The recent China-based INTERACT 4 trial aimed to investigate the effects of bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance on stroke outcomes in an unselected population. The trial, led by Gang Li, MD, PhD, of Shanghai East Hospital, compared early systolic blood pressure reduction to 130-140 mm Hg with usual care en route to
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a major investigation from the European Union over alleged breaches of the bloc’s strict online content law concerning child safety risks. The European Commission has expressed concerns about the potential impact of Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms on children’s behavioral addictions and privacy risks. The European Commission
In a remarkable discovery in southern Germany, scientists have unearthed a rare fossil of a six-armed brittle star in the process of regenerating one body half. This exceptional find, dating back 155 million years, sheds light on the ancient origins of asexual reproduction in star-shaped echinoderms. The fossil was excavated from a limestone deposit that
Cryptosporidiosis disease, caused by the parasite cryptosporidium, has been spreading in the town of Brixham in South West England. This parasite can be contracted through contaminated water or contact with infected animals or humans. The outbreak has prompted urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water to prevent further infections. The symptoms of cryptosporidiosis
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a tough Game 5 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics with three of their top six players sidelined. Star guard Donovan Mitchell, dealing with a left calf strain, was a significant absence for the team. Additionally, Jarrett Allen, who was nursing a bruised rib, and Caris LeVert,
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, showcasing a wide range of films from both established auteurs and up-and-coming talent. With movies like Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Kinds of Kindness, Oh, Canada, and Bird on the lineup, audiences are treated to a diverse selection of genres and styles. The festival promises to
Netflix, the streaming giant, made a groundbreaking announcement regarding its ad-supported tier, which has garnered an impressive 40 million global monthly active users. This figure represents a significant increase from the 23 million users reported earlier this year. In a strategic move, the company revealed its plan to launch an in-house advertising platform, signaling a
The recent assassination attempt on Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has sent shockwaves across Europe. Fico, aged 59, was shot multiple times and is currently in a life-threatening state. The incident took place after a government meeting in the central Slovakian city of Handlova. Fico was quickly transported by helicopter to a hospital in
Dell shares have experienced a significant rise of over 9% to an all-time high following Morgan Stanley’s bullish outlook on the company. Analyst Erik Woodring from Morgan Stanley raised the price target on Dell and highlighted the increasing momentum in the AI server business as a key driver for the stock’s growth. Woodring upgraded Dell’s
Google I/O 2024’s keynote session unveiled an array of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) models and tools that have been in the works for some time. Among these innovations, Project Astra, developed by Google DeepMind, stole the spotlight with its revolutionary real-time, computer vision-based AI interaction capabilities. Unlike traditional chatbots, Project Astra is designed to handle