Africa Must Prioritize HIV Vaccine Research Amid Global Health Challenge

HIV remains a significant global public health concern, particularly in southern and eastern Africa where most people living with the virus reside. The region is grappling with alarmingly high new infections despite advancements in prevention and treatment tools. In South Africa, an estimated 150,000 people acquire HIV annually, highlighting insufficient access to proven prevention methods … Read more

AOL’s Yahoo Family of Brands Disclose Cookie Policy

AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands, which includes Yahoo and AOL websites and apps. On these platforms, users are provided with options to control their personal data and cookies used for additional purposes. When visiting our sites, a ‘Reject all’ option allows users to decline the use of cookies and personal data … Read more

Breakthrough on Brain Circuit That Predicts Stress Resilience in Mice

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered a brain circuit involving the amygdala and hippocampus that predicts stress resilience in mice. The study, published in Nature, found that mice with disrupted neural communication in this circuit struggled to seek rewards, but activating the neurons restored resilience and improved decision-making. The team … Read more

High Traffic Hits Server with Too Many Requests Error

A surge in traffic has caused a server to become overwhelmed, resulting in an error message for users trying to access certain websites or services. The “Too Many Requests” error is typically seen when a user exceeds the maximum allowed requests within a given timeframe. The issue is likely related to a high volume of … Read more

Jewell Loyd Requests Trade from Seattle Storm Amid Roster Overhaul

Seattle Storm forward Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the team, sources close to the situation told the Sun-Times on Wednesday. Loyd’s decision comes after the team concluded an investigation into alleged harassment and bullying involving its coaching staff, which found no violations. The two-time WNBA champion was at the center of the investigation … Read more

Shift4 Payments Stock Drops as Trump Taps CEO to Lead NASA

Shift4 Payments’ shares plummeted over 12% on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump nominated its founder and CEO, Jared Isaacman, to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The company’s stock has surged 47% this year. As a private astronaut and close associate of Tesla’s Elon Musk, Isaacman would oversee NASA’s $25 billion budget. The … Read more

Pushpa 2 Ticket Prices Hiked by 20%, Industry in Crisis

The latest craze, Pushpa 2, has seen its ticket prices skyrocket to Rs. 3000 at Mumbai-based PVR Maison Luxe screens, leaving fans and theater owners alike struggling to cope with the drastic increase. The trend is being observed nationwide, with many theaters following suit. Producers claim that such price hikes are necessary to make the … Read more

Spyware Found on 7% of iVerify Device Scans, Including Business Leaders and Government Officials

Commercial spyware has been increasingly used against a wider range of victims, with recent findings suggesting that the malware is not just targeting activists but also business leaders and government officials. A mobile device security firm, iVerify, has discovered Pegasus malware in 7 out of 2,500 scans of their customers’ devices. The company’s Mobile Threat … Read more

US telecom firms, dozens of nations hit by Chinese hacking campaign

The White House has confirmed that at least eight US telecom firms and dozens of nations have been targeted in a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger revealed the details during a call with reporters on Wednesday. The hackers gained access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of … Read more

NASA Launches Lunar Rescue System Challenge

NASA is launching a competition to develop a reliable rescue system for astronauts stranded on the lunar surface due to an injury, medical emergency, or accident. The Artemis mission in 2026 aims to explore the Moon’s south pole, but the harsh environment poses significant challenges. A fully suited astronaut cannot be manually transported due to … Read more