The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but the fight against infectious diseases continues. Recently, a public meeting of the vaccine advisory committee was cancelled, and representatives from the CDC, FDA, and Department of Defense met in closed session to decide on this fall’s flu vaccines. The decision will use World Health Organization (WHO) selected strains. … Read more
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall has been issued for two International Delight coffee creamer varieties sold in over 31 states due to complaints of spoilage and illness. The affected products are the 32-ounce bottles of International Delight Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll and International Delight Hazelnut creamers. The recall, which started on February … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have reported a significant increase in measles cases in the European region last year, with an estimated 127,350 cases. This is the highest number of measles cases in the region since 1997. Children under 5 years old account for more than 40% of all cases in Europe, while … Read more
Nintendo Switch 2 set for gaming’s biggest ever launch, even at a price of $400 or more. Investors are optimistic about the console’s potential, predicting rapid sales despite its higher price point compared to its predecessor. The Kyoto-based company is under pressure to deliver, with Tokyo-traded shares reaching an all-time high despite slow Switch sales. … Read more
NASA has launched the Crew-10 mission to reboost the International Space Station, clearing the way for Boeing Starliner astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams to be ferried home next week. The mission successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39 at 7:03 p.m. EDT, with Commander Anne McClain, Pilot Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut … Read more
Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, has taken a tough stance on national security, labeling China as a “foreign hostile force” and announcing measures to counter the country’s growing threats. The proposal includes restoring a military court system, which was abolished in 2014 after widespread protests over its handling of a hazing-related death. The move comes … Read more
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has hailed the start of a “new history” for his country after signing a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period. The document outlines rights for women and freedom of expression, but critics have warned that it does not represent the aspirations of Syria’s diverse population. The declaration, which was … Read more
Gamers eagerly await two major gaming events in the coming months. The official Nintendo Switch 2 launch event and Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) release, both expected to happen later this year. While an official announcement from Rockstar is still pending, some stores have started selling preorders for GTA 6, including Swiss retailer … Read more
China’s criticism over a $23 billion sale of its majority stake in the Panama Canal’s ports has put pressure on the Li Ka-shing family. The deal does not require Chinese or Hong Kong approval, as all disposal targets are outside China and Hong Kong. However, CK Hutchison, which is involved in the transaction, must still … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched its first batch of Starlink satellites on Wednesday night, overcoming a series of delays and setbacks. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 21 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, lifted off from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:35 p.m. EDT. The launch came after a fuel leak in an unrelated Falcon … Read more