The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new monoclonal antibody called Enflonsia to help prevent infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of hospitalization in infants. Developed by Merck, the therapy will be given as a single 105-milligram shot to protect newborns and infants from mild, moderate, or severe RSV for … Read more
The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025, citing a “significant headwind” from higher tariffs and heightened uncertainty. The bank’s twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report slashed the forecast by four-tenths of a percentage point to 2.3%, warning that nearly all economies would be impacted. Higher US tariffs, triggered by President Donald Trump’s … Read more
A severe shortage of rare-earth elements is emerging, threatening the auto industry and global economy. The critical minerals, used in everything from car engines to smartphones, are in high demand due to China’s monopoly on production. China’s recent introduction of a new licensing requirement has slowed exports to most countries, including the US, leaving companies … Read more
The Green Bay Packers released cornerback Jaire Alexander on Monday, bringing an end to a long offseason saga over his contract and health. The move comes after two straight injury-filled seasons that limited Alexander’s playing time. Alexander was one of the premier cornerbacks in the NFL during his seven seasons with the Packers, but injuries … Read more
A technical issue is preventing users from accessing a website, resulting in an “Access Denied” error. The problem lies with the Varnish cache server, which is displaying an unusual error code 54113. The details provided indicate that the error is related to a specific cache entry, identified as LGA 1749598707 851452309. This suggests that the … Read more
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A groundbreaking Australian research study has made significant progress in diagnosing coeliac disease with a new blood test. The test measures an immune marker interleukin 2 (IL-2) and showed high accuracy in detecting the condition, even when no gluten was consumed. Coeliac disease affects approximately 1% of people in western countries and is characterized by … Read more
A security breach at United Natural Foods (UNFI), a major grocery store distributor, is affecting operations at some stores and pharmacies across the country. The company announced that it has taken steps to address the issue, including disabling certain systems and notifying law enforcement. As of Monday morning, UNFI stated that it had identified unauthorized … Read more
A team has set a new record for controlling qubits with extreme precision, which could lead to more reliable quantum computers by reducing errors in computations. The breakthrough involves a single-qubit gate that manipulates information into a qubit, but this setup fails approximately 1% of the time due to its limited reliability. Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2482453-best-quantum-transistor-yet-could-lead-to-more-accurate-computers
A new study suggests that moderate-intensity exercise can lower the risk of death from colon cancer by 37 percent for survivors. This beneficial effect may also apply to individuals with other types of cancer. Experts recommend incorporating physical activity, such as brisk walking, into daily routines despite mobility limitations. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/06/10/exercise-cancer-benefits