New research presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session 2025 suggests that lorundrostat, an investigational drug, can effectively lower blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled and resistant hypertension. A phase 2b study, ADVANCE-HTN, evaluated the efficacy and safety of lorundrostat as add-on therapy to standard treatment for patients who remain hypertensive despite taking … Read more
Samsung has introduced an AI-powered fridge that uses its Bixby voice assistant to locate misplaced phones. The Bespoke refrigerator lineup features a 9-inch screen and can recognize individual family members’ voices, allowing users to say “Hi Bixby, find my phone” to ring the correct device. This feature is available on top of adjusting air conditioning … Read more
Alysa Liu made history by becoming the first U.S. woman to win a figure skating world title in 19 years, claiming gold at the recent championships. The 19-year-old skater won with a total of 222.97 points, surpassing three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan. Liu’s comeback season was marked by her top short program and … Read more
A historic launch is set to take place this Monday night from Kennedy Space Center, marking the first time a crewed mission has orbited Earth’s poles. The Fram2 mission, led by mission commander Chun Wang, will fly aboard a SpaceX Dragon atop a Falcon 9 rocket. The crew of four astronauts, including arctic explorer Eric … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract worth £150 million ($194 million) to Airbus Defence and Space to build the landing platform for its ExoMars rover mission, replacing a component originally provided by Russia. Airbus will construct the platform in Stevenage, England, where it also assembled the Rosalind Franklin rover. The landing platform … Read more
Google’s automated systems have detected suspicious activity on your browser, preventing you from accessing the website. This issue is likely caused by one of the following reasons: – Disabled or blocked JavaScript – Browser not supporting cookies To resolve the issue, enable JavaScript and cookies in your browser settings. Some common causes include ad blockers … Read more
Russia’s military is planning a fresh offensive in the coming weeks, aimed at strengthening its negotiating position with Ukraine, according to Ukrainian government officials and military analysts. The Kremlin aims to maximize pressure on Ukraine as ceasefire talks enter their second phase. The expected multi-pronged push across the 1,000-kilometer front line will likely give Russia … Read more
European leaders have pledged long-term support to Ukraine’s army, with France committing 2 billion euros in military aid. However, there is disagreement on the future “reassurance force” that could be deployed in the event of a truce with Russia. France and Britain are pushing for a foreign peacekeeping force to deter Russian aggression once a … Read more
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday, claiming his third consecutive Sprint win. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25, Marquez edged out his brother Alex on Michelin control tires to take the 10-lap victory by just 0.795 seconds. Alex Marquez secured the runner-up spot on his … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologized after members heavily criticized its initial response to an attack on Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal, who was beaten by Israeli settlers and detained by soldiers. The criticism highlights concerns that the Academy’s condemnation was weak and influenced by political considerations. Many commenters expressed skepticism about … Read more