Hantavirus, a family of viruses that have caused serious illnesses and death worldwide, is being closely monitored by St. Luke’s University Health Network in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The last known case in the state occurred in 2022. According to Dr. Jeffrey Jahre, MD, Senior Vice President of Medical & Academic Affairs at St. Luke’s, … Read more
Viking Therapeutics has signed a long-term manufacturing deal worth $150 million with CordenPharma to secure a steady supply of its investigational obesity medication VK2735. The deal will set up an annual capacity of over 1 billion pills, 100 million autoinjectors, and 100 million vial and syringe products. Analysts from William Blair have hailed the move … Read more
The FBI has issued a nationwide warning about a new wave of “smishing” attacks spreading across the United States. These fraudulent texts are sent via SMS or text messaging to trick recipients into revealing personal information, such as passwords and credit card details. Smishing texts have surged with over 10,000 registered domains fueling these scams, … Read more
The US measles outbreak has risen to 258 cases across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, prompting state health departments to urge more people to get vaccinated. However, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has downplayed the safety of the vaccine, suggesting that it may not provide lifelong immunity. Kennedy stated that … Read more
Dollar General Corp. reported higher-than-expected sales for its fourth quarter, despite concerns over high prices affecting lower-income customers. The company’s CEO noted that consumers are increasingly switching to cheaper brands, a trend seen among both low- and middle-income shoppers in recent weeks. In a surprise move, shares of the discount retailer surged after the announcement, … Read more
Soccer fans from rival teams have joined forces with Argentine pensioners in a show of solidarity against government-led pension cuts. The protesters, who gather weekly outside the congressional building, are demanding better support for the country’s most vulnerable citizens. The unusual alliance comes after previous demonstrations resulted in injured elderly individuals and police violence. This … Read more
A train carrying over 440 passengers was hijacked by militants from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in central Pakistan’s Bolan Pass on Tuesday. The attack, which lasted for over 30 hours, resulted in the deaths of at least 33 BLA militants, 21 civilian hostages, and an unknown number of passengers. The train, carrying mostly women … Read more
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The Blue Ghost lander has made history by successfully drilling into the moon’s surface, providing valuable data and stunning visuals from the lunar surface. The spacecraft landed near Mons Latreille on March 2 and began executing its science objectives, including taking a breathtaking image of the lunar sunrise. Firefly Aerospace has released video footage of … Read more
Kim Kardashian opened up about her short-lived marriage to former NBA star Kris Humphries on the latest episode of The Kardashians. The reality star, who was married to Humphries for just 72 days in 2011, shared a surprising detail about their relationship. The couple’s estrangement lasted nearly two years, with rumors swirling that the marriage … Read more