In a surprising turn of events, Republican nominee Derrick Anderson, running in Virginia’s seventh congressional district House race, has chosen to distance himself from the traditional stance of his party and former president Donald Trump. Anderson, who is campaigning in a region with a significant federal employee population, has declared his opposition to proposed cuts
Grammy-nominated pop sensation Charli XCX is making waves in Hollywood with her recent signing onto the cast of I Want Your Sex, a forthcoming thriller from director Gregg Araki. This marks her second foray into live-action roles, following her appearance in Faces of Death. In I Want Your Sex, Charli’s character details are currently under
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has recently expressed concerns regarding permissionless blockchains, specifically in the context of financial institutions. While these blockchains are accessible by the public, the main issue arises from their permissionless nature, which presents various risks and challenges that need to be addressed. Permissionless blockchains are also known as trustless or
In July, inflation saw a slight increase, in line with the expectations set by the Federal Reserve as they prepare for a potential interest rate reduction. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose by 0.2% on the month and was up 2.5% from the previous year. The core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices,
Recent research conducted by a working group of senior investigators, convened by the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), has shed light on the controversial role of the APOE4 gene in Alzheimer’s disease. The consensus reached by this group has confirmed that the APOE4 gene is definitively toxic, marking a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research. This
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, has recently completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process imposed by China’s market regulator following an antitrust fine it received in 2021. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has been overseeing Alibaba’s compliance with antitrust regulations over the past few years. According to a Google-translated statement by SAMR,
In recent times, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have been flooded with videos of dogs hitting soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners. These videos often portray dogs seemingly forming coherent sentences and making demands, leaving many viewers in awe of their apparent intelligence. However, skeptics, including some biologists, have raised doubts about
Recently, former Strictly Come Dancing star Artem Chigvintsev made headlines when he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the US. The Russian dancer, known for his success on the BBC competition show, was taken into custody after a domestic violence call in California. According to Officer Henry Wofford from Napa County Sheriff, Chigvintsev’s
The FDA has recently implemented a final rule that raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales. This rule, which will go into effect on September 30, requires tobacco retailers to verify the age of anyone under the age of 30 who is trying to purchase tobacco products. This new age restriction
The 2024 Venice Film Festival began with the highly anticipated Tim Burton-Michael Keaton sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. While Michael Keaton delivered a compelling performance as the undead star, the film seemed to lack originality, feeling more like a school reunion of the class weirdo rather than a true sequel. Despite its humorous elements, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice failed
