A new report on cancer in the US shows a steady decline in overall deaths from 2001 to 2022, thanks to decreasing tobacco use and improvements in treatment. However, incidence rates among certain groups are rising, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address health disparities. According to the 2024 Annual Report to the Nation … Read more
As part of the Yahoo family of brands, including Yahoo and AOL, AOL is now providing a clearer notice regarding its use of cookies and personal data for targeted advertising purposes. Users can easily opt-out by clicking ‘Reject all’ on our sites and apps. Alternatively, users can choose to customize their cookie settings through the … Read more
Swiss Biotech Giant Roche Announces $50 Billion Investment in US Manufacturing and R&D Basel, Switzerland – Roche, a leading biotechnology company, has announced plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years. The investments will strengthen its existing presence in the country, with 13 manufacturing sites and 15 research and … Read more
The overall death rates from cancer have declined steadily among both men and women in the US over the past two decades, even during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2024 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, cancer incidence has also decreased for some types of … Read more
SpaceX launched its second rocket of the day from Cape Canaveral Landing Zone after hoisting aloft a rideshare mission known as Bandwagon-3. The Falcon 9 booster created a sonic boom as it returned to Earth, becoming the second space-related event to rattle the Space Coast on April 21. This was SpaceX’s third rideshare mission, allowing … Read more
Anbernic and Ayn, two companies behind popular emulation handhelds, are joining forces in suspending shipments to the US. The decision comes after President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods. According to a customer service email shared by Android Authority, the plan is to ship products until April 25th before pausing for a week, with an aim … Read more
Bethesda Game Studios’ 2006 RPG, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, has been remastered and released on all supported platforms today. A recent livestream featuring developer sound bites and gameplay footage revealed the game’s official status after years of leaks. As a precursor to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Oblivion was an early modern classic that … Read more
Boeing has agreed to sell its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including navigation unit Jeppesen, to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion. The deal is part of CEO Kelly Ortberg’s plan to reduce the company’s debt by offloading non-core assets. Jeppesen, which was acquired by Boeing in 2000 for $1.5 billion, attracted interest from … Read more
Bitcoin surged to nearly $88,000 on Monday, outperforming major indices like the Nasdaq Composite. A Bernstein strategist, Gautam Chhugani, attributed this rise to the current trade war and regulatory efforts in the US. Chhugani notes that Bitcoin has underperformed the Nasdaq by 6 percentage points so far this year but expects blockchain assets to gain … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing an uphill battle after Minnesota’s dominant win in Game 1, but oddsmakers still favor them to win the series. Despite being downgraded from -190 favorites to -145 underdogs before Game 2, the Lakers’ chances have not changed significantly. However, the Timberwolves are on a roll, having won three consecutive … Read more