A recent study from Penn Dental Medicine has found that widely prescribed medications for high blood pressure may reduce the effectiveness of a promising new enzyme therapy called ACE2. The research, published in Hypertension Research, suggests that combining ACE2 with certain standard blood pressure medications could worsen hypertension in some cases. The study used a … Read more
The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The move comes in response to allegations of subsidies from China and the dumping of unfairly cheap products in the US market. The proposed levies target companies from these four … Read more
Broadway stars Patti LuPone and George Clooney recently sat down for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, discussing topics ranging from theater to politics. The conversation turned to the state of intelligence in modern America, with both actors agreeing that the country is “only getting stupider.” LuPone praised Nicole Scherzinger’s turn in her iconic Sunset Boulevard … Read more
A Delta flight has been evacuated after an engine caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport in Florida. The Airbus A330, carrying 282 passengers and crew, was due to depart for Atlanta when flames were seen coming from one of its main engines. Passengers were quickly evacuated using inflatable emergency slides as airport … Read more
Dallas Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison is taking the brunt of criticism for the Luka Doncic trade, with fans and pundits alike holding him accountable despite his potential innocence in the matter. The team’s recent loss in the play-in has only fueled the debate, with some suggesting that the Mavericks’ marketing strategy relies on Harrison … Read more
Retro handheld console manufacturer Anbernic has temporarily suspended all U.S. orders due to recent changes in U.S. tariff policies. According to The Verge, the company attributed the decision to “changes in U.S. tariff policies” and recommended customers prioritize products shipped from their U.S. warehouse, which are exempt from import duties. Anbernic’s business model relies heavily … Read more
Samsung’s 2025 smart TV lineup featuring a free music frame is being complemented by deals on the 2025 Hisense Google TV models. The Hisense U8 lineup, with its mini-LED Pro panel, 165Hz native refresh rate, and up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness, is now available at discounted prices across various sizes. The prices for … Read more
The US Justice Department is urging a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser in an antitrust case. The move comes after two judges ruled that Google’s online browser and advertising businesses were illegal monopolies last year. DOJ lawyers argue that Google’s conduct has created an economic “goliath” that harms competition and … Read more
The passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has led to a significant increase in viewership for films about the Vatican and its leaders. Netflix’s “Conclave” and “The Two Popes” saw a surge in streaming, with Conclave’s viewership jumping 283% and The Two Popes’ by 417%. The numbers are reminiscent of previous spikes … Read more
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