The use of sterile gloves in wound treatment has long been considered a standard practice to prevent infections. However, a recent meta-analysis of randomized trials challenges this belief. The analysis, conducted by Dr. Loai Albarqouni and his colleagues at Bond University in Australia, reveals that using nonsterile gloves may be just as effective in preventing
Clayton Kershaw, the veteran pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, finds himself at a crossroads in his career. While recovering from shoulder surgery, he openly admits that he has not yet made a decision regarding whether or not he will re-sign with the Dodgers. In an interview with AM 570 LA Sports, Kershaw revealed that
General Motors’ Cruise, the robotaxi startup, has announced that it will lay off 900 employees, accounting for 24% of its workforce. These layoffs primarily affect commercial operations and related corporate functions, marking the latest upheaval for the company. This decision comes just one day after Cruise dismissed nine “key leaders” due to their response to
In a bid to compete with rival chips from Nvidia and AMD that power large and energy-intensive AI models, Intel has unveiled its latest computer chips, including Gaudi3. This new chip, set to launch next year, is specifically designed for generative AI software. With Nvidia currently dominating the market with its GPUs that power prominent
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25%, signaling that monetary policy will remain restrictive for an extended period of time. Despite falling headline inflation and slower wage growth, the central bank is cautious about the persistence of inflationary pressures in the UK economy.
European heads of state are gathering for a crucial two-day summit with Ukraine at the top of the agenda. However, despite the urgency of the situation, internal divisions threaten to hinder any significant action towards Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s worldwide efforts to seek aid in the fight against Russia’s invasion have highlighted the need for
After being made available on other Pixel devices such as smartphones, tablets, and nest devices, Google has finally brought the Google Assistant Quick Phrases feature to its Pixel Buds Pro. Launched over a year ago, the Pixel Buds Pro already offered several built-in Google features like Translate, making them quite smart. Now, with Quick Phrases,
French authorities have announced the discovery of Alex Batty, a British boy who went missing in 2017 at the age of 11, in France. After spending six long years without any trace, he was found in the town of Revel, east of Toulouse. The news brings hope to his family, who can now anticipate his
Etsy, the popular e-commerce platform known for its marketplace of handmade items and connection to local artisans, is facing significant challenges. In an attempt to restructure the business and cut costs, the company announced on Wednesday that it will be laying off approximately 11% of its workforce, totaling around 225 employees. This decision comes at
In a recent development, a federal judge has decided to pause Donald Trump’s election interference case while the former president appeals her refusal to dismiss the criminal charges he is facing on the grounds of presidential immunity. This ruling has the potential to delay the start of Trump’s trial, which is currently scheduled to begin