George Lucas, the renowned filmmaker behind iconic movies such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, is set to receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 25. This prestigious award is a testament to his extraordinary contributions to contemporary cinema and his innovative approach to storytelling that has captured the
Google has been making advancements with its Android operating system, with the introduction of a new feature called Private Space for Android 15. This feature was initially spotted in December 2023, where it was believed to be a tool to hide apps and files securely. However, recent reports have shed more light on the functionalities
Researchers in Belgium have conducted a clinical trial that suggests a potential new treatment for Parkinson’s disease: fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) from healthy donors. The study found that participants who received the transplant showed a significant improvement in motoric symptoms after one year. This development is promising for the future treatment of Parkinson’s and could
Analysts are optimistic about the future of India’s market capitalization, with some predicting that it could reach $40 trillion in the next 20 years. Sujan Hajra, chief economist at Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, attributes this potential growth to India’s strong economic growth and stable currency. On the other hand, Manish Chokhani, director of
Tesla recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit involving Walter Huang, an Apple engineer and father of two, who tragically passed away in 2018 after his Model X SUV, equipped with Autopilot features, crashed into a highway barrier near Mountain View, California. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the incident and concluded in 2020 that
Robert Downey Jr., known for his iconic roles in various movies, recently won an Academy Award for his performance in a Christopher Nolan-directed film. However, during the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel made a joke at Downey Jr.’s expense regarding his past struggles with addiction. Despite this, Downey Jr. seemed unfazed by the joke. Cameras caught him
In the latest update from Spirit Airlines, the company has announced that it will be deferring deliveries of new Airbus planes as part of its strategy to improve liquidity. CEO Ted Christie emphasized the necessity of these steps in ensuring a strong and profitable future for the airline. The deferrals will affect Airbus planes scheduled
The association between vitamin C supplementation and wheeze in children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy has been a topic of recent research. A secondary analysis of clinical trial data revealed that improved airway function appeared to mediate this association. Longitudinal analyses of forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% expired volume (FEF25%-75%) at ages 3,
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has issued a warning to Chinese banks and companies, as well as Beijing’s leadership, stating that there will be sanctions imposed if they assist Russia’s armed forces with the invasion of Ukraine. Yellen made this statement in an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen in Beijing, emphasizing that any involvement in
Google is constantly evolving to provide users with a more efficient and streamlined search experience. One of the latest developments in the pipeline is a Short Video filter for the Google Search app on Android. This new feature is designed to aggregate all short video content from platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and
