Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

The federal government on Friday revealed vehicle efficiency standards for 2027-2031 that improve the fleet fuel efficiency of new cars and trucks—slightly.  The final rules for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), announced Friday by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), set the prescribed improvement at 2% annually for passenger cars and…

Regulators Take on Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI

An A.I. antitrust fight is coming Nvidia has joined the $3 trillion valuation club as a blistering A.I. rally has turned it into the world’s second-most valuable company behind Microsoft. Both companies are at the center of the artificial intelligence boom that has lifted the wider S&P 500 — and both have attracted regulatory scrutiny…

What to Make of the Jobs Report’s Mixed Signals

Sometimes, the many numbers included in the government’s monthly jobs report come together to paint a clear, coherent picture of the strength or weakness of the U.S. labor market. This is not one of those times. Instead, the data released by the Labor Department on Friday was a mess of conflicting signals. It couldn’t even…

Boehringer Ingelheim’s survodutide shows promise in liver fibrosis treatment

Phase 2 trial reveals significant improvement in MASH patients Boehringer Ingelheim has unveiled promising results from a Phase II trial of survodutide, demonstrating a notable improvement in liver fibrosis among patients. The sub-analysis indicated that up to 64.5% of adults with moderate to advanced scarring (fibrosis stages F2 and F3) experienced an improvement without worsening…

Serac’s imaging agent marks a breakthrough in endometriosis detection

Early-stage endometriosis now visible through non-invasive imaging In a significant advancement for endometriosis diagnosis, Serac Healthcare, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, has presented new data showcasing the effectiveness of 99mTc-maraciclatide in imaging the earliest stage of the disease. The DETECT study’s findings, presented by Dr. Tatjana Gibbons at the European Endometriosis Congress, reveal…

Meta quietly rolls out Communities on Messenger

Meta is quietly rolling out a new “Communities” feature on Messenger, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature is designed to help organizations, schools and other private groups communicate in a more organized and structured way. The rollout comes as Meta introduced Communities on WhatsApp back in 2022. The feature lets people connect with others…

Volvo starts production of EX90 EV in US

Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV for the U.S. market is now underway in Charleston, South Carolina, Volvo confirmed Wednesday. Unveiled in November 2022, the EX90 was originally scheduled for first deliveries in early 2024, but it was held back due to software issues. Volvo now plans to deliver the first U.S. customer…

Alchemab receives funding boost for Parkinson’s research

Innovative antibody discovery could lead to new Parkinson’s treatments Cambridge-based Alchemab Therapeutics has been awarded a substantial grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation to propel its research into Parkinson’s disease (PD). The $595,000 grant will support Alchemab’s exploration of antibodies targeting prostaglandin biology, a novel approach that could transform PD treatment. Alchemab’s research focuses…

Bangladeshi police agents accused of selling citizens’ personal information on Telegram

Two senior officials working for anti-terror police in Bangladesh allegedly collected and sold classified and personal information of citizens to criminals on Telegram, TechCrunch has learned.  The data allegedly sold included national identity details of citizens, cell phone call records and other “classified secret information,” according to a letter signed by a senior Bangladeshi intelligence…

Boeing’s Starliner Overcomes Malfunctioning Thrusters to Dock at Space Station

There were glitches with its propulsion system, but Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and the two NASA astronauts it carried successfully docked at the International Space Station on Thursday afternoon. The docking, at 1:34 p.m. Eastern time, was more than an hour later than planned, after the troubleshooting of several malfunctioning thrusters. Starliner’s arrival came one day…

U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry

Tariffs aimed at protecting America’s solar industry from foreign competition snapped back into place on Thursday, ending a two-year pause that President Biden approved as part of his effort to jump-start solar adoption in the U.S. The tariffs, which will apply to certain solar products made by Chinese companies in Southeast Asia, kicked in at…

Amgen’s trial brings new hope for IgG4-RD patients

Inebilizumab shows sound efficacy in landmark research Amgen has announced a breakthrough in the treatment of Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) with its phase 3 clinical trial of inebilizumab showing an 87% reduction in disease flares. This significant result marks the first randomized, placebo-controlled trial to demonstrate a benefit in IgG4-RD, a rare and often devastating…

Europe’s Fed Problem – The New York Times

The Fed’s shadow over the E.C.B. Thursday is a big day for the European Central Bank. It is widely expected to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point, its first cut since 2019 — and outpace the Fed in lowering borrowing costs. Investors will watch to see how that would influence monetary policy beyond…

Resolution unveils data for liver disease treatment at EASL 2024

Extended phase 2 study highlights macrophage cell therapy’s efficacy Resolution Therapeutics Limited, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, has presented compelling clinical data at the EASL Congress 2024 in Milan, Italy, showcasing the significant potential of macrophage cell therapy for treating advanced liver cirrhosis. The MATCH Phase 2 study, led by Dr Paul Brennan…

What Is MDMA Therapy for PTSD? And What Are Its Risks?

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to approve the use of MDMA, also known as Ecstasy, for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. An independent advisory panel of experts reviewed studies on June 4, and decided against endorsing the treatment. Lykos Therapeutics submitted evidence from clinical trials in an effort to obtain agency approval…

Sanofi’s Sarclisa shows significant promise in treating myeloma

Phase 3 research suggests a significant leap forward in myeloma management Sanofi’s Sarclisa, a novel treatment for multiple myeloma, has demonstrated a substantial improvement in progression-free survival for patients ineligible for transplant. The phase 3 IMROZ study revealed that Sarclisa (also known as isatuximab), combined with a VRd regimen, reduced the risk of disease progression…

Google’s new startup program focuses on bringing AI to public infrastructure

Google’s newest startup program, announced on Wednesday, aims to bring AI technology to the public sector. The newly launched “Google for Startups AI Academy: American Infrastructure” will offer participants hands-on training from AI experts and other support for companies solving problems in areas like agriculture, energy, education, public safety, healthcare, telecommunications, transportation, urban development, and…

Nova teen serija hit je na Netflixu. Evo još nekih serija koje generacija Z obožava

NA NETFLIXU ima mnoštvo sadržaja za tinejdžere. Uz anime, akciju, dokumentarce, horore, Sci-Fi, reality, komedije, postoji i žanr teen. Zvijezde tih serija su srednjoškolci, odnosno pripadnici generacije Z. Uz već poznate serije poput Elite, Riverdale, Gossip Girl, Ginny & Georgia, 13 Reasons Why, Stranger Things, Rebelde, Sex Education, Wednesday, provjerili smo što se još nudi…

Google publishes new policy paper emphasizing privacy in AI development

Google released a new policy working paper on June 4 titled “Generative AI and Privacy,” emphasizing the critical need for privacy protections in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The paper, authored by Google’s Global Director of Privacy Safety and Security Policy, Kate Charlet, outlines the company’s approach to embedding privacy safeguards…

Novak Djokovic Withdraws From French Open

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, ending his title defense and meaning he will relinquish the No. 1 ranking. The tournament announced the news, saying Djokovic has a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The extent of the injury was found during an…

Modi’s third term signals policy continuity in India – but with spending cuts

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has emerged victorious in India’s 2024 general election, but with a smaller majority compared to 2019. According to post-election analysis by Goldman Sachs, UBS, Bernstein and Citi, this slimmer mandate may push the government – known for transforming India into a global manufacturing powerhouse and making investments in sectors…

Preminuo sarajevski glumac Toni Kovačević (29)

PREMINUO je Toni Kovačević, 29-godišnji glumac iz Sarajeva. N1.ba piše da je umro nakon dvogodišnje borbe sa zloćudnim tumorom. O glumčevoj smrti oglasili su se iz Akademije dramskih umjetnosti Tuzla.  “Duboko smo potreseni preranim odlaskom našeg dragog Tonija Kovačevića. Akademija dramskih umjetnosti je izgubila dragog studenta, kolegu, prijatelja. Čuvat ćemo te u stalnom sjećanju, onakvog…

G/O Media Sells Gizmodo to Keleops Media

The tech website Gizmodo has been sold to a European media company, the latest brand from the publisher G/O Media to go out the door. The buyer is Keleops Media, Jim Spanfeller, G/O Media’s chief executive, told the staff in an email on Tuesday. Mr. Spanfeller did not disclose the financial details of the sale,…

EpiEndo and AlveoliX achieve milestone in ulcerative colitis treatment

Collaboration yields promising Barriolide therapy Enterothelin EpiEndo Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, and AlveoliX, an innovator in organ-on-chip technology, have announced significant advancements in their joint project, the EpicoliX Project, to develop a novel treatment for ulcerative colitis (UC). Supported by Eurostars, the Icelandic Technology Development Fund, and Innosuisse, the project has identified Enterothelin, a…

Peterostruki oskarovac Alfonso Cuarón dolazi u Hrvatsku, evo i zašto

ALFONSO Cuarón, meksički filmski redatelj, scenarist, producent i montažer, na Slano Film Days će u neformalnom, prijateljskom okruženju podijeliti svoje bogato profesionalno iskustvo, ali se zasigurno i inspirirati uz mlade regionalne talente: redatelje, glumce i snimateljice. Dobitnik Zlatnog lava i peterostruki osvajač Oscara, jedan je od najboljih i najsvestranijih redatelja današnjice, a osim filmova Roma…

A Reporter Whose Beat Blends Sports and Culture

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. When Emmanuel Morgan was hired as a sports reporter covering the N.F.L. and combat sports for The New York Times in 2021, the job felt familiar. After all, Mr. Morgan, who grew up playing football,…

