The junior doctors’ strike in NHS trusts across England has sparked critical incidents and concerns about patient safety. The six-day walkout, being the longest in NHS history, is led by junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association and is centered around pay disputes. This article critically examines the impact of the strike
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In a strategic move reminiscent of the 2019 season, the Baltimore Ravens have chosen to rest their star player, Lamar Jackson, in the regular-season finale. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed this decision, stating that Jackson will not take the field in the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the Steelers’ need for a victory
The Federal Reserve recently released the minutes from their December meeting, revealing that interest rate cuts are likely to occur in 2024. Although they provided few details on when these cuts might happen, Federal Reserve officials expressed a consensus that three quarter-percentage point cuts can be expected by the end of 2024. However, there remains
Microsoft has recently introduced a new version of its software, incorporating an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant known as Copilot. This AI assistant is capable of performing a wide range of tasks, including summarizing conversations, presenting arguments, and writing computer code. Such advancements in AI technology appear to bring us closer to a future where machines
Swapping out liquid petroleum (LP) for biomass cooking fuel during pregnancy made little difference for infant growth or pneumonia rates, two analyses of a randomized controlled trial in low-resource settings revealed. The cooking fuel intervention successfully reduced exposure to household air pollution as measured by fine particles with an aerodynamic diameter of ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5)
Reliance Jio, a leading telecom operator in India, is gearing up to launch its satellite-based gigabit fiber service called JioSpaceFiber. The company has reportedly submitted all the necessary documents and approvals to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). Once approved, Jio will become the pioneer in offering satellite communication services in the
Harvard University President Claudine Gay has announced her resignation in the wake of new allegations of plagiarism. Gay, who made history as the first Black person and the second woman to serve as Harvard’s president, held the position for just over six months, marking the shortest tenure in the university’s history. The controversy surrounding her
Shares of Moderna experienced a significant surge of more than 15% on Tuesday, following a favorable upgrade by Oppenheimer. The investment firm has upgraded Moderna’s stock to “outperform,” citing the company’s potential to introduce five new products to the market by 2026. Moderna had a challenging year in 2023, primarily due to the decline in
The global trade industry is facing persistent challenges in the Red Sea region, particularly due to the activities of Iranian-backed Houthi militants based in Yemen. Despite efforts to protect commercial vessels from attacks, the threat remains high, as evidenced by the recent decision of Danish shipping giant Maersk to pause transits in the Red Sea
The film industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the arrival of Covid lockdowns and the streaming revolution. One noticeable trend that has emerged is the extreme top-loading at the box office. In 2023, three films, namely Barbie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, accounted for a staggering 17.8