’s long history of investing in American innovation and advanced high-skilled manufacturing. As part of this package, Apple will open a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston … Read more
A recent test has confirmed five birds in a backyard poultry flock in Stark County have contracted bird flu, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory identified highly pathogenic avian influenza in the birds on February 18. The infected birds were destroyed, and the locations where the positive cases are … Read more
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform live at the 97th Oscars, joined by Lisa from “The White Lotus” and Blackpink’s band members, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, and Raye. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has also announced that Los Angeles Master Chorale will make a special appearance. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the … Read more
Apple’s next-generation C2 modem is expected to arrive in 2026 and debut in the company’s iPhone 18 Pro models, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The modem is seen as a key component in Apple’s efforts to outdo Qualcomm’s modem capabilities. The C2 modem will reportedly support the ultra-fast 5G standard known as mmWave, which is … Read more
The 97th Academy Awards nominations were announced on January 23, including the nominees for Best Picture. This year’s top contenders include “Emilia Pérez” with 13 nominations, followed closely by “Wicked” and “The Brutalist,” both receiving 10 nominations. Among the highly anticipated films are “Anora,” “Dune: Part Two,” and “I’m Still Here.” The nominees for Best … Read more
Nvidia’s latest graphics card generation has started with high-end models like the RTX 5080 and 5090, but these cards have been scarce since their release. As we move down to more affordable options, board partners are offering typical designs with less premium features. The Asus Prime RTX 5070 Ti is one such example, and it’s … Read more