A flat month for miners after a volatile April

April was a month filled with significant activity and volatility for Bitcoin miners. Most of the month was spent anticipating Bitcoin’s halving and the launch of Runes, with many analysts and market experts warning about the outsized impact they could have on the mining sector. As expected, the combination of the halving and Runes propelled…

Filmovi o malim ljudima s velikim mudima

POTAKNUTI uspjehom hrvatskog filma u Cannesu i temom o Tomi Buzovu, iskopali smo još nekoliko filmova o malim ljudima s velikim mudima koji su odbili šutjeti i krenuli u borbe u koje bi se malotko upustio. Dark Waters (2019) Sudska drama koja prati slučaj Roberta Bilotta i njegovu 20 godina dugu borbu protiv korporacije DuPont…

New UCL-developed immunotherapy shows promising results in treating bone cancer

Bone cancer affects more than 150,000 people in the UK and is often resistant to chemotherapy A new type of immunotherapy developed by researchers from University College London (UCL) has demonstrated promising preclinical results in treating bone cancer. Published in Science Translational Medicine, the OPS-gdT treatment platform outperformed conventional immunotherapy when controlling the growth of…

Versus cars, SUVs emit about 20% more CO2—EV or not

SUVs are bad for the environment regardless of their powertrain SUVs accounted for 48% of the global market in 2023 Larger SUVs are worse for the environment than smaller models Global SUV sales continue to grow and, EV or not, so do their emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). SUVs accounted for a…

Best 4K Home Security Cameras for 2024

Amazon Motion detection A 4K resolution doesn’t do much good unless the camera can alert and record when something is happening. The best motion detection includes object recognition for humans, animals and cars. We like to see object recognition for free, but more and more brands are charging for it. We also like to see…

OPEC Plans a Gradual Unwinding of Production Cuts

When officials from major oil-producing countries met on Sunday, they had a tricky task before them: To reassure shaky markets that they would continue to restrain oil supplies. The group known as OPEC Plus, which is led by Saudi Arabia and includes Russia, also wanted to offer some hope to discontented producers like the United…

GM might cool EV charge ports like microchips

Faster DC charging has required a new generation of cable cooling, but General Motors is also looking at cooling of the charge port, a patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) April 25, 2024, and originally filed by GM October 18, 2022, the patent application in question deals with…

The Floating Traffic Jam That Freaked Us All Out

Southern California appeared to be under siege from a blockade. More than 50 enormous vessels bobbed in the frigid waters of the Pacific Ocean, marooned off the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. As days stretched into weeks, they waited their turn to pull up to the docks and disgorge their cargo.…

Notre-Dame Rises Again … in Lego

Arnaud Gaudillat, a history teacher in France, recalled bursting into tears as he watched television coverage of flames tearing through the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in 2019. “We couldn’t do anything but just watch it burn,” he said. Now, five years later, as hundreds of architects, engineers and metalworkers race to finish rebuilding the cathedral’s roof…

GDP Gain in First Quarter Revised Downward in U.S.

Economic growth slowed more sharply early this year than initially estimated, as consumers eased up on spending amid rising prices and high interest rates. U.S. gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, grew at a 1.3 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department said on Thursday. That was down…

2026 Chevy Bolt EV will be most affordable US EV

When the Chevrolet Bolt EV returns next year it will be the most affordable EV in the U.S., Marissa West, president of General Motors North America, said in a recently published interview with Automotive News. GM discontinued the Bolt EV at the end of 2023 but has since then emphasized it’s coming back. The next-generation…

Will Billions More in New Aid Save Family Farms?

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has a line about the state of small-scale agriculture in America these days. It’s drawn from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, which shows that as the average size of farms has risen, the nation had lost 544,000 of them since 1981. “That’s every farm today that exists in North Dakota and…

How to conquer the new Las Vegas

Plan your ultimate trip to always-evolving Las Vegas. Try new immersive experiences and the best places to eat on and off the Strip — including desserts approved by Cake Boss Buddy Valastro. Check out the coolest indie shops and escape the neon lights with fun day trips. Bonus: For relaxing and recovering, find some of…

General Catalyst-backed Jasper Health lays off staff

Jasper Health, a cancer care platform startup, laid off a substantial part of its workforce, TechCrunch has learned. Engineering and product design were among the departments impacted by the cuts, according to posts on LinkedIn from impacted employees. TechCrunch was unable to independently verify the exact number of people who were cut, but an industry…

Trump Media Stock Swings After Conviction

For former President Donald J. Trump, bad news can often be good because it rallies his most loyal supporters to his side. The same holds for many investors in Trump Media & Technology Group, the social media company in which he is the largest shareholder. On Friday, shares of the parent company of Truth Social…

12 Field-Tested Content Marketing Tactics

In this guide, we’re diving into twelve content marketing tactics we’ve tested and continue to use with some decent results. We know they work, and we’re excited to show you the proof. 1. Target low-competition keywords to rank faster Generally speaking, low-competition keywords are search terms where you likely don’t need many backlinks to rank on…