A new clinical trial has shown that an immunotherapy drug called dostarlimab can eliminate the need for surgery and chemotherapy in certain cancers, preserving organs and improving quality of life. The study, published on April 27 in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that 80% of patients with a specific type of cancer did … Read more
Iran-backed militant group the Houthi’s in Yemen launched two missiles towards Israel, but were intercepted by its military on Friday. The launch was claimed by the Houthis and targeted Ramat David air base and Tel Aviv area. Alarms sounded in several areas but there were no reports of damage or casualties. The US has been … Read more
The UK’s electrical grid is vulnerable to blackouts due to rising summer temperatures, with outdated equipment unable to cope with extreme heat. In a worst-case scenario, power failures could trigger widespread outages, similar to those experienced in Spain and Portugal last month. The Met Office predicts temperatures of 40°C or higher will become regular occurrences … Read more
Biohackers and celebrities alike have turned their attention to NAD+, a molecule that plays a critical role in energy production, DNA repair, and cell survival. But is it the “holy grail” of supplements? NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, and its active form has been found to slow aging, boost brain health, and increase disease … Read more
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expressed optimism that the company can emerge from the current tariff environment stronger than before, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a precedent. In his first-quarter earnings call, Jassy stated that Amazon’s broad selection, low pricing, and speedy delivery have helped it maintain its market share despite uncertain economic conditions. The company … Read more
A major shipping loophole has expired, leaving many Americans with higher costs for cheap Chinese goods. The de minimis exemption, which allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to enter the US duty-free, ended on Friday. This change will likely more than double the cost for ultra-low-cost e-commerce sites like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. … Read more
A breakthrough discovery has been made in the quest to develop an effective treatment for snakebites, which claim over 200 lives a day and leave thousands more disabled. Researchers have created an antivenom that can protect against bites from 19 species of poisonous snakes, including coral snakes, mambas, cobras, and taipans. The breakthrough comes thanks … Read more
Netflix’s comedy “The Four Seasons” follows the relationship of Jack (Will Forte) and Kate (Tina Fey), who are struggling to communicate throughout their marriage. After a near-death experience, they reaffirm their love for each other. Lang Fisher, the show’s adapter, aims to create relatable growth pains in long relationships. The series kills off Steve Carell’s … Read more
The United States has seen a significant decline in press freedom, ranking alongside developing countries such as Gambia and Sierra Leone according to the latest World Press Freedom Index. For years, American press freedom was considered “satisfactory” by Reporters Without Borders, but it is now classified as “problematic”. The main driver of this decline is … Read more
SharkNinja is recalling over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers sold in the US and Canada due to reports of serious burn injuries. The affected cookers, “Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers,” have a lid that can be opened while in use, causing hot contents to escape and posing serious burn risks. According to the US … Read more