Investors concerned about the potential risks of concentration in the market may find solace in exploring value-oriented investments as an alternative strategy. According to Avantis Investors’ chief investment strategist, Phil McInnis, a diversified approach beyond conventional index funds like the S&P 500 could offer more promising returns in the long term. McInnis advocates for focusing
Pope Francis’s presence at the Group of Seven summit marked a historic moment where he discussed the implications of artificial intelligence on society. His acknowledgement of the dual nature of AI, stating that it can inspire excitement and broaden access to knowledge, while also highlighting the potential for greater injustice between advanced and developing nations
Recent research suggests that our body’s circadian clock may have a significant influence on the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. Checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy drug, work by blocking crucial proteins from binding to cancerous tumors, enabling the immune system’s T cells to better recognize and eliminate the cancer cells. While checkpoint inhibitors have
The Princess of Wales, Kate, made a remarkable appearance at the Trooping the Colour procession, marking her first public outing since her cancer diagnosis was announced. Despite facing an undisclosed form of cancer and undergoing treatment since late February, Kate looked radiant and poised as she arrived at Buckingham Palace with her husband, the Prince
The Tribeca Film Festival recently paid homage to one of its founders, the legendary Robert De Niro, with a special event called De Niro Con. The event featured a screening of the film Silver Linings Playbook, along with a discussion with the film’s director, David O. Russell, and actor Ben Stiller. Both Russell and Stiller
Major League Baseball recently disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league’s gambling rules. This decision came just 10 days after the league handed down a lifetime ban on a player for gambling and suspended four others for a year. Hoberg has denied any involvement in betting on baseball and is currently appealing the discipline
Boeing’s Starliner capsule “Calypso” has encountered unexpected challenges during its mission at the International Space Station (ISS). Originally planned for a nine-day mission, the Starliner crew flight test has been extended to at least 17 days. This extension is attributed to the need for further spacecraft testing while docked with the ISS. The crew, consisting
The Princess of Wales, Kate, recently shared an update on her ongoing battle with cancer, stating that she still has a few more months of treatment ahead. Despite facing challenging days, she mentioned that she is making progress and is looking forward to getting back to some public engagements. This announcement has resonated with many
The study conducted by Erminia Massarelli, MD, PhD, focused on evaluating the efficacy of osimertinib in combination with consolidative stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) for the treatment of advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It was presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting, shedding light on the potential benefits of this
The European stock market experienced a sharp decline on Friday, capping off a turbulent week for investors. The Stoxx 600 index opened slightly higher but quickly took a nosedive, ending the day with a 0.9% loss in London. This downward trend has put the regional benchmark on track for one of its worst weeks in
