A 57-year-old man with a rare inherited disease was the only patient to receive a groundbreaking gene editing treatment. Now, the company behind it has abandoned efforts due to high costs, leaving him and another patient in limbo. A gene therapy for a rare inherited disease was tested on two patients at the National Institutes … Read more
Many big companies, including Microsoft and Paramount, are ordering workers to spend more time in the office. However, many employees don’t follow these orders, as average office attendance remains low. This is because enforcing mandates can be difficult, and some managers don’t want to go through the hassle of requiring their staff to come into … Read more
Google has introduced a new AI-powered feature called “Audio Overview” in its latest stable release of Chrome for Android (v140.0.7339.124). The feature uses artificial intelligence to transform web page content into a podcast-style experience, complete with two AI voices delivering it like natural conversation. To access the Audio Overview feature, open a web page and … Read more
Russia has been accused by NATO allies at the United Nations of violating air space in Estonia and Poland, sparking concerns of an armed conflict. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned that such actions risk direct confrontation between NATO and Russia. Estonia reported three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace without permission and stayed … Read more
Donald Trump’s foreign policy is like a series of one-off real estate deals, with rash decisions having far-reaching consequences abroad. The Israeli attack on Qatar is just the latest example of his approach, which has led to Gulf leaders questioning America’s commitment to Israel. The 2019 attack on Saudi Aramco facilities and the Soleimani strike … Read more
A US federal judge allowed Denmark’s offshore wind developer, Orsted, to resume work on its nearly complete Revolution Wind project after President Trump’s administration had halted it last month. The decision is a setback for the president, who has opposed expanding offshore wind in US waters. Despite an administration complaint that the project didn’t meet … Read more
A man has been detained after allegedly pointing a laser at Marine One, the presidential plane carrying President Donald Trump. The incident occurred as Marine One departed from the White House lawns. Jacob Samuel Winkler is accused of violating a federal law by aiming a red laser beam at the aircraft, posing a risk to … Read more
Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator who died recently, was remembered by President Trump and other Republican leaders in a five-hour memorial service. The event showed that many are optimistic about uniting and strengthening the conservative movement, which had started to crack after their return to power last year. President Trump compared the ceremony to an … Read more
Fiona, Princess of Wales, the Duchess of York, lost her hospice role after she expressed admiration for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein through emails. The news has raised controversy within the royal family and beyond. Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/sarah-ferguson-fired-from-charity-as-her-greasy-epstein-emails-rock-the-royal-family
The White House is in talks with Congress to extend federal government funding beyond September 30. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed discussions are ongoing with both Republicans and Democrats, aiming for a new deadline of November 21. This comes as lawmakers work to avoid a potential government shutdown when current funding expires. In other news, investors … Read more