US President Joe Biden has announced that COVID-19 vaccine boosters will not be available to healthy adults under the age of 65. This decision was made after a review of the current evidence on vaccine effectiveness. Biden’s recommendation aims to prioritize those who need the most protection, such as vulnerable populations and individuals with weakened … Read more
A recent outbreak of histoplasmosis has been linked to a group of 12 US family members who visited a bat-colonized cave in Costa Rica, according to a new report. The disease, primarily affecting the lungs, is caused by inhaling Histoplasma spores from disturbed soil containing bat guano or bird droppings. The outbreak occurred during a … Read more
The European Union has condemned an incident in which Israeli troops fired “warning shots” at a diplomatic delegation, including officials from the EU. The group had deviated from an approved route while visiting a refugee camp in Jenin, West Bank. EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas described the incident as “unacceptable”, stating that even warning shots … Read more
Google has showcased the upgraded features of its AI-powered research tool, NotebookLM, by creating a digital notebook filled with information from its I/O 2025 developer conference. The new tool allows users to easily digest news and details from various sources, including press releases, blog posts, YouTube videos, and more. To access the content, users can … Read more
Satellite servicing company Starfish Space is set to launch its second mission, Otter Pup 2, on the SpaceX Transporter-14 rideshare mission. Scheduled for mid-June, the spacecraft will attempt to dock with another spacecraft, a D-Orbit ION vehicle, in low Earth orbit. Otter Pup 2 will use an electrostatic capture mechanism to attach to the unprepared … Read more
Medtronic has announced plans to spin off its diabetes business within the next 18 months, creating a new standalone company that will offer both insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The move aims to focus Medtronic’s portfolio on high-margin growth markets like pulsed field ablation and renal denervation. CEO Geoff Martha stated that the … Read more
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin visited the border region of Kursk for the first time since Russian forces ejected Ukrainian troops from the area last month. The visit comes as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate, with at least six Ukrainian servicemen killed in a missile strike on Tuesday. The Kremlin said Putin met volunteer organisations … Read more
A new strain of bacteria, named Niallia tiangongensis, has been discovered on China’s Tiangong space station. The microbe is a variant of a soil-dwelling terrestrial bacterium that can cause sepsis and was found inside one of the station’s cabins. Researchers analyzed samples collected from the 2023 Shenzhou-15 mission and found that the bacteria had developed … Read more
NFL owners have rejected a proposal to ban the “Tush Push,” a signature short-yardage play of the Philadelphia Eagles, after a 22-10 vote. The play, which involves two or three players pushing the quarterback forward in short-yardage situations, was favored by teams including the Ravens, Browns, Lions, Jaguars, Dolphins, Patriots, Saints, Jets, and Titans. The … Read more
The NFL has officially added the “Protector of the Year” award to its annual slate of end-of-year honors. The award, which was introduced four months ago, will be voted on by a panel that includes former offensive linemen greats. Top candidates for the 2025 Protector of the Year award include left tackle Trent Williams (San … Read more