Yellow Fever Spreads in South America

A severe viral disease called yellow fever is spreading in parts of South America. This disease is spread through mosquito bites and can cause symptoms such as fever, chills, and muscle aches. The best protection against yellow fever is the yellow fever vaccine, which should be given at least 10 days before travel. According to … Read more

American Express Maintains Full-Year Outlook Despite Economic Uncertainty

American Express Co. has reaffirmed its full-year revenue growth and profit targets, driven by continued spending from affluent clients despite economic volatility and tariff-induced uncertainty. The company projects 8% to 10% year-over-year revenue growth and earnings of $15 to $15.50 per share. The firm’s guidance remains unchanged, but it noted that the ranges are subject … Read more

Google’s Reliability Priorities in its Search Infrastructure

Google prioritizes reliability above all else when developing new features for its search engine. This means ensuring the system is available during critical moments such as natural disasters and global sports events. To achieve this, data scientists continuously monitor subtle signals like user refreshes to identify areas where the system falls short. The search server … Read more

US Economy at Risk of Recession Amid Trump Tariffs

The US economy is projected to slow down or even enter recession in 2025, despite a temporary pause on tariffs by President Donald Trump. A survey of 46 economists found that there’s a 47% chance of recession, up from 25% in February. The experts attribute the slowdown to Trump’s escalating trade war and its impact … Read more

Web Service Unavailable Due to Excessive Requests

A web service has been temporarily unavailable due to an overwhelming number of requests. The error message “429 Too Many Requests” indicates that the server has reached its limit for handling incoming traffic. This can be caused by various factors, such as a sudden surge in user activity or a malfunctioning application. To resolve this … Read more

Wall St’s M&A Logjam Broken with Record-Breaking Worldpay Deal

A trio of deals valuing Worldpay at $24.3 billion has created a new behemoth in payment processing, breaking a long-standing merger market logjam. Global Payments Inc. acquired the 45% stake in Worldpay held by Fidelity National Information Services Inc., while also agreeing to purchase the remaining 55% stake from private equity firm GTCR LLC. The … Read more

CDC Vaccine Advisers Meet Amid Funding Cuts and Controversy

The first meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under new Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proceeded as usual, with members voting to expand vaccine options and lower age recommendations for certain vaccines. Despite concerns about potential interference, the committee followed its typical format, reviewing data and modeling for various vaccines. Committee members … Read more

Measles Outbreak Hits Michigan, Seven Cases Confirmed

A measles outbreak has been reported in Michigan for the first time since 2019. According to health officials, seven cases have been confirmed so far this year. The majority of cases are linked to Montcalm County, where almost 25% of children under three years old remain unvaccinated against the disease. The Centers for Disease Control … Read more

Mysterious Red Meat Allergy Linked to 3 US Tick Species

A recent study has identified three U.S. tick species as potential causes of a mysterious meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome. The lone star tick, previously thought to be the primary trigger, is no longer considered alone in this regard. Two cases have been linked to another two tick species, suggesting that multiple ticks may … Read more

Fed’s Powell Won’t Be Tariffs Savior for Stock Markets

The US stock market is searching for a solution to the ongoing trade tensions, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has ruled out using monetary policy to mitigate the impact of tariffs. Here are five key things to know today: The stock market is facing uncertainty due to ongoing trade tensions and tariffs imposed by … Read more