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Federal Reserve policymakers are divided over whether stubborn inflation or slower hiring poses the greater threat to the economy. As they prepare for an annual conference in Jackson, Wyoming, and a crucial policy meeting in September, officials are grappling with competing concerns. Some, like Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve’s Chicago branch, believe that … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is set for a disciplinary hearing with the NFL on September 30 in New York. Former U.S. district judge Sue L. Robinson will preside over his case. The only other disciplinary hearing she has conducted was Deshaun Watson’s in 2022. Rice faces potential disciplinary action after being involved … Read more
A Harvard scientist’s experimental cancer treatment, based on messenger RNA technology, was expected to start clinical trials next year. However, the sudden announcement from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that federal funding will no longer be provided for this type of vaccine has sent shockwaves through the scientific community and pharmaceutical industries. Moderna, a … Read more
AstraZeneca has launched an at-home delivery option for its flu vaccine, FluMist nasal spray, making it easier for parents to protect their children from the flu without visiting a doctor or pharmacy. The company announced that eligible customers can now order the vaccine online and have it shipped directly to their door. FluMist is a … Read more
Researchers at Stanford University have made a significant breakthrough in developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to help people with paralysis communicate more effectively. A BCI uses tiny arrays of microelectrodes implanted in the brain’s surface layer to record neural activity patterns, which are then translated into actions such as speech or computer cursor movement. The latest … Read more
California is experiencing another record year for valley fever cases, with 6,761 reported through July, according to state health officials. This marks a significant increase over the 10-year average of 3,833 and surpasses last year’s total of 6,364. The disease, linked to drought and precipitation patterns, has seen a surge in cases in recent years. … Read more
Diplomats failed to reach consensus on the world’s first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution after 10 days of talks in Geneva. The US and oil-producing nations opposed an ambitious deal, while states pushing for strong action expressed disappointment. The UN Environment Programme had been seeking a breakthrough on the issues of capping production, … Read more
NASA is gearing up for its third Artemis mission to the Moon’s south pole, and scientists are working on a new method to detect moonquakes along active faults in the region. These quakes occur when the Moon’s crust contracts as it cools, causing sudden movements that can damage infrastructure. Moonquakes are rare but powerful, with … Read more
Oregon’s countryside is a popular destination for tourists, with bucolic farm stands dotting the Willamette Valley and beyond. However, as crowds grow denser, some farmers are seeking to limit the impact of agri-tourism on their businesses. The proposed rule-making process aimed to regulate what can be sold at farm stands, but public outcry has put … Read more