A nationwide recall has been issued for cartons of frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and other institutions due to a listeria outbreak linked to 11 deaths. The affected products, labeled under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial, were sold to institutional customers, including hospitals and long-term care facilities. According to the Centers for … Read more
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus called ‘HKU5-Cov-2’ that has the potential to infect humans, according to reports. The virus binds to the same receptor as SARS-CoV-2, the deadly virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic. The discovery was led by Shi Zhengli, known as “Batwoman” for her extensive research on … Read more
A Giant Hack in Crypto Leaves Investors Reeling Hours after Coinbase announced a deal with U.S. regulators to drop a lawsuit, another major cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, reported a potentially record-setting theft of nearly $1.5 billion. The hack came just hours after the crypto market experienced a brief surge of optimism due to the announcement. However, … Read more
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