As the Easter getaway kicks off, it is anticipated that there will be around 2.6 million car journeys on the nation’s roads today. Good Friday is projected to be the busiest day for travel during the Easter break, surpassing the expected two million journeys on Easter Monday and 2.3 million on Saturday and Sunday. The
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In recent years, a cancer vaccine designed for dogs has been making waves in the field of veterinary oncology. Developed in 2016, the vaccine has shown promising results in clinical trials, with over 300 dogs already treated. The twelve-month survival rate for canines with certain cancers has increased from 35 percent to 60 percent, and
Healthcare providers are facing a significant challenge in the form of an increase in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease, according to a recent CDC health advisory. The culprit behind the majority of cases this year is the sequence type (ST) 1466 strain of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y. What is particularly alarming is that many of
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently expressed its concerns regarding the lack of implementation of rules to regulate the virtual digital assets sector by many nations. In a detailed report issued by the FATF, it was highlighted that the delay in deploying and adopting these crypto-related rules is providing an opportunity for criminal
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently announced that the government is contemplating the drafting of a casino bill that could lead to significant economic growth. He believes that legalizing casinos in the country could create more job opportunities, boost state revenue, and pave the way for the development of a large entertainment project. Despite the
Jennifer Leak, known for her roles in Yours, Mine and Ours and various soap operas, passed away at the age of 76 due to progressive supranuclear palsy. Her career as an actress spanned from the 1960s to the 1980s, leaving behind unforgettable performances that touched the hearts of many. Tim Matheson, Leak’s co-star in Yours,
During the University of Washington pro day, Michael Penix Jr. showcased his arm talent by launching a deep ball that traveled approximately 75 yards for a completion. This impressive throw highlighted why he is considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the upcoming NFL draft. However, it was not just his arm strength that
The founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a massive fraud and conspiracy that ultimately led to the downfall of his cryptocurrency exchange and related hedge fund. This sentencing comes after a trial in Manhattan federal court, where prosecutors had sought a much longer prison
Toyota Motor is currently in the process of evaluating an expansion of its U.S. truck lineup, with the possibility of adding all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric versions of its popular Tacoma and Tundra pickups. This decision comes as a response to both expected customer demand and the tightening federal emissions and fuel economy regulations. Jack
The FDA has approved vadadustat (Vafseo) for chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related anemia in adults who have been on dialysis for at least 3 months. This announcement was made by Akebia Therapeutics, the developer of the drug. The co-chair of the drug’s clinical development program, Glenn Chertow, MD, MPH, of Stanford University, emphasized the need for
