The origins of life on Earth have captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. Recent research has revealed surprising insights into LUCA, or the Last Universal Common Ancestor, pushing back its estimated age by 400 million years. According to a study led by paleogeneticist Edmund Moody at the University of Bristol, LUCA existed approximately … Read more
This week’s top stories from the Android world include a delay in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE launch and design leaks for Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 family. Here’s what you need to know: Samsung has pushed back the launch of its Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE phone to Q4 2025, citing production delays. Leaked … Read more
Nvidia investors shouldn’t worry about Huawei’s new artificial-intelligence chip. The Chinese tech giant is set to test its Ascend 910D chip, but it’s unlikely to gain significant traction outside of China. According to an analyst, Huawei’s new chip faces stiff competition from established players like Nvidia. Despite this, Huawei plans to test the chip with … Read more
The selection of a new pope is a centuries-old tradition in the Catholic Church. The process is called “conclave,” meaning “with key” in Latin, and has its roots in the Middle Ages. Cardinals who participate in the conclave follow an elaborate procedure that has been refined over time. In 1996, Pope John Paul II oversaw … Read more
Celebrity feud rumors are swirling around Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick once again after their recent New York screening of the sequel to the 2018 thriller A Simple Favor. The actresses have been at the center of internet speculation for years, with some fans convinced they’re “haters” who can’t get along. However, it’s worth noting … Read more
Germany’s Merck KGaA has struck a deal to buy US biotech company SpringWorks Therapeutics for an equity value of $3.9 billion. The acquisition comes after regulatory approvals in Europe and the US, allowing SpringWorks’ rare cancer therapies to be sold ahead of expiring patents. The deal was made possible due to the recent receipt of … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’s sex-trafficking trial is nearing its start, with jury selection set to begin on April 28. The 55-year-old hip-hop mogul faces five counts of charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Prosecutors claim Combs used his entertainment empire to create a “criminal enterprise” that included the abuse of … Read more
For some Social Security recipients, April showers bring May surprises – and possibly even a third check. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program issues two checks in certain months due to quirks in the Social Security Administration’s calendar. About 7.4 million Americans receive monthly SSI benefit payments, with about one-third also receiving a Social Security … Read more
A new study presents promising results for cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, an investigational non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) agent. According to Mark D. Tyson II, MD, MPH, a urologic oncologist at the Mayo Clinic, treatment with cretostimogene in patients with high-risk, BCG-unresponsive NMIBC yielded a complete response rate of 75.5%. The study’s primary end point was complete … Read more
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley has filed for divorce from her husband Paul “PK” Kemsley, citing “irreconcilable differences”. The couple announced their decision to separate in May 2024 and the division comes after a tumultuous season 14 of RHOBH, where cameras captured their struggles with their marriage. According to documents obtained by … Read more