Silicon Valley has splashed over $394 million into the recent US presidential election, with a significant chunk coming from Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk. Musk donated a massive $243 million to Donald Trump's campaign, highlighting the increasing clout of tech billionaires in politics. Cryptocur
Health insurance company Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has decided not to go ahead with a policy change that would have put a limit on how much they pay for anesthesia during medical procedures. This change was announced after the company faced weeks of criticism from doctors and healthcare professi
On October 26, a 22-year-old man from Mauritania named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi opened fire on an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood. The attacker, who was in the U. S. illegally, targeted the man because of his religion. Abdallahi had been in the country since March 2023,
Skylar Aleece Smith, the talented actress who stole the show in 'The Piano Lesson, ' has signed up with Cultivate Entertainment Partners for representation. Smith plays the crucial role of Maretha in the film, which is based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The movie boasts a star-stu
Depression messes with your brain’s communication highways, or networks. Scientists have found three main networks that go haywire during depression: the default mode network (DMN), central executive network (CEN), and salience network (SN). These networks help us think, feel, and pay attention. Wh
Ever pondered what happens when cells die? Scientists have discovered a fascinating tool to observe this process. Introducing TJ-FRP, a unique dye that lights up when cells face trouble. Picture it like a tiny beacon inside our bodies, especially handy for watching mitochondria, the little power pla
Climate change is making it tougher to fight HIV in places with limited resources. Severe weather events are messing up HIV services, which could slow down the goal of ending HIV as a big health problem by 2030. Let's look at how this happens and what can be done to make HIV care stronger. First, l
Lahore, Pakistan, is facing a severe smog issue. This mix of pollution, dust, and smoke under sunlight is bad for our health and the environment. It can cause breathing trouble, heart problems, and even affect unborn babies. As cities worldwide deal with smog, this study examined 50 scientific paper
Ever wondered how your body fights off allergies? turns out, a protein called Clec12b plays a big role in this! Researchers found that this protein helps soothe skin irritation caused by house dust mites. They tested this on mice with allergy symptoms similar to what humans experience. Mice have th
You might know Elon Musk for his space adventures or electric cars. But did you know he's helping Donald Trump's transition team? And guess who's joining him? Venture capitalists (VCs) from Silicon Valley! Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, is one of them. He's being considered for
