During the Democratic National Convention, Sen. Bernie Sanders delivered a primetime speech that diverged from Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign platform. Sanders adamantly reiterated his support for a Medicare for All program, emphasizing the need to guarantee healthcare to all people as a human right rather than a privilege. This stark contrast in policy priorities
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Wednesday following the end of an eight-day winning streak for U.S. benchmark indexes. The S&P 500 saw a decrease of 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped by 0.33%. Similarly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.15%. If the S&P had continued to rise on Tuesday, it would have
Pancreatic cancer is a challenging disease to treat, with limited treatment options and poor outcomes. A recent randomized phase II study has shown promising results in terms of tolerability and efficacy for a dose-reduction strategy involving a commonly used first-line combination of nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine. The study, known as the ALPACA trial, focused on patients
Travis Kelce, the recent Super Bowl champion, is set to take on a new role in the upcoming action comedy film “Loose Cannons” under Lionsgate. With the script penned by Timothy Dowling, known for his work on “Pixels,” and produced by Chad Stahelski of the John Wick franchise’s fame, the movie is already generating buzz
A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Texas has put a halt to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that sought to ban noncompete agreements commonly used by employers. Judge Brown stated that the FTC overstepped its authority by attempting to prohibit practices it considers unfair without providing sufficient evidence to justify
Waymo, the self-driving vehicle venture owned by Alphabet, has experienced a significant surge in its paid robotaxi rides in the U.S. According to a recent announcement by co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo is now providing over 100,000 paid rides per week, doubling its weekly trips from just a few months ago. This growth signifies the increasing
The issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways is a growing concern, not only for the environment but also for human health. Recently, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a potentially sustainable and safe method for removing microscopic pollutants from water, particularly nanoscopic polystyrene beads. Using natural liquid ingredients with low
The tragic sinking of the luxury yacht “Bayesian” off the coast of Sicily has left six people, including the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, Jonathan Bloomer, missing. Bloomer, who has held a non-executive role at Morgan Stanley International since 2016, was on board the yacht along with other passengers and crew members when it was
After over a year of being exclusive to the PS5, Final Fantasy XVI is finally making its way to PC. Square Enix has announced that the latest installment in the Final Fantasy series will be launching on September 17 on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. This is great news for PC gamers who
In a gesture of support to the community of Southport after the tragic knife attack, the King has planned a visit to meet with some of the children who survived the attack. His Majesty is set to have a private meeting with the young survivors and their families at The Hart Space community centre. This