The Japanese yen has been weakening, and some market watchers are predicting that the country’s central bank may intervene in response to its ultra-dovish policy in a world of high rates and high inflation. Foreign investors are enjoying a rally in Tokyo stocks thanks to the cheaper exchange rate. The Japanese yen traded just north
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After the second month of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a tentative agreement, which has not yet been approved by DGA members. The three-year contract would provide pay and benefit gains, increases to global streaming
Apple announced on Monday that it is collaborating with Unity, a game development software maker, for the release of its Apple Vision Pro headset. The news caused Unity’s shares to surge by as much as 26%, and trading was halted. This marks the second-largest daily gain for Unity since its New York Stock Exchange debut
Apple has announced its newest wearable operating system, WatchOS 10, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The latest iteration of WatchOS brings a redesigned interface and apps, a new Smart Stack to display relevant widgets, and new watch faces. The update will be available in beta version for developers today, while a public release is
A randomized trial conducted to test the efficacy of perioperative pembrolizumab in operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has shown positive results. The trial showed a 42% reduction in risk for disease recurrence or death, thereby supporting the use of PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor in stage II-III NSCLC. Although the trial did not show a significant
The UK was not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic due to years of austerity, according to a report by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The TUC report claimed that funding cuts led to health and social care being “dangerously understaffed” and reduced its capacity to respond to the crisis. The report also stated that multiple
Novak Djokovic is one step closer to claiming his 23rd Grand Slam title after a crushing defeat of Juan Pablo Varillas in the French Open on Sunday. Djokovic, currently tied with Rafael Nadal with 22 major titles, easily defeated his 94th-ranked opponent without being dragged into lengthy baseline battles. Varillas had previously won all of
A phase III trial conducted by SWOG S1826 has revealed that the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab (Opdivo) is more effective than brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) in reducing disease progression or death in newly diagnosed adults and adolescents with advanced-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). Research Findings The trial involved over 976 patients with newly diagnosed stage III-IV
Celine Song’s Past Lives, distributed by A24, has grossed $232k across four screens earning over $58k per location. This marks a strong debut for Song as the film now stands as the second-biggest limited opening of the year so far. Past Lives, a love story that was a Sundance favorite, stars Greta Lee and Teo
Dorset Police have identified the two teenagers who died in a tragic incident at Bournemouth beach on Wednesday. The 17-year-old boy has been named as Joe Abbess from Southampton, while the 12-year-old girl has been named locally as Sunnah Khan. Another eight people were injured in the incident. Families Pay Tribute Joe’s family issued a