Philadelphia Phillies star Zack Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list after developing a “right upper extremity blood clot.” The team revealed the injury occurred while Wheeler threw 95 pitches against the Washington Nationals last Friday. According to Dr. Michael Jacobs, a retired team physician who previously worked for the Baltimore Orioles, a blood … Read more
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn has clarified the company’s “AI-first” stance amid public criticism, stating that the real issue was a lack of context. Von Ahn told The New York Times that the goal is not to replace humans but to leverage AI for better learning experiences. Despite initial concerns about job losses, Duolingo has … Read more
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian prisoner held by Israel since 2002, has appeared on video for the first time in years. The clip, posted by Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, shows Barghouti being berated in his prison cell. Barghouti, 66, is serving five consecutive life sentences after being convicted of helping plan attacks … Read more
Recent research has made significant progress in understanding the universe and the human brain. In astrophysics, scientists have identified a new category of supernovas that could help us better understand the behavior of massive stars. Researchers at Cortical Labs, an Australian startup, used a biological computer called DishBrain to compare the learning efficiency of machine … Read more
US retailers will closely monitor consumer spending as they report earnings next week, as the health of American consumers is crucial in understanding the impact of President Trump’s tariff regime. Consumer spending accounts for approximately 66% of America’s GDP and has been a key driver of the S&P 500 Index’s record highs. In July, retail … Read more
The COVID-19 virus is experiencing a nationwide surge, with rates highest in the Southwest region of the United States. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 rates reached 12.5% – the highest in the nation. Los Angeles County has seen elevated levels of COVID-19 in its wastewater since February. … Read more
A summer COVID-19 wave is expected to peak in early September, according to experts. Jay Weiland, an infectious disease modeler, predicts the current surge will hit its peak around that time. Jenn Dowd, a professor of demography and population health at the University of Oxford, referenced Weiland’s prediction model in her newsletter. While experts caution … Read more
Key European leaders will attend a meeting at the White House on Monday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to discuss peace prospects with US President Donald Trump. The format of the meeting marks a significant shift from Zelensky’s previous Oval Office encounter earlier this year. US security guarantees for Ukraine and “land swaps” … Read more
Google has confirmed that there’s an increase in hacking attempts targeting its users, with hackers stealing passwords to access accounts. This surge comes with a rise in “suspicious sign in prevented” emails, which are actually warnings from Google. The attackers use the security warnings to their advantage, trying to copy these emails to steal account … Read more
The Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian coffee exports are set to have a ripple effect across the global coffee industry, with small businesses in the US particularly feeling the pinch. Stone Street Cafe’s managing partner Antony Garrigues warned that the extra costs could put his business at risk, especially since operating costs are already … Read more