North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is sounding the alarm due to an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths. According to the weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, there have been 117 flu-related deaths this season, with 51 new deaths reported over the past few weeks. The dashboard also shows that COVID-19 … Read more
The tech industry is gearing up for a massive investment in artificial intelligence, with companies planning to spend over $300 billion on AI development and research by 2025. This significant commitment aims to enhance the capabilities of AI systems and drive innovation across various sectors. In other news, The Financial Times is offering a digital … Read more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has issued a report that Trump’s trade tariffs could raise inflation by 0.8 percentage points, according to the central bank’s preferred price pressure gauge. The proposed 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, combined with a 10% tariff on China, would push up underlying price pressures. The report comes as … Read more
Doximity reported its third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, beating analysts’ expectations for revenue and guidance. The company’s revenue increased by 25% to $168.6 million, surpassing estimates of $152.8 million. For the full fiscal year, Doximity raised its revenue guidance from $535 million to $540 million to between $564.6 million and $565.6 million. This represents a significant … Read more
Beyoncé won the Album of the Year award at the Grammys this year for her project Cowboy Carter. Her win sparked debate online about which album deserved it most, with some comparing her songwriting credits to those of other nominated artists. A viral tweet pointed out that Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter has 72 songwriting credits, while … Read more
US health officials have issued a travel alert to Americans visiting Uganda due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak. Despite not advising a complete ban on travel, they urge enhanced precautions such as avoiding people with symptoms and skipping healthcare visits unless medically necessary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent experts to … Read more
A mass shooting at an adult education center west of Stockholm, Sweden, has left at least 10 people dead and five seriously wounded. The shooter was killed, but the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Witnesses described chaotic scenes with shots ringing out and people scrambling for cover. They hid behind furniture and under tables … Read more
A recent surge in tuberculosis cases in Kansas has raised concerns about a potential nationwide trend. As one of the largest tuberculous outbreaks in decades, it could be an indication that TB cases are increasing across the United States. According to Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at University of California, San Francisco, the Kansas … Read more
The Associated Press (AP) has made its 2024 awards ballot available to the public, following a move by Tom Brady, an AP voter and minority owner of the Raiders, to disclose his voting process. Last year, Brady posted his full AP awards ballot online, which showed his top-five choices for each award category. This year, … Read more
Hong Kong is set to file a complaint against new US tariffs on its products with the World Trade Organization (WTO). The US has imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods and ended a customs exception that allowed small-value parcels to enter the US without paying tax. Hong Kong’s government considers the measures “grossly … Read more