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A US-based gene therapy, Elevidys, intended to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has been halted by regulators due to safety concerns. The FDA’s request for Sarepta Therapeutics to stop shipments of the treatment led to the company’s decision. As a result, thousands of patients who were awaiting the treatment have had their appointments postponed indefinitely. The … Read more
Apple has released the public beta of macOS 26 Tahoe, along with betas for iOS, iPadOS, and other operating systems. The update brings several significant changes, including a new Liquid Glass aesthetic that will be applied across Apple’s entire product lineup. One notable feature is the introduction of full color customization for the Mac. Users … Read more
A massive 13-foot-9-inch great white shark, dubbed “Contender,” has been spotted off the coast of New England, sparking interest among marine researchers. Weighing 1,653 pounds, Contender is the largest male white shark ever tagged in the western Atlantic by OCEARCH, a nonprofit organization. According to data scientist John Tyminski, Contender’s second ping on July 18 … Read more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are bringing significant discounts to various Apple products. The main attraction is the MacBook Pro lineup, where you can snag the base M4 model for $200 off, or upgrade to a 1TB 14-inch variant at $330 off. Amazon is currently offering the most affordable 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro for … Read more
Scientists at the Gran Dolina cave in northern Spain have discovered a set of 10 skeletons that reveal evidence of ancient human cannibalism. The findings suggest that Homo antecessor, an archaic human relative, was indiscriminate about its cannibalism victims. One skeleton shows cut marks on a child’s neck bone, indicating the toddler was decapitated and … Read more
As we go about our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the tiny plastic particles that surround us. These microplastics have become a global crisis, with abundant evidence showing they’re found in every ecosystem and even within human bodies. But what do microplastics mean for our health, and how can we reduce our exposure? Microplastics … Read more
Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71, according to Florida police and WWE officials. Hogan’s death was confirmed after he suffered a cardiac arrest in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday morning. Authorities have stated that there were no signs of foul play or suspicious activity. Hogan, born Terry Bollea, rose … Read more
NASA has launched two satellites into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking the beginning of a $170 million mission to study a space phenomenon that has long been elusive. The TRACERS mission aims to measure plasma conditions in narrow regions of Earth’s magnetic field known as polar cusps. These areas play a crucial … Read more
The Trump administration and Columbia University have agreed to pay out over $220 million after violating the civil rights of Jewish students. As part of the deal, the university has agreed to independent monitoring to ensure it is complying with merit-based hiring and admissions requirements. In other news, Europeans are fighting over air-conditioning as heat … Read more