A new study published on medRxiv suggests that re-infected individuals are more likely to develop long-term complications from COVID-19, including myocarditis, changes in taste and smell, and fatigue. The research involved 465,717 patients under the age of 20 who contracted COVID-19 between January 2022 and October 2023. Compared to first-time infections, second-time infections doubled the … Read more
US auto manufacturers face significant challenges from President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariff on imported cars, which kicked in on Thursday. The tariffs are aimed at reviving American manufacturing jobs but will likely increase the cost of vehicles, particularly for those assembled at US factories that use foreign parts. Former Ford CEO Mark Fields warns … Read more
Tesla’s vehicle deliveries declined by 13% in the first quarter, reaching 336,681 units, according to the company’s report. This drop is a result of the company facing waves of protests and boycotts in response to CEO Elon Musk’s political antics and work in the Trump administration. The decline was not unexpected, as investors had predicted … Read more
Conservative news channel Newsmax’s stock plummeted more than 70% on its first day of trading after listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock fell 77.5%, reversing a 2,230% surge in just two days. At one point, it surpassed $30 billion in market value, eclipsing major media companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox … Read more
Asian stock markets plummeted on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imports, raising concerns about a potential global trade war and severe economic fallout. Stock markets across Asia fell significantly, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 dropping as much as 4% in early trade before closing 2.9% lower at 34,675.97. South Korea’s … Read more
DJ and producer Mark Ronson, 49, is recovering in hospital after popping two tendons in his bicep while trying to move stage equipment during a performance. The injury occurred due to the heavy weight of the stage monitor, which he attempted to one-hand turn mid-mix. Ronson explained that the house PA system was not functioning … Read more
Astronomers predict two spectacular meteor showers will occur simultaneously in April. The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids showers will streak through the sky at the same time from April 20 to 26, offering viewers in the Northern Hemisphere a rare astronomical event. The Lyrids, originating from Comet Thatcher, peak during late April with around 18 meteors … Read more
Elon Musk’s attempt to influence the outcome of a State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin ended in defeat on Tuesday, with his efforts to tilt the election towards Republicans falling short. The billionaire investor poured an estimated $20 million into the campaign, but Democratic voters swamped the polls, handing his preferred candidate a narrow loss. … Read more
In recent years, various streaming services have expanded their offerings to cater to a broader audience. However, the company’s policies often vary depending on geographical location. Some popular streaming services, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, offer content tailored to specific regions due to copyright agreements with local broadcasters or producers. This means that … Read more
Scientists at the University of Auckland have made a groundbreaking discovery – they’ve recorded a shark actively making noise. The rig shark, native to New Zealand, was found to occasionally make a clicking sound, similar to a spark of electricity or a series of clicks. The discovery was accidental and came after researchers, led by … Read more