The Food and Drug Administration has recently authorized Novavax’s updated protein-based Covid vaccine for emergency use in individuals aged 12 and above. This approval opens up the opportunity for Novavax’s vaccine to compete with the Covid vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna during the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Novavax’s vaccine specifically targets the highly
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The upcoming House race in Virginia’s seventh congressional district has shed light on the complexities surrounding Donald Trump’s proposals to cut the size of the federal government and relocate federal workers. Derrick Anderson, the Republican nominee in the district, has taken a stand against these proposed cuts. With almost 60,000 federal employees residing in the
The APOE4 gene has long been a subject of debate in Alzheimer’s research, but a recent consensus reached by a working group of senior investigators from the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP) has definitively confirmed its toxicity. According to Jeffery Vance, MD, PhD, of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, APOE4 is the
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) recently highlighted its concerns regarding permissionless blockchains that are accessible to the public. The committee, responsible for setting global banking standards, expressed worries not about the public nature of these blockchains but rather their permissionless nature. This distinction raises various risks and challenges for financial institutions that use
Grammy-nominated artist Charli XCX has recently made headlines with the announcement of her upcoming role in the film “I Want Your Sex”. Directed by Gregg Araki, this provocative thriller promises to delve into the realms of desire, domination, and fantasy, offering viewers a unique and intense viewing experience. The film follows the story of Elliot,
In July, inflation in the United States showed a slight increase, based on the personal consumption expenditures price index favored by the Federal Reserve. The report indicated a 0.2% rise in prices for the month and a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices, also saw a 0.2%
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, has successfully completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process following an antitrust fine it received in 2021. This process was supervised by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), with a focus on ensuring compliance with antitrust regulations. The SAMR has stated that the rectification work has produced “good results,” indicating
The viral trend of dogs hitting soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners has taken social media by storm. While many find these videos entertaining and heartwarming, skeptics have questioned the validity of this phenomenon. The idea that dogs can form near-sentences and express complex thoughts through soundboard buttons seems too good to be true
The news of former Strictly Come Dancing star Artem Chigvintsev being arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the US has shocked fans and onlookers alike. The Russian dancer, famous for winning the BBC competition in 2010 alongside celebrity partner Kara Tointon, was taken into custody in California. This incident raises questions about his personal
Following a disastrous earnings report that led to a drastic drop in Intel’s stock price, CEO Pat Gelsinger acknowledged the difficult position the company is in. The stock price plummeted 26%, marking the worst day on Wall Street in over 50 years. With shares down 59% this year, Intel is facing significant challenges in the