The latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM) survey revealed that U.S. factories remained in a contraction phase in August. With only 47.2% of purchasing managers reporting expansion, the manufacturing sector is below the 50% breakeven point for activity. While this figure is a slight improvement from July’s 46.8%, it falls short of the expected 47.9%
News of a tragic incident in the English Channel has left the world in shock and mourning. At least 12 people, including 10 women and girls, lost their lives after a boat carrying dozens of migrants tore apart in the treacherous waters. The mayor of Le Portel, a French coastal town involved in the rescue
China’s housing market has been grappling with ongoing challenges, despite various government stimulus measures. JPMorgan economist Haibin Zhu believes that these efforts have not been sufficient in supporting the sector. In fact, Zhu predicts that the housing market crash in China is far from over, and home prices may not stabilize until at least 2025.
Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón is considering adapting his acclaimed seven-hour Apple TV+ production, Disclaimer, into a version that would be eligible for Academy Award consideration. The riveting work, based on Renée Knight’s gripping novel, follows the story of Catherine Ravenscroft, a documentary filmmaker portrayed magnificently by Leila George and Cate Blanchett. Cuarón, who revealed his
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing uncertainty with star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s availability with less than a week before the season opener. Coach Zac Taylor has stated that Chase is day-to-day as he remains sidelined from practice while awaiting resolution on a contract extension. This situation has put the team in a position where they
In a recent study involving over 1,000 adults, researchers discovered that cannabis use may lead to changes in the human body’s epigenome. The epigenome, which functions as a set of switches that can activate or deactivate genes, plays a crucial role in regulating how our bodies function. The study, conducted by epidemiologist Lifang Hou and
The use of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as the primary treatment strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses was found to be less effective compared to stenting, according to the REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial. The trial indicated that DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) resulted in a significantly higher composite rate of adverse
Jessica Pegula, the No. 6 seed at the US Open, has made an impressive comeback to the quarterfinals after defeating Diana Shnaider with a score of 6-4, 6-2. This marks Pegula’s seventh appearance in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament, but despite her consistency in reaching this stage, she has yet to secure a
The recent decision by Brazil’s federal supreme court to suspend Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide has sparked a legal controversy. The court’s top justice, Alexandre de Moraes, issued the suspension orders after X defied requests to remove content that violated Brazil’s laws on political misinformation and hate speech online. The court also froze the
British Foreign Minister David Lammy’s announcement to suspend some arms export licenses to Israel is a step in the right direction, albeit a small one. The decision to suspend 30 out of 350 licenses reflects a recognition of the potential for these arms to be used in a manner that violates international law. However, it