The Times of Israel’s website is currently experiencing technical issues, leaving users unable to access the site. The problems appear to be related to JavaScript and cookie functionality, which are essential for a smooth user experience. While the exact cause of the issue remains unclear, it is recommended that users enable both JavaScript and cookies … Read more
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball’s drug policy after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance-enhancing substance. The suspension is effective immediately and makes Alvarado ineligible for the postseason this year. According to Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, Alvarado took a weight-loss … Read more
Long-COVID patients are being actively recruited by Endeavor Health, a hospital system, for three ongoing studies aimed at understanding and treating the complex condition. Researchers estimate that 8% of those infected with COVID-19, or approximately 20 million people in the US, may experience long-term symptoms. According to Dr. Nirav Shah, associate chief medical informatics officer … Read more
Researchers have identified a novel microbial species found aboard the China Space Station, named Niallia tiangongensis. The discovery was made possible through the space station’s engineering and aerospace technology experimental program. The Shenzhou-15 astronaut crew collected microbial samples from cabin surfaces in orbit, which were then transported back to Earth for analysis. Through morphological observation, … Read more
The Boston Celtics’ quest for back-to-back championships has hit a snag. Jayson Tatum’s devastating ruptured Achilles tendon injury in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals has left the team reeling, with Tatum facing a lengthy rehabilitation process that will keep him out for most of next season. The Celtics, who had dominated this season … Read more
The tech world witnessed a significant development recently with the largest tech event taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This shift signifies a growing trend towards sovereign artificial intelligence (AI). Sovereign AI refers to AI systems that operate independently and are not dependent on external servers or cloud services. These systems are designed … Read more
The Class of 2025 is seeing a higher level of unemployment compared to previous years. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the unemployment rate for recent college graduates reached 5.8% in March, up from 4.6% last year. Job postings at campus recruiting platform Handshake have decreased by 15% over the past year, … Read more
The Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference finals for the third season in a row after defeating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night. Thomas Harley scored the winning goal in overtime, giving the Stars their first win at home against the Jets this postseason. Mark Scheifele had a notable … Read more
US President Donald Trump has again pushed for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, calling Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s stance “too late”. Trump claims that a rate cut is widely supported by economists and market experts. The US president made his comments on Truth Social, a social media platform he owns. Trump’s criticism … Read more
A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a dramatic decline in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizations for babies. The availability of a vaccine given during pregnancy and a monoclonal antibody treatment in the first eight months of life led to a significant reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations. Before the … Read more