A recent study conducted by Elyse Kharbanda, MD, MPH, and colleagues at the HealthPartners Institute in Bloomington, Minnesota, found that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy did not increase the risk of major structural birth defects. The researchers reported that there was no significant difference in the occurrence of major
The recent news of Paul George signing a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers has sent shockwaves through the NBA community. This move has significant implications for both the Western and Eastern Conferences, setting the stage for a potential showdown with the reigning champions, the Boston Celtics. The deal negotiated by George’s
EU regulators have recently accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook, of failing to comply with antitrust rules regarding its ad-supported social networking service. The Commission claims that Meta’s subscription model restricts users to either pay for an ad-free experience or consent to their data being used for personalized advertising, failing to offer a less
The ongoing parliamentary election in France has taken an intense turn as left-wing and centrist parties are making strategic moves to block the rival National Rally from gaining a majority. The surge in support for the far-right faction in the first round of voting has left analysts and politicians wary of the potential outcome. Figures
In an exclusive deal, Blue Finch Films has secured the North American distribution rights for the horror film “Mom,” featuring the talented actress Emily Hampshire from the popular series “Schitt’s Creek.” The movie made its debut at the Glasgow FrightFest and has now found a home with Uncork’d Entertainment, with plans for a release later
In a groundbreaking study, NASA scientists have unveiled a fascinating discovery in the ionosphere, located about 48–965 kilometers above Earth’s surface. The study, conducted using the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) imaging instrument, has shed light on peculiar X and C shapes that have been observed in this part of the atmosphere.
Samsung Galaxy Ring made its debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, introducing a new category of wearables to the market. This highly-anticipated smart ring is expected to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, unveiling a range of biomonitoring features that could revolutionize the way we monitor our health. One of
Boeing recently made a significant move by announcing its decision to buy back the struggling fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock deal. This acquisition, valued at $8.3 billion, is expected to bring about improvements in safety and quality control within the company. The planemaker agreed to pay $37.25 a share in Boeing stock for
In a moment that would go down in English football history, Jude Bellingham’s mesmerizing overhead kick against Slovakia saved England’s Euros campaign. Just a day after celebrating his 21st birthday, Bellingham’s brilliance was on full display as he rescued his team from the brink of elimination. The goal not only showcased his incredible talent but
Medical professionals across the country are expressing frustration with the long waiting times for insurers to respond to prior authorization requests. Dr. Sabin Dang from the Retina Institute in Missouri has bluntly stated that these delays are a waste of everybody’s time. This issue is causing delays in patient care and treatment plans, leading to