The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is experiencing a significant staff exodus, with several senior employees leaving or being fired over the past few weeks. Some of these departing officials have decades-long experience at the agency. The departures come as part of efforts by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr … Read more
Reddit Inc. has seen a surge in its stock price after announcing that it expects to exceed analyst revenue estimates for the current quarter. The company’s second-quarter sales are expected to be between $410 million and $430 million, outperforming average analyst projections of $392.9 million. This positive news suggests that despite economic concerns, the digital … Read more
CVS Health’s subsidiary Aetna will exit individual markets by 2026, marking less than five years after its return to this space. The move is aimed at improving business performance. Aetna operates about 1 million members in exchange plans and will withdraw from the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges where it independently offers plans. CVS CEO David … Read more
A comprehensive analysis by the Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, has highlighted the critical need for governments to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza. The virus has affected nearly 1000 dairy cow herds and resulted in more than 70 … Read more
Tesla CEO Rumors Dismissed as Company Addresses Falling Profits and Criticism Tesla has denied a report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk amid growing criticism over his right-wing politics and declining car sales. In a statement on the company’s social media account, chair Robyn Denholm confirmed that there was no truth to the … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, has made unsubstantiated claims about the measles vaccine, suggesting it contains “aborted fetus debris” and “DNA particles.” These statements are completely false and have been debunked by scientific evidence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant increase in measles cases … Read more
Marvel’s latest team-building exercise, Thunderbolts*, brings a welcome relief to the Cinematic Universe after a string of misfires. The movie follows Yelena, played with downbeat charisma by Florence Pugh, as she navigates a life-or-death battle alongside a group of misfit mercenaries. Yelena is joined by Ghost (Hannah John Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), John Walker (Wyatt … Read more
Google has made a significant shift in its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual assistants, abandoning its long-standing Google Assistant tool in favor of a new AI-powered assistant called Gemini. In a little over two years, Gemini has become the go-to AI tool for Google, offering users answers, brainstorming help, and interaction with other … Read more
Millions of Americans who rely on cheap Chinese products from websites like Temu and Shein are now facing higher prices due to a trade war between the US and China. The tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have led to significant price increases for many items, including lawn chairs, swimsuits, and household goods. According to … Read more
Israel marks Memorial Day each year on the second Jews only holiday which is usually in May or June but in Israel the first day of Iyar which can fall in either April, May or June is observed. The day honors fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism and is a somber occasion for Israelis. During … Read more