Neuralink Wins ‘Breakthrough Device’ FDA Approval for Tackling Blindness

A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People

Science Corporation's retinal implant allowed some people who lost their central vision to read, play cards, and recognize faces.

Tech - Wired - October 25

FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices

Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

AbbVie wins FDA nod for infusion treatment for advanced Parkinson’s disease

Vyalev is the first subcutaneous 24-hour continuous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for advanced Parkinson’s disease.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Shell fights to win approval for sale of Nigerian onshore business

Energy major and prospective buyer in lobbying drive to overcome regulator’s objections to $1.3bn deal

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Possible breakthrough in shingles treatment

Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus. Dr. Jon ...

Hornets' Grant Williams ejected after tackling former teammate Jayson Tatum in Celtics' 124-109 win

Grant Williams ