Economists are on the lookout for signs that a US recession may be looming, but they caution that a serious downturn is not inevitable. Two former Federal Reserve officials share their methods for gauging the economy’s health. Al Broadus, former president of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank, uses traffic patterns to gauge economic activity. He … Read more
Parkinson’s disease, a brain disorder affecting over 1 million Americans, may have a powerful new treatment option: stem-cell transplants. Two small studies found that transplanted stem cells began producing dopamine and eased symptoms in patients. Researchers at BlueRock Therapeutics administered stem-cell products to Parkinson’s patients during surgery, injecting the immature cells into areas of the … Read more
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management has invested nearly 20% in Hertz Global Holdings Inc., betting on the company’s turnaround plan and the potential boost from tariffs on imported vehicles. The investment suggests a confidence in Hertz’s strategy to increase its vehicle value. Source: https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-hertz-takeover-tariffs-0418
Blizzard has announced that Overwatch 2’s highly anticipated Stadium mode will launch next week, bringing a new type of gameplay experience to the popular hero shooter. Stadium is designed as a permanent core experience, featuring best-of-seven series with condensed matches, post-round buy phases for items and abilities, and third-person play options. However, when it launches … Read more
A visitor to Taney County in Missouri’s Branson area was diagnosed with measles, the first case detected in the state this year, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). The diagnosis came soon after arrival, linked to recent international travel. Exposure appears limited, with known contacts notified, but vaccination status remains … Read more
A technical issue has caused a website to go down, with users receiving an error message indicating “429 Too Many Requests.” This means the site has exceeded its daily limit of requests from IP addresses. The cause is currently unknown and under investigation by the website’s administrators. Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/trade-candidates-who-could-impact-first-round-of-nfl-draft-micah-parsons-trey-hendrickson-set-tone
UnitedHealth Group is facing financial struggles due to increasing costs of Medicare Advantage plans. The company has been grappling with these issues for over a year. However, a new plan introduced by the Trump administration may help alleviate some of these concerns. The Medicare Advantage plan in question was proposed during Trump’s presidency and aims … Read more
WrestleMania 41, set to take place this weekend at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, promises to be an unforgettable event with its stacked match card and intriguing storylines. The two-night extravaganza begins on Saturday with Night 1 featuring a trio of former multi-time world champions – Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins – battling … Read more
NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel has sounded the alarm on the International Space Station (ISS), warning that it has entered its most critical phase due to aging infrastructure issues. The panel, which met recently, expressed deep concern over unresolved structural problems in the Zvezda module, mission delays, and severe budget shortfalls that threaten both ongoing … Read more
Amazon’s Blink has unveiled its new smart camera rival, the Blink Outdoor 4, which boasts more than double the battery life of Ring’s devices. The gadget can last two years on a single charge, compared to Ring’s six to 12 months. The device also features motion detection, live view, and works seamlessly with Alexa. The … Read more