The Trump administration has delayed funding for its fentanyl overdose response efforts, leaving public health officials worried about the potential consequences. The delay affects roughly half of the funds allocated by Congress for the Overdose Data To Action (OD2A) program, which supports fentanyl response efforts in 49 states and the District of Columbia. According to … Read more
Samsung has expanded its multimodal AI platform, One UI 8 beta program, to additional models. The new rollout will bring advanced capabilities to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 in several countries. Starting August 11, users can sign up for the beta program via the Samsung Members app. … Read more
A growing epidemic of congenital syphilis has struck Mississippi, with a staggering 1,000% increase in cases over the past few years. According to recent data from the CDC, the state ranks third in primary and secondary syphilis cases and fifth for gonorrhea. The medical community has labeled this surge an epidemic, highlighting the need for … Read more
Centenarians, people who live to be 100 or older, have become increasingly common, with numbers roughly doubling every ten years since the 1970s. Research into what determines a long and healthy life has been ongoing for centuries, but finding answers is complex. A recent study published in GeroScience investigated biomarkers – measurable indicators of health … Read more
A user has encountered an access denial issue, with the error message “Access Denied” and a higher-level error code of “Error 54113”. The specific details of the incident include a cache identifier of “cache-bos4673-BOS” with timestamps of 1754540245 and 3039298504. The error is related to a Varnish cache server, which suggests that the issue may … Read more
ESPN is acquiring the NFL Network and other National Football League media assets in a deal worth around $1 billion. As part of the agreement, ESPN will own 10% equity in the all-sports network, while the NFL will retain some control over its operations. The acquisition includes the linear rights to the popular RedZone channel, … Read more
Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed on Tuesday’s episode of “The Tonight Show” that the movie version of his Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” will hit theaters nationwide and in Puerto Rico on September 5. The film, a live capture of the original Broadway production, was initially scheduled for release on Disney+ but due to the pandemic, it was … Read more
A US senator has expressed concerns that the proposed merger between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker could significantly decrease competition in the retail market, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers. The deal, which is set to be reviewed by regulatory authorities tomorrow, has been identified as a risk by Mlex, a provider of … Read more
McDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in its second quarter, driven by popular hot products such as a “Minecraft”-themed meal and new chicken strips. Revenue rose 5% to $6.8 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts of $6.7 billion. Same-store sales, or sales at existing locations, jumped nearly 4%, a significant improvement from the expected 1% decline. The company’s shares … Read more
American journalist Alec Luhn has been found alive after a five-day hike in Norway’s Folgefonna National Park. He was discovered near the park by helicopter crew on Wednesday morning and is currently receiving medical treatment, according to the Norwegian Red Cross. Luhn’s wife, Veronika Silchenko, expressed her relief and gratitude to those who helped find … Read more