A new study published in Nature Communications suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may be responsible for disruptions in neurotransmitter production, leading to behavioral symptoms. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) found a correlation between gut metabolites and brain activity in children with autism. The study analyzed stool samples from 43 … Read more
A new CNBC Supply Chain survey reveals that companies are unlikely to bring manufacturing back to the US due to high costs, with nearly half saying it would double their expenses. Instead, they plan to relocate supply chains to lower-tariffed countries. According to the survey of 380 respondents from various industries, cost is the top … Read more
Measles cases are rising in the United States, sparking concerns among public health experts. The most contagious virus in the world is causing confusion and hindering an effective response due to a contradictory federal approach. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children receive two doses of measles-containing vaccine, with the second … Read more
Harvard University has refused to accept a deal with the Trump administration over funding, citing concerns about maintaining its independence and constitutional rights. The school’s lawyers stated that it cannot allow itself to be “taken over by the federal government.” The US Department of Education had previously threatened to cut off $9 billion in funding … Read more
The UK government has expressed confidence that it can secure the necessary raw materials to keep Britain’s last major steel producer, British Steel, operating. After seizing operational control from its Chinese owners, Jingye Group, ministers said they had enough iron ore, pellets, and coking coal in the country. Two shipments of raw materials have docked … Read more
Lionsgate has begun production on “Day Drinker,” a new film starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, and Madelyn Cline. Directed by Marc Webb, the movie follows a private-yacht bartender who encounters a mysterious guest (Depp) with connections to a criminal figure (Cruz). The film is set in Spain and marks Depp’s return to Hollywood after high-profile … Read more
Apple is set to start analyzing user data on devices in an effort to improve its artificial intelligence platform. The company plans to do this by collecting and studying actual customer data, rather than relying solely on synthetic information. This move aims to enhance the accuracy of its AI models while ensuring that user information … Read more
New research published in Nature Communications reveals a potential link between gut imbalances and autism symptoms in children. The study found that changes in the production of key neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, may play a crucial role in shaping behavioral symptoms associated with autism. The researchers analyzed stool samples from 43 children with autism and … Read more
China has played down the risk of damage to its exports from Donald Trump’s tariffs, with officials saying “the sky won’t fall” as stock markets rose amid signs of a retreat on electronics restrictions. The US president claimed his strategy was working, citing record levels of investment. However, consumers are starting to feel the impact … Read more
The US Social Security Administration has reversed its plan to require in-person verification of identities for telephone claims. Instead, it will use new anti-fraud software starting Monday. The change aims to improve customer service and reduce fraud. The White House invested $16 million in the new software, which allows employees to flag suspected fraud over … Read more