A regulatory framework for crypto has been proposed by Republican lawmakers and Venture capitalist David Sacks, the newly appointed White House AI and crypto czar. Sacks stated that getting legislation through Congress is possible in the next six months. The focus on stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to a real-world asset like the US … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman expressed confidence in star running back Saquon Barkley’s historic season. Roseman, who signed Barkley to a three-year, $38 million deal this offseason, said he is not surprised by the player’s performance. The former Penn State standout became the ninth player to reach 2,000 rushing yards and finished just shy … Read more
Uganda has begun a trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, following a new outbreak that has claimed one life and infected two others. The initial participant in the trial, a 32-year-old nurse, received a dose of the vaccine on Monday. Developed by the International Aids Vaccine Initiative, the vaccine … Read more
Chipotle’s sales have been experiencing significant fluctuations this year. Analysts attribute these trends to tougher comparisons with last year’s sales, harsh weather conditions, and the timing of holidays, which may have put pressure on the fast-casual chain. The company recently forecasted full-year same-store sales growth that disappointed Wall Street, leading to a drop in its … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) has decided not to feature the “End Racism” message in its end zones during Super Bowl LIX, citing recent tragedies in the US. The move comes after a trend of similar messages began at NFL games in 2020 amid racial tensions. Instead, the phrases “Choose Love” and “It Takes All … Read more
US retail giant Walmart is eliminating jobs and closing its office in North Carolina, as part of a broader relocation strategy that aims to consolidate employees at main hubs in California and Arkansas. The company has issued an internal memo outlining the changes, which include relocating some offices to new locations in Bentonville, Arkansas, and … Read more
A new urine-based test, MyProstateScore 2.0 (MPS2), has demonstrated high sensitivity and accuracy in detecting grade group 2 or higher prostate cancer, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Urology. Developed by Ganesh S. Palapattu, MD, FACS, and his team at the University of Michigan, the MPS2 test builds on the original … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Caleb Martin from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade that sends Quentin Grimes back to the Eastern Conference. The deal also includes a 2025 second-round pick. This move comes three days after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Martin, who has been out … Read more
The Times of Israel website experienced technical difficulties on Tuesday, leaving users unable to access the site. According to reports, an error message appeared on the website’s homepage, stating that a “quick check” was in progress and requesting visitors to enable JavaScript and cookies to proceed. The issue is currently being resolved, with the website … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s newly-appointed interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed a new defense pact during their meeting in Ankara. The agreement aims to combat terrorism, particularly from the Kurdish fighters based in northeast Syria. Erdogan expressed satisfaction with al-Sharaa’s commitment to fighting terrorism and vowed to provide necessary support. He also reiterated … Read more