Cyclone Chido has left the French island territory of Mayotte reeling after barreling into the islands over the weekend. At least 22 people are confirmed dead and hundreds are feared to have died due to the storm’s destruction. The cyclone also slammed into Mozambique, killing at least 34 people and destroying over 35,000 houses. Aid … Read more
A performance nutritionist debunks the notion that high-protein diets are essential for everyone. According to Bethan Crouse of Loughborough University, the general population needs significantly less protein than often touted by fitness influencers. The recommended daily allowance is 0.75g of protein per kg of body weight, which is more than enough for most people’s daily … Read more
General Motors (GM) has announced a significant restructuring plan for its struggling China business, marking a significant departure from its once-thriving market presence. The automaker’s sales in China peaked in 2017 at 4 million vehicles but have since dropped by almost half, resulting in three consecutive quarters of losses. The decline is attributed to China’s … Read more
The 2024 NFL season is heating up, with several playoff spots still up for grabs. The Bills, Texans, and Chiefs have clinched their divisions, while the Lions, Steelers, Vikings, and Eagles have secured playoff berths. Here’s a breakdown of the current standings and what it means for each team. In the NFC, the Detroit Lions … Read more
The New England Patriots suffered a disappointing 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The defeat drops the Patriots’ record to 3-11, while the Cardinals improved to 7-7 after snapping a three-game losing streak. Key Takeaways: * Lackluster performance from Jerod Mayo’s team The Patriots struggled in their first … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved cosibelimab, an anti-PD-L1 antibody developed by Checkpoint Therapeutics, for the treatment of advanced skin cancer. This approval marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to develop innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients. Source: https://endpts.com/checkpoint-wins-fda-approval-of-checkpoint-inhibitor-in-advanced-skin-cancer-seeks-partner-for-launch
A recent claim suggested that uninstalling the NVIDIA App could lead to significant performance gains, up to 20 frames per second (FPS), in PC gaming. However, a test conducted on an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 revealed a more modest performance hit of around 4-6%. This discrepancy highlights the importance of … Read more
Major US companies saw significant price movements before the market opened on Monday. Ford Motor fell 2.1% after Jefferies downgraded its shares to “underperform” from “hold”, citing concerns over inventory levels and valuation. In contrast, Honeywell’s shares rose 3% as the company announced that its board is exploring the possibility of separating its aerospace division. … Read more
A Ukrainian operative has confirmed that the Security Service (SBU) was responsible for the assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s radiological, chemical and biological defense forces. The killing occurred in a bomb explosion in Moscow early Tuesday. Kirillov and his assistant were targeted by the SBU, according to the source. However, the … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has taken a bold diplomatic gamble by supplying troops and stockpiles of weapons to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. The deployment provides timely foreign aid for Russia’s war efforts, with North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. The arrangement brings numerous benefits for North … Read more