NASA and Boeing have made an announcement that they are extending the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft, known as “Calypso,” will remain at the International Space Station for an extended period while the organization conducts additional testing on the ground. The crew flight test includes NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni
France’s upcoming parliamentary election has sent shockwaves through the investment community, with the country’s risk premium on the rise. However, according to Citi, there are two potential scenarios that have not been fully factored into the markets, which could have a significant impact on stocks in the wider European region. Beata Manthey, the head of
The Federal Reserve recently released data showing that inflation rates in May had slowed to their lowest annual rate in over three years. The core personal consumption expenditures price index only increased by 0.1% for the month, with a 2.6% increase from a year ago. These numbers were slightly lower than the previous month and
In a groundbreaking decision, a jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay more than $4.7 billion in damages after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws. This ruling stems from the distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to the residential
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has recently introduced a groundbreaking model designed to enhance the quality of AI-generated code. This new model, known as CriticGPT, aims to identify and correct errors in code generated by the ChatGPT system. Leveraging the reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) framework, CriticGPT represents a significant
The field of Alzheimer’s research has seen a significant advancement with the development of a new AI algorithm by scientists from Boston University. This algorithm has the capability to analyze speech patterns of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and predict a progression to Alzheimer’s disease within six years with an impressive accuracy of 78.5
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the UK’s exit from recession in the first quarter of the year was stronger than initially estimated. The gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.7% between January and March, higher than the previously reported 0.6% growth. This positive figure marked the end of
The recent FDA approval of the first point-of-care test for hepatitis C virus (HCV) marks a significant milestone in the fight against this infectious disease. The Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System have been granted marketing authorization, allowing at-risk adults to be rapidly diagnosed and immediately connected to care if needed. This innovative test
The traditional Hollywood release schedule for summer blockbusters is no longer what it used to be. The nervous anticipation for the success of big-budget films has shifted as streaming services like Netflix disrupt the industry. The recent premiere of the $150 million Eddie Murphy feature, “Axel F,” at a screening event hosted by Netflix’s Ted
The upcoming report from the Commerce Department is anticipated to bring some encouraging news on the inflation front. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, a key gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, is predicted to show minimal to no monthly increase for May. This would mark the first instance of such a scenario