In a recent court ruling, Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant was deemed to have acted in self-defense when he punched a teenager at his home in July 2022. The incident occurred during a pickup basketball game where the teenager, Joshua Holloway, allegedly threw a ball at Morant’s face, leading to a physical altercation. Following a
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been identified as a potential risk factor for respiratory complications in COVID-19 patients. A recent retrospective study conducted by Bharati Prasad, MD, MS, and colleagues at the University of Illinois at Chicago explored the association between OSA and the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in hospitalized veterans with COVID-19. The
George Lucas, the legendary filmmaker known for creating the iconic Star Wars franchise, is set to receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 25. This prestigious award is given to individuals who have made a significant impact on the world of cinema, and Lucas is
General Motors’ Cruise self-driving vehicle unit is set to re-deploy cars on U.S. roadways, starting with a small fleet of human-driven vehicles in Phoenix. This marks the first time since the incident that occurred in October of last year that led to the halt of operations by the company. The initial phase of the relaunch
Recently, the political landscape in the UK was rocked by a scandal involving William Wragg, a Conservative MP for Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester. Wragg found himself at the center of a controversy after it was revealed that he had shared personal phone numbers of his colleagues as part of a honeytrap sexting scam. This unethical
Google has been diligently working on a new feature for Android 15 known as Private Space. Initially introduced in a report in December 2023, Private Space was thought to simply function as a tool to discreetly hide apps and files from prying eyes. However, recent developments indicate that Google has made significant advancements to this
A recent clinical trial conducted in Belgium has shown promising results in using fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) from healthy donors to improve motoric symptoms in early stage Parkinson’s disease patients. The research team from Ghent University administered these fecal transplants to 46 patients, with 22 receiving the healthy donor stool transplant and 24 receiving a
The prediction that India’s market capitalization could reach $40 trillion in the next 20 years seems overly optimistic. While it is true that the country has seen strong economic growth and a more stable currency, there are numerous factors that could hinder such rapid expansion. Economic forecasts are inherently uncertain, and to predict such a
In a recent development, Tesla has reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer who tragically lost his life in a car crash involving a Tesla Model X with Autopilot features engaged. The incident occurred near Mountain View, California, in 2018, when Huang’s vehicle collided
Robert Downey Jr. recently won an Academy Award for his role in the film “Oppenheimer” directed by Christopher Nolan. During the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel made a joke at Downey Jr.’s expense, referencing his past struggles with addiction. Despite this, Downey Jr. seemed unfazed by the joke and even joked back by laughing and pointing to