BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, saw its stock plummet 6% on Tuesday despite beating Wall Street’s earnings expectations. The firm’s shares fell behind the broader market, as the S&P 500 rose by 0.25%. This move marked BlackRock’s worst performance in the S&P 500 since early April, when US tariffs led to a decline in … Read more
Health officials in Door County, Wisconsin, are warning hikers to be cautious due to an increase in anaplasmosis cases, a bacterial infection caused by tick bites that can lead to flu-like symptoms. The number of hospitalizations from tick bites has seen a significant spike, with eight reported cases last week, including five taken to the … Read more
US broadcast TV shares fell to a record low of 18.5% in June, according to Nielsen’s latest report, as streaming services like Netflix and Peacock captured 46% of total viewing. The absence of sports events, including football, and prime-time episodes after their seasons ended in May contributed to the decline. Broadcast networks lost 5% from … Read more
Measles cases are skyrocketing in Europe, with vaccination rates failing to keep pace. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a significant increase in measles-related hospitalizations and deaths on the continent. According to health officials, low vaccine coverage is the primary cause of the outbreak. With fewer people receiving vaccinations, the virus can spread more easily … Read more
Amazon’s Prime Day saw a significant increase in retail traffic driven by generative AI products, including chatbots and browsers. According to Adobe Analytics, GenAI traffic to U.S. retail sites rose by 3,300% year-over-year, exceeding the firm’s original forecast. The event drove $24.1 billion in online spend, representing 30.3% year-over-year growth, equivalent to two Black Fridays. … Read more
Hisense has introduced its latest range of TVs, boasting bigger sizes and a new take on Mini-LED technology that offers more brightness and contrast control. The company’s flagship model, the 116UX, features an impressive 116-inch screen, while its smaller sibling, the 100UX, measures in at 100 inches. The new series builds upon Hisense’s existing focus … Read more
NASA’s asteroid-deflection mission, DART, successfully demonstrated its ability to deflect an asteroid in orbit around the Earth, but a new analysis reveals that the technique has complications. The DART spacecraft collided with the 558-foot-wide asteroid Dimorphos on September 26, 2022, and the impact shortened the asteroid’s orbit by about 32 minutes. However, the mission also … Read more
A 20-year-old US citizen from Florida, Sayfollah Musallet, was brutally beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank while visiting his family’s farm. His relatives are now calling for the Trump administration to arrest and prosecute those responsible for his killing. Musallet died trying to protect his family’s farm from invaders, who … Read more
The Times of Israel, a popular online news platform, is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Users are reporting issues with the website, which is causing disruptions to its services. The issue appears to be related to a technical check, requiring JavaScript and cookie settings to be enabled in order to access the site fully. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-chief-said-to-call-gaza-humanitarian-city-plan-unworkable-at-security-meeting
Florida has reported four deaths from Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and deadly flesh-eating bacteria, so far this year. The state leads the nation in cases of the bacteria, which thrives in warm, brackish water. According to new data from the Florida Department of Health, 11 confirmed cases have been reported, including four deaths. One death … Read more