A new phase 2b study has found that lorundrostat, an investigational aldosterone synthase inhibitor, effectively lowers blood pressure for adults with resistant hypertension. The study, known as ADVANCE-HTN, involved 285 participants who were randomly assigned to receive either 50mg of lorundrostat daily or placebo for 12 weeks. The results showed that the lorundrostat group had … Read more
A fragile peace agreement in South Sudan is in danger of collapsing, raising fears that the country could swiftly return to war. The deal, which ended a five-year civil war and killed an estimated 400,000 people, has been shaken by the arrest of Riek Machar, the leader of the SPLM/A-IO party. Machar’s arrest followed the … Read more
The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved a franchise milestone, reaching 60 wins for only the third time in history with their 127-122 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. First-year coach Kenny Atkinson expressed his pride and encouraged his team to savor this achievement, rather than focusing solely on winning the top seed in the Eastern … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on cars and car parts entering the US, starting April 2. The move aims to promote American-made vehicles and increase revenue for domestic manufacturers. However, analysts warn that the tariffs could lead to temporary shutdowns of US car production and increased prices for consumers. Trump responded … Read more
Kohl’s Department Stores will close 27 locations across the United States today, according to a report by USA Today. The Wisconsin-based company announced these closures in January, with the remaining stores set to stay open. The list of closing stores includes locations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, … Read more
The Los Angeles Clippers (42-31) face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (59-15) at 3:30 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs are 7.5-point favorites on the spread and have the over/under set at 229.5 total points. Cleveland’s strong starting performance could be crucial, especially with star player LeBron James absent. The Clippers, … Read more
Apple has been working on its next-generation high-end monitor, potentially replacing the Pro Display XDR, which was introduced in 2019. Despite advancements in display technology, Apple has left it untouched for three years. Rumors suggest that the new monitor will be powered by an Apple Silicon chipset, allowing for features like a built-in camera and … Read more
Google Nest has made it clear that its commitment to the smart home market remains strong despite the discontinuation of older devices like the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock. In a statement, the company emphasized that these decisions do not signal a retreat from the market but rather a focus on innovation and … Read more
US stock futures plummeted on Sunday evening, with Dow futures down 170 points or 0.41%, S&P 500 futures falling 0.77% and Nasdaq futures sinking 1.4%. The news comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s latest trade move, which is expected to intensify his trade war. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump has pushed his advisers … Read more
Global stock markets plunged on Monday, with Asian stocks leading the rout, after US President Donald Trump said tariffs would cover all countries. This sparked fears of a global trade war that could lead to a recession. The Nikkei 225 in Japan fell 4.1% to its lowest level in six months, while MSCI’s Asia-Pacific shares … Read more