GitHub Copilot crosses 20 million all-time users

GitHub Copilot, an AI coding tool offered by Microsoft-owned GitHub, has now reached more than 20 million users, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on the company’s earnings call Wednesday. A GitHub spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that this number represents “all-time users.” That means five million people have tried out GitHub Copilot for the first time…

Why Swedish company is offering 30-minute masturbation breaks to employees – Firstpost

Erica Lust, the founder of a Swedish adult entertainment company, said she started offering 30-minute masturbation breaks to her employees during Covid-19 as a means to reduce stress. The experiment soon received a positive response, with employees feeling ’less aggression’ and ‘more productive’, prompting the firm to make the policy permanent. So, how does self-pleasure…

Mariana van Zeller je najhrabrija novinarka današnjice: “Ja tražim dobro u ljudima”

MARIANA van Zeller jedna je od najhrabrijih i najpriznatijih istraživačkih novinarki našeg doba. Dobitnica prestižnih nagrada Peabody i duPont te autorica serije koja je ove godine s nevjerojatnih 29 nominacija pomela konkurenciju na dodjeli nagrada Emmy, Mariana je novinarka koja bez zadrške ulazi u najmračnije kutke svijeta. Njezina dokumentarna serija Trafficked, koja se emitira na…

Bitcoin whipsaws below $116k amid largest hourly correction in two weeks; risks of further pullback to $114k

Bitcoin (BTC) registered a 1.11% hourly drawdown after the Federal Reserve kept its target range at 4.25%–4.50%, trading at $116,320.13 as of press time following a quick visit below the $116,000 threshold. This is the largest correction recorded during a single hour of trading since July 14, when BTC retraced 1.14% Major cap altcoins registered…

Throat cancer without smoking? Experts warn of new risk factors in India – Firstpost

An increasing number of throat cancer cases are being diagnosed among non-smokers in India, particularly men under 60. Experts link this rise to HPV infections, lifestyle changes and environmental exposures. Read here read more Throat cancer, once predominantly associated with tobacco and smoking is increasingly affecting non-smokers in India, particularly men under the age of…

Filgotinib meets phase 3 endpoint in axial spondyloarthritis trial

Alfasigma to seek regulatory approval following OLINGUITO study success Alfasigma has announced positive topline results from its OLINGUITO phase 3 trial evaluating filgotinib in adults with active axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), including both radiographic and non-radiographic forms. Filgotinib met the primary endpoint, demonstrating efficacy across the full axSpA spectrum. The safety profile was consistent with previous…

What is this rare pregnancy? – Firstpost

Doctors in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, were left stunned after an MRI scan of a 30-year-old woman revealed something highly unusual, she was 12 weeks pregnant, but the foetus wasn’t in her uterus. It was growing in her liver. The woman had unknowingly developed intrahepatic ectopic pregnancy, a condition so rare that many doctors go their…

Elizabeth Rebeil – PharmaTimes

Veranova has appointed Elizabeth Rebeil as VP of Supply Chain Excellence Veranova has appointed Elizabeth Rebeil as Global Vice President of Supply Chain and Operational Excellence. Bringing over 20 years of industry experience, Elizabeth has held senior roles across pharmaceutical, life sciences and manufacturing sectors. She previously served as Vice President of Supply Chain, Procurement and Customer Service at QuVa Pharma.…

AI data analyst startup Julius nabs $10M seed round

Julius AI, a startup that describes itself as an AI data analyst, announced it has raised a $10 million seed round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Horizon VC, 8VC, Y Combinator, and the AI Grant accelerator participated in the round, along with several high-profile angel investors, including Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch,…

Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine receives positive EMA opinion

CHMP recommends authorization for LP.8.1-targeting vaccine ahead of 2025-2026 season Moderna has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use for its updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the SARS-CoV-2 variant LP.8.1. The recommendation supports marketing authorization for use in individuals aged six months and older. A final decision…

Kreator Simpsonsa okrio kad završava serija – i fanovi nisu sretni

MATT Groening, tvorac kultne animirane serije Simpsoni, na Comic-Conu u San Diegu konačno se osvrnuo na pitanje koje godinama muči obožavatelje: kada će serija završiti? Njegov odgovor izazvao je pravu buru na društvenim mrežama. Simpsoni su najdugovječnija animirana serija u američkoj povijesti i neosporno jedna od najutjecajnijih. Ipak, mnogi se slažu da su najbolji dani…

Best Titan Raga ladies watches: Top 10 picks that are a perfect blend of luxury, style and grace for the modern woman

Last Published on Sep 18, 2024 18:25 IST Summary: Explore the top Titan Raga ladies watches available in India. Compare the features, pros, and cons to make an informed decision. Titan Raga is a distinguished brand celebrated for its refined and stylish ladies’ watches. With an extensive range of options, selecting the perfect timepiece can…

U.K. starts enforcing online age check rules

A U.K. law requiring that pornography websites verify the age of their users took effect Friday. The BBC reports that around 6,000 porn sites have said they will start verifying users’ ages to comply with the Online Safety Act, although at least one major site was not requiring age checks as of Friday morning. The…

Film Oče naš premijerno na 50. Međunarodnom filmskom festivalu u Torontu

DEBITANTSKI dugometražni igrani film redatelja i scenarista Gorana Stankovića Oče naš, imat će u rujnu svjetsku premijeru u sklopu programa Discovery na 50. Međunarodnom filmskom festivalu u Torontu, izvijestili su iz Hrvatskog audiovizualnog centra (HAVC). Radnja filma, realiziranog u koprodukciji s hrvatskom kućom PomPom, prati ovisnika o drogama koji dolazi na liječenje u samostansku komunu u…

Why You Feel Insecure in a Secure Relationship

Have you ever entered a new relationship and thought, This is everything I’ve ever wanted—yet still found yourself anxious, suspicious, or emotionally distant? If so, you’re not broken. You’re human. In episode 31 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, relationship experts Kyle Benson and Kimberly Castelo dive into one of the most overlooked aspects…

How air pollution, stress and late pregnancies are fuelling India’s fertility crisis – Firstpost

Infertility is emerging as a pressing public health concern in India, affecting an estimated 10–15% of couples according to studies published in The Lancet and other medical journals. The issue has been further spotlighted by government data and clinical observations pointing to a surge in conditions like PCOS, endometriosis and declining sperm quality, particularly in…

The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum: What to expect when you visit

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> For thousands of years, the Chumash people lived along California’s Central Coast and on its Channel Islands. Then the newcomers arrived — Spanish explorers, Catholic missionaries, Mexican rancheros, California settlers — and the Chumash way of life was dismantled, their people enslaved and their traditions, culture and language forbidden. So it’s hardly surprising…

Nigeria’s SEC backs stablecoins, signalling new crypto chapter

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed support for stablecoin businesses that operate within the bounds of the country’s digital asset regulations. During the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held in Lagos, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama reportedly said the African country is ready to embrace blockchain-based payment innovations as long as they comply with existing laws.…

The Difference Between A Heart Attack And Cardiac Arrest

News broke Thursday morning that Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. The retired wrestling icon reportedly died following a cardiac arrest incident. There have been many high-profile stories of cardiac arrest in recent years. In July 2023, basketball player Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest during a USC practice session. Earlier…

Stellan Skarsgård dobitnik je Počasnog Srca Sarajeva 31. Sarajevo Film Festivala

STELLAN Skarsgård, jedan od najpoznatijih švedskih glumaca dobitnik je Počasnog Srca Sarajeva 31. Sarajevo Film Festivala (SFF), priznanja za izniman doprinos filmskoj industriji te za dugogodišnju i plodnu glumačku karijeru. “Sarajevo Film Festival ostaje postojan i predan svom cilju da istakne teme od velike važnosti, prožete snažnom strašću prema životu. Volim odlaziti tamo”, izjavio je…

Kling Bio partners with Sanofi to accelerate antibody discovery

Collaboration aims to advance next-generation therapeutics and vaccines Kling Bio has announced a new collaboration and licence option agreement with Sanofi to accelerate the discovery of neutralising antibodies using its proprietary B cell platform, Kling-Select. The partnership will focus on identifying monoclonal antibodies with potent neutralising activity against a clinically relevant human viral pathogen. The…

Best Samsung watches: Top 5 picks that are a perfect blend of smart technology, elegant design and fitness tracking

Last Published on Sep 18, 2024 18:40 IST Summary: Find the perfect Samsung watch for your needs with our comprehensive list of the top 5 options available today. From classic designs to advanced fitness tracking, we’ve got you covered. Samsung has established itself as a leading brand in the smartwatch industry, offering a variety of…

Is zero-knowledge proof used in AI agents trading?

AI agents trading The question “Is zero-knowledge proof used in AI agents trading?” highlights an important intersection between advanced cryptographic techniques and algorithmic trading systems powered by artificial intelligence. Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are cryptographic methods that allow one party to prove to another that a statement is true without revealing any additional information beyond the…

Akari Therapeutics advances research on novel PH1 payload for targeted cancer therapy

Akari Therapeutics has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing research on PH1, a novel spliceosome modulator payload used in its antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), which may offer a new approach to treating cancers driven by oncogenic mutations. PH1 modulates RNA splicing to induce cancer cell death and activate the immune system. It generates neoantigens through mis-spliced…

Fiume o morte! osvojio nagradu međunarodne konkurencije Golden Apricot u Erevanu

NAKON šest Zlatnih arena na Pulskom filmskom festivalu i nizu drugih nagrada film Igora Bezinovića Fiume o morte! osvojio je glavnu nagradu međunarodne konkurencije na Međunarodnom filmskom festivalu Golden Apricot u armenijskom glavnom gradu Erevan. U žiriju međunarodne konkurencije festivala u Armeniji bili su rumunjska producentica Ada Solomon, američki redatelj i scenarist Eric Nazarian, kazahtanski redatelj…

Ovagen breakthrough boosts yellow fever vaccine yields

Irish biotech’s germ-free egg platform could help close global shortfall Irish biotech Ovagen has announced a major advance in vaccine manufacturing, with new data showing its germ-free embryonated eggs can produce over 7,600 doses of yellow fever vaccine per egg—18 times more than current industry standards. The study, conducted at the Pirbright Institute in the…

PayPal taps wallets from China and India to make cross-border payments easier for 2 billion people

PayPal announced Wednesday it has partnered with global wallet companies to create a platform called PayPal World that is designed to make cross-border commerce easier. The platform will allow users to pay others using their local wallets and payment systems. The company said the launch partners include India’s NPCI International Payments Limited, which operates mobile…

Preminuo splitski glumac Mirko Kraljev

PREMINUO je splitski glumac Mirko Kraljev, potvrdili su za medije iz HNK Split. Glumac koji je uspješnu karijeru ostvarivao u Hrvatskoj i inozemstvu u 87. godini preminuo je danas u svom splitskom domu. Rođen 6. svibnja 1939., znakovito baš na dan kada je 1893. otvoreno splitsko kazalište u kojemu je ostavio najveći trag i dao…

Polymarket mulls own stablecoin for efficient use of USDC reserves

Crypto prediction market Polymarket is considering launching its own stablecoin to gain control over the interest-bearing reserves currently backing USDC deposits on its platform, CoinDesk reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deliberations reflect a broader industry trend as platforms seek to internalize stablecoin-related revenue, particularly in closed ecosystems. The source told the news…

How SERP Features Have Evolved in the AI Era

We analyzed 1,000,000 SERPs to see how the presence of different SERP features has changed since the start of the year. AI Overviews appeared from nowhere in August 2024, and now appear on over a quarter of the keywords in this sample (and they’re much more prevalent for informational keywords). Functionally, AI Overviews seem to overlap…

PhoreMost unveils platform to streamline molecular glue drug discovery

GlueSEEKER enables rational design of targeted protein degraders PhoreMost has published new data validating its GlueSEEKER platform, a high-throughput technology designed to accelerate molecular glue drug discovery. The study outlines a systematic approach to engineering effector proteins, such as E3 ligases, to trigger targeted protein degradation. The paper, released in BioRxiv, details how GlueSEEKER expands…

Karoline Leavitt Is Asked If Trump Is Serious About Blocking Commanders Stadium Deal

Savannah Romero, co-founder and deputy director of the Black Liberation-Indigenous Sovereignty Collective, said in a statement Monday responding to Trump that “Native Americans are not mascots.” “To equate Native people with cartoonish mascots alongside animals is a gross and ongoing tactic of dehumanization,” said Romero, who is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Nation.…

User privacy app Cloaked adds AI-powered caller screening

Lux Capital-backed Cloaked, a consumer app for user identity protection, launched an AI-powered caller screening and dark web monitoring feature today. Cloaked’s caller screening feature, named Call Guard, takes a call from an unknown number and converses with the caller to understand the intent. The tool automatically filters out spam or potentially scammy calls instead…

George Clooney, Julia Roberts… Na Filmski festival u Veneciji dolazi puno zvijezda

JUDE Law, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Emma Stone… Ako je suditi po službenoj selekciji predstavljenoj u utorak na ovogodišnjem će 82. Venecijanskome filmskom festivalu od 27. kolovoza do 6. rujna sudjelovati mnoštvo međunarodnih filmskih zvijezda. 21 film u utrci za Zlatnog lava Za prestižnu nagradu – Zlatnog lava za najbolji film natjecat će se ukupno…

Google’s Free SEO Tools, Explained

Google provides a solid set of free SEO tools. From simple keyword research to performance tracking, you can stitch together a full workflow without spending a dime. Every SEO—whether beginner or expert—uses Google’s free tools in some capacity. They’re widely accessible, they offer a glimpse into how Google’s search and advertising systems work, and they’re often…

Ezmekly becomes first approved EU therapy for NF1-PN in children and adults

EC grants conditional marketing authorisation to Merck and SpringWorks Therapeutics The European Commission has approved EZMEKLY (mirdametinib) for treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) aged two and older. It is the first authorised therapy in the EU for both adult and paediatric NF1-PN patients. Merck announced the decision,…

Trump: Commanders, Guardians Should Bring Back Old Names

Amid ICE raids, tariff tumult, health concerns and increasing anger about his alleged ties to predator Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump is keeping his eyes on culture wars. In a Sunday morning post on Truth Social, the president wrote, “The Washington ‘Whatever’s’ should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There…

Preminuo je Theo iz Cosby Showa

PREMINUO je Malcolm-Jamal Warner, američki glumac najpoznatiji po ulozi u kultnoj seriji The Cosby Show. Imao je 54 godine. Vijest je za magazin PEOPLE potvrdio izvor blizak obitelji, navodeći da se tragični događaj zbio tijekom obiteljskog odmora u Kostariki, gdje se Warner utopio dok je plivao. Predstavnik glumca nije odmah odgovorio na upit za službeni…

Over $3.4 billion in Ethereum lost forever due to user mistakes and contract bugs

More than 913,111 ETH has been permanently lost due to user and contract-related errors, according to Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase. At current prices, that amounts to approximately $3.43 billion in inaccessible assets, which represent over 0.76% of Ethereum’s total circulating supply. Grogan highlighted several major incidents that have contributed to this significant number…