OpenEvidence, an AI copilot for physicians, has raised a fresh round of capital from Sequoia, valuing the company at $1 billion. The new funding will help scale its chatbot that assists doctors in making better decisions at the point of care. With over 20% of US doctors already using the platform, OpenEvidence aims to utilize … Read more
Major US airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines, are challenging a new Department of Transportation rule that increases penalties for damaged or lost mobility devices. The rule, which took effect on January 16, strengthens protections for travelers using wheelchairs, requiring better training, reimbursement for transport or fare … Read more
US Postal Service head Louis DeJoy has announced his plans to step down, and the agency is now searching for his successor. DeJoy, who was appointed in 2020 during the Trump administration, has requested the Board of Governors start looking for a new Postmaster General. In a letter to the board, DeJoy said he will … Read more
Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each of the 76 passengers who were on board the plane that crashed and flipped over at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday. The airline said the offer came with “no strings attached” and does not affect rights. The 21 passengers taken to hospitals have been released by … Read more
Google has removed its Gemini AI model from the Google app on iOS and made it available only through a standalone Gemini app. The company claims this change will provide a better user experience and access to additional features, including Gemini Live and integrations with other Google apps like Maps, Gmail, and YouTube. As of … Read more
Rekha Gupta, a 50-year-old MLA from Haryana, has been elected as the Delhi Chief Minister after 48 MLAs unanimously elected her the legislature party leader. She is now set to become India’s second woman CM and fourth woman CM of Delhi. Born in Nandgarh village in Jind district of Haryana, Rekha is a first-time MLA … Read more
The United States is on the verge of approving a new vaccine against bird flu specifically designed for chickens. Animal health company Zoetis has received a conditional license from the Department of Agriculture for an updated avian influenza vaccine, which is expected to protect against circulating variants of the H5N1 virus. The vaccine uses a … Read more
Cece, a woman from LA, finds solace in the serene waters of Salish Lake in Montana. Her life is turned upside down when she encounters Garrett Meek, her friend Charlie’s old college buddy. Garrett seems like an unlikely candidate to be involved in the upcoming wedding between Cece and Charlie, who has been struggling with … Read more
SXSW is excited to announce its 39th edition lineup, featuring over 45 featured speakers and keynotes that converge technology, film, television, and music. The conference kicks off with renowned social health expert Kasley Killam, who will kickstart the conversation on social health’s power to transform industries and society. Other highlights include an exclusive look at … Read more
A mass vaccination campaign against polio in Gaza is set to resume on Saturday, targeting over half a million children. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the current environment in Gaza, with overcrowding and damaged infrastructure, creates ideal conditions for the spread of poliovirus. The WHO statement said that recent population movement due … Read more