DF Syria’s chemical weapons program has been a concern for years due to its history of use and alleged concealment by President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. While experts believe that some stocks have been depleted, it remains uncertain how much is left. Under international pressure, Mr. Assad agreed to eliminate his country’s chemical weapons program in 2013, … Read more
A bipartisan bill is being introduced to the US Congress, aiming to force health insurers or drug middlemen to divest their pharmacy businesses. CVS Health, Cigna, and UnitedHealth Group would be affected by the bill, which would give companies three years to break up their pharmacy operations. These companies dominate the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) … Read more
The reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral after five years has sparked joy and hope among Christians worldwide, but behind the grand ceremony lies a shadow of secularism in France. President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to preserve the cathedral have been overshadowed by his own questionable stances on faith and his government’s institutional crises. While the French … Read more
The Federal Reserve is expected to proceed with interest rate cuts later this month despite a modest increase in inflation in November, according to experts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported an annual inflation rate of 2.7% in November, up from the previous month’s 2.6%. However, the Fed remains committed to returning inflation to its … Read more
Microsoft has announced a new feature that allows users to easily share files between their iPhone and PC, similar to Apple’s AirDrop. The company is rolling out a beta version of Phone Link, a Windows app that lets users connect their phone to their PC wirelessly. With this update, users can share files between devices, … Read more
A recent shift in CEO attitudes has seen nearly 8 in 10 now supporting a return-to-office mandate, sparking debate among workers. Many argue that remote work allows for greater control and ownership over one’s work, while others point out the financial and environmental costs of commuting. With some employers citing team-building and innovation as reasons, … Read more
When a website or server receives too many requests within a short period of time, it returns an error code of 429, known as “Too Many Requests.” This response indicates that the request cannot be processed due to excessive traffic. The 429 error typically occurs when a user makes too many requests to a resource, … Read more
A new study from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine reveals that biological age, a measure of physiological changes at the cellular level, may predict the risk of developing early colorectal cancer. Unlike chronological age, which counts years lived, biological age offers a more precise view of an … Read more
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Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee predicts the S&P 500 will add another 16% to its current level by mid-2025, but sees a pullback in the second half of the year. Lee’s forecast is based on historical data showing that after two consecutive 20% gains, the second half of the third year often turns negative. … Read more