The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised serious concerns about a potential treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), known as NurOwn, developed by BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics. As the FDA prepares for an advisory committee meeting this week, the agency has deemed the drug’s application incomplete and lacking in evidence of effectiveness and product
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have finally reached a preliminary labor agreement, bringing hope to the end of the ongoing writers strike. After months of stop-and-start negotiations, both parties have come together to draft the final contract language. This tentative deal signifies a victory
Amazon has announced a $4 billion investment in Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm, further strengthening its commitment to AI and keeping up with the competition from Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google. The collaboration aims to capitalize on the potential of generative AI, with AWS as the primary cloud provider. Anthropic’s selection of Amazon Web Services
Rumors suggest that the Samsung Galaxy A05s is set to make its debut in the market soon. This smartphone is anticipated to succeed the popular Samsung Galaxy A04s, which was launched in October 2022. If the rumors are true, the Galaxy A05s has the potential to be a worthy successor, boasting an octa-core chipset and
AstraZeneca, a leading biopharmaceutical company, has caught the attention of investors with its robust pipeline of therapies that extend beyond the realm of oncology. Jefferies analyst Peter Welford recently upgraded the stock to a buy rating from hold, highlighting the potential that many investors have overlooked. With an increased price target on U.S.-listed shares of
The United Kingdom is bracing itself for a major storm named Agnes, which has been classified as a potential “danger to life” by the Met Office. A yellow warning has been issued for Storm Agnes, covering a vast area from southwestern England to Scotland and Northern Ireland. The warning is in effect from 10am on
Iconic actress Sophia Loren, known for her remarkable talent and beauty, was recently hospitalized following a fall at her home in Geneva. The 89-year-old Italian star suffered fractures to her hip and femur, resulting in the need for surgery. Fortunately, the procedure was deemed successful, bringing some relief to her fans worldwide. Loren had several
Having made his first three career starts, Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has already etched his name in the NFL history books. In Sunday’s stunning upset against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Stroud delivered a remarkable performance, going 20-for-30 for 280 yards and two touchdowns. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Stroud became the first
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, currently facing federal bribery charges, has made a surprising and controversial decision in selecting his legal representation. Menendez has chosen Abbe Lowell, the same attorney who is currently defending Hunter Biden against his tax and firearm charges. This choice has raised eyebrows and sparked a debate about the ethical implications
According to Stanley Kalata, MD, MS, of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, there seems to be a lack of clarity regarding the benefits of robotic-assisted cholecystectomies compared to laparoscopic procedures. The quote implies that the potential risks associated with removing the gallbladder using robotic assistance may outweigh any advantages it offers. However, the