Prolific Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel has passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of intellectual elegance and timeless music. Born in Wiesenberg, Czech Republic, on January 5, 1931, Brendel’s life was marked by an unconventional upbringing, moving with his family to various locations across Yugoslavia and Austria due to his father’s … Read more
Legendary musician Paul Simon stunned fans with an intimate night of music at New York’s iconic Beacon Theatre, marking his return to live performances after a seven-year hiatus. The “A Quiet Celebration” tour features Simon’s latest album, Seven Psalms, a soft and acoustic work that showcases the artist’s continued creativity despite health issues. The show, … Read more
Eli Lilly & Co. has agreed to pay up to $1.3 billion for Verve Therapeutics Inc., the maker of a new gene-editing treatment targeting heart disease. The acquisition will allow Eli Lilly to bring this innovative therapy to market, aiming to offer a one-and-done solution for patients with heart conditions. This deal marks a significant … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka has reached out to Coco Gauff to apologize for her “unprofessional” comments after losing to the American tennis star in the French Open final. In a recent interview, Sabalenka said she was “super emotional” and not very smart at a post-match press conference where she suggested that Gauff’s win was due more to … Read more
Psilocybin, a compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has shown promise as a treatment for depressive episodes in people with bipolar disorder. A small clinical trial published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that 15 participants experienced significant improvements in their symptoms after receiving a single dose of synthetic psilocybin. The trial involved participants who were … Read more
Amazon’s highly anticipated Prime Day event is back for its fifth year, with a new twist. This summer, Prime members will have four days to shop millions of deals on the world’s largest online retailer. The event starts on July 8 at midnight and runs until midnight on July 11. New features this year include … Read more
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, made his highly anticipated return to the mound in a game against division rivals San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. It had been 663 days since he last pitched, depriving fans of his signature four-seam fastball and splitter. Ohtani faced immediate challenges, struggling with control and requiring … Read more
A new COVID-19 variant, known as “Nimbus”, is spreading rapidly across the globe, with hospital admissions in the UK rising by almost 10% over the past month. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is closely monitoring the spread of the variant, which has been detected in small numbers in the UK but is growing in proportion … Read more
Philips Hue has officially announced its new Philips Hue Play Wall Washer light, previously leaked by Amazon UK earlier this month. The company has also launched its new Philips Hue AI assistant in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, with a broader global release expected by the end of August. The new ambient wall light is … Read more
Measles cases are nearing record levels in isolated areas, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to urge summer camps to verify immunity status through vaccination or prior infection. Dr. Alexandra Yonts, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, says that unimmunized children are at high risk of contracting measles due to their contagious nature. … Read more