A 22-year-old law graduate, Leticia Paul, has died after suffering an allergic reaction to contrast dye during a routine CT scan at Alto Vale Regional Hospital in Rio do Sul, Brazil. According to her aunt, Paul was immediately rushed to the hospital but died less than 24 hours later. The reaction was triggered by the … Read more
Google has unveiled its new flagship series, the Pixel 10, with three models available for pre-order now. The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL will start shipping next week on August 28, while the foldable version, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, won’t be out until early October. The Pixel 10 is a vanilla model with … Read more
AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ lead investigational candidate, bretisilocin, a psychedelic compound being developed for the treatment of moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder (MDD). The acquisition is valued at up to $1.2 billion and marks AbbVie’s commitment to advancing innovative treatments for psychiatric care. Bretisilocin has shown promising … Read more
Oba Femi solidified his position as one of the most dominant superstars in the WWE NXT roster, retaining the championship against Je’Von Evans at Heatwave on Sunday night. Femi has been a force to be reckoned with since joining the NXT roster, having defeated Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe for the title in January. He … Read more
Geo-blocking restrictions have been imposed on many internet users worldwide, limiting access to certain websites and online services. This phenomenon is often used by copyright holders and governments to restrict access to specific content based on a user’s location. The restrictions work by identifying the user’s IP address and using it to determine their geographic … Read more
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed its first human case of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite from an outbreak-affected country in Central America. A Maryland department of health investigation, led by the CDC, identified a patient who returned from El Salvador with the condition. The patient’s identity and … Read more
The US has confirmed its first case of a flesh-eating parasite, New World screwworm (NWS), in a human. The patient, from Maryland, returned from travel to El Salvador before recovering from the infection. Countries in Central America and Mexico have been experiencing an outbreak of NWS among livestock, with Panama reporting over 6,500 cases in … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) is now on track for its gravity-assist flyby at Venus on 31 August, following the successful resolution of a communication anomaly that temporarily disrupted contact with Earth. A software timing bug was identified as the root cause of the issue, which had emerged during a … Read more
Get ready for a spectacular celestial event in early August – the “planet parade”. On Monday, Aug. 25, just before dawn, six planets will be visible in the sky: Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, and Mercury. Although Mercury’s appearance is brief, it will still make its mark. Venus and Jupiter will dominate the scene, shining … Read more
The Powerball jackpot has reached an impressive $700 million for the upcoming Saturday, Aug. 23 drawing. This marks the third jackpot win in four months, with previous winners earning prizes of $328.5 million and $527 million. To play, tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at various locations, including convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery … Read more