A growing number of measles cases in the US is frustrating doctors, who say the disease can be entirely prevented with a decades-old vaccine. Since its introduction in the 1950s, the vaccine has prevented millions of cases and nearly eradicated the disease. However, misinformation about the vaccine has led to an increase in cases in … Read more
The film Rust, starring Alec Baldwin as Harland Rust, has finally hit theaters after a nearly four-year delay due to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. To honor her memory, Hutchins’ name is prominently featured in the movie’s end credits. During filming, actor Josh Hopkins revealed that the late cinematographer was a … Read more
Health care workers who wash their scrubs at home may be inadvertently spreading antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, according to new research published in PLOS One. The study found that domestic washing machines are often insufficient for decontaminating health care worker uniforms. Researchers recommend that hospitals launder scrubs on-site and update guidelines for health care workers … Read more
New soccer game Despelote is out now, capturing the physical and emotional side of the sport from the perspective of a young fan. The game’s unique first-person perspective, using line drawings over photographs of Quito, Ecuador, sets it apart. The story follows Julián Cordero, an eight-year-old boy in the early 2000s whose love for soccer … Read more
Google’s highly-anticipated Notebooks LM Android and iOS apps are set to launch on May 20, according to app store listings. The AI-based note-taking assistant has been available only via desktop since its launch in 2023 and is now expanding to mobile devices. The Notebooks LM apps will feature smart summaries, question-answering capabilities, and AI-generated podcasts … Read more
Former NFL quarterback and current Broncos executive John Elway is remembering his friend, business partner, and former agent Jeff Sperbeck, who died Wednesday after falling off a golf cart driven by Elway in La Quinta, California. Sperbeck was 62. Elway released a statement expressing his devastation over Sperbeck’s passing, saying he will be deeply missed … Read more
The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has finally revealed its capabilities and pricing, leaving gamers with a crucial decision: which handheld gaming PC to choose – the Nintendo Switch 2 or the Steam Deck? The answer is clear. The Switch 2’s cutting-edge hardware performance, innovative features, and powerful Nvidia SoC make it the winner … Read more
US shoe brands including Nike, Adidas, and Skechers have written to President Donald Trump asking him to exempt shoes from reciprocal tariffs. The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America trade group claims the tariffs pose an “existential threat” to footwear businesses and families, citing low inventories and potential closures. The group says the high tariff … Read more
Block shares plummeted more than 20% on their worst day in months after a brutal quarterly report and analyst downgrades centered on stagnant Cash App user growth. The financial services company’s earnings miss, including revenue, gross profit, and payment volume, prompted multiple firms to downgrade the stock. Analysts pointed to concerns over slow user adoption, … Read more
A “429 Too Many Requests” error occurs when a server receives more requests from a client than it can process within a given time frame. This is often seen on websites that experience high traffic or are subjected to brute-force attacks. Common causes of this error include: – Overwhelming website usage, such as simultaneous logins … Read more