The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled its powerful and diverse jury lineup for its 78th edition, featuring a mix of actors, filmmakers, authors, and industry experts. Led by chairperson Juliette Binoche, the jury includes notable figures such as Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong, Payal Kapadia, Hong Sangsoo, Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani, Dieudo Hamadi, Carlos Reygadas, and … Read more
Merck recently announced promising results from its Phase 3 KEYNOTE-689 trial of KEYTRUDA, a treatment for cancer. The positive news contributed to a 6% price increase over the past week and may bolster investor confidence. The FDA is reviewing a supplemental Biologics License Application for KEYTRUDA, which could further strengthen the company’s narrative around robust … Read more
A groundbreaking study has revealed that sleep plays a dual role in memory processing, strengthening existing memories while preparing the brain for future learning experiences. Researchers from the University of Toyama tracked neuronal activity in mice and discovered “engram-to-be cells” that synchronize during sleep, setting the stage for future memory formation. The study found that … Read more
A 16-year-old transgender teen in Mississippi who filed a petition to change his name due to his gender transition has had his request denied by the court. The decision was made despite both parents’ consent, citing the teen’s lack of maturity as the reason. The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the ruling, stating that the law … Read more
A website experienced an outage after reaching its maximum capacity due to a surge in traffic. The issue was caused by an excessive number of requests being made to the server. The website, which is not specified, encountered technical difficulties when it reached 429 too many requests error threshold. This indicates that the server has … Read more
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan has mutually agreed to part ways with the team after a decade-long tenure marked by two Stanley Cup wins. The decision comes during a period of transition for the organization, which is overhauling its roster in an effort to return to competitiveness. Sullivan, who holds the record for most … Read more
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your mom you care than with a thoughtful gift? Apple has made it easy this year, with several deals on its popular earbuds and tablet. For those looking for top-notch sound quality, the second-generation AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds are now available … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been marred by controversy. Despite a recent measles outbreak, he has refused to support vaccines, sparking concern among public health experts. Furthermore, his comments on autism have been widely criticized, with many labeling them hurtful and dismissive. The … Read more
Chinese firms Alibaba and Tencent are acquiring Nvidia’s restricted H20 chips from ByteDance’s stockpile as demand for computing power surges due to AI adoption and tightened export restrictions. The tech giants ordered at least $16 billion worth of the chips in Q1, with many opting for an upgraded version featuring high-bandwidth memory used in Nvidia’s … Read more
Coachella headliner Travis Scott’s late-night performance has cost the festival organizer, Goldenvoice, a hefty fine of $20,000. According to reports, Scott’s set began 5 minutes late due to Green Day’s fireworks mishap, which ran 15 minutes behind schedule. Goldenvoice and the city of Indio have a contractual agreement that outlines a daily penalty of $20,000 … Read more