A recent multisite retrospective cohort study conducted by Elyse Kharbanda, MD, MPH, and colleagues at the HealthPartners Institute in Bloomington, Minnesota, found that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy did not lead to an increased risk of major structural birth defects. The study revealed that major structural birth defects occurred
The recent announcement by the Boston Celtics’ ownership group regarding the sale of the team has sent shockwaves throughout the sports industry. The decision to sell all shares of the team for estate and family planning consideration raises questions about the future direction of the franchise. With the team’s recent success in winning its 18th
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently found itself in hot water with EU regulators over its ad-supported social networking service. The European Commission accused Meta of violating the bloc’s antitrust rules by failing to comply with the requirements set forth in the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Accusations The main issue highlighted by the
The recent surge in support for the far-right National Rally in the first round of the ongoing French parliamentary election has left left-wing and centrist parties in a state of urgency. With figures showing National Rally and its allies securing 33.1% of votes, discussions are underway to prevent them from dominating the National Assembly. French
Blue Finch Films recently announced the North American sale of the horror film Mom, featuring Emily Hampshire from Schitt’s Creek. Premiering at Glasgow FrightFest, the movie delves into the unsettling journey of a mother abandoned by her family and partner after a traumatic incident. As the protagonist, portrayed by Hampshire, spirals into seclusion, she encounters
In a surprising turn of events, free agent forward Paul George has decided to sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. This move comes after months of unsuccessful negotiations between George and his former team, the LA Clippers. This decision has shocked many in the basketball world, as George had previously expressed
Boeing announced its decision on Monday to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, the struggling fuselage maker, in an all-stock deal aimed at enhancing safety and quality control. The deal involves Boeing paying $37.25 a share in its stock for Spirit, resulting in an equity value of $4.7 billion. With the inclusion of Spirit’s debt, the total transaction
The ionosphere, a region of Earth’s atmosphere located approximately 48–965 kilometers (30–600 miles) above the surface, has been a subject of fascination for NASA scientists. Recent discoveries using the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) imaging instrument have revealed mysterious shapes that defy previous understanding of the ionosphere’s behavior. Shapes resembling X and
The Samsung Galaxy Ring made its debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February, promising to revolutionize the wearables category. Expected to be officially launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, the Galaxy Ring is set to introduce a range of biomonitoring features that will set it apart from other wearables in
During England’s Euro campaign, Gareth Southgate trusted his judgement by keeping Jude Bellingham in the starting lineup despite calls to drop him. Bellingham proved his worth with a mesmerizing moment of magic – an overhead kick that saved England in the 95th minute against Slovakia. The decision to trust Bellingham paid off, as he not