US Port Strike Threatens Major Economic Disruptions
Dockworkers at US East and Gulf Coast ports represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association are on the verge of a port strike as labor negotiations remain unresolved.
Dockworkers at US East and Gulf Coast ports represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association are on the verge of a port strike as labor negotiations remain unresolved.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed SB 1047, a bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence safety. The bill was titled the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, to establish safety measures for large-scale generative AI models.
The American Association for Cancer Research has found that excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing cancer. Alcohol is toxic to human cells and can lead to chronic inflammation, which is a known risk factor for cancer development. Alcohol consumption alters the gut microbiome, which also contributes to cancer risk.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Cobenfy, a treatment for schizophrenia. This is the first time in decades that a new class of antipsychotic drugs has emerged. Until now, most available treatments have relied on targeting dopamine receptors in the brain, but Cobenfy takes a different approach.
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm over Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday night around 11:10 p.m.
A team of international researchers discovered a new species of invasive flatworm in the United States named Amaga pseudobama. First observed in North Carolina in 2020, this flatworm species closely resembles the previously identified Obama nungara, an invasive species from South America.
The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing Visa of unlawfully monopolizing the debit card processing market. The DOJ alleges that Visa has used its position in the market for over a decade to stifle competition, prevent the entry of new payment processors and force businesses to rely on Visa’s network.
A 64-year-old woman from the Midwest region of the United States died on Monday, September 23, 2024 using the Sarco suicide capsule. The death occurred near Merishausen, a forested area close to the German border in northern Switzerland.
Hurricane John has made landfall on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast. The Category 3 hurricane resulted in two confirmed fatalities with tin roofs ripped off, mudslides triggered and trees toppled in affected regions.
The FDA has authorized the use of FluMist, a nasal spray vaccine, for self-administration at home. This new approval provides a convenient alternative to the traditional flu shot especially for individuals who have needle aversion or find it challenging to visit healthcare settings for immunization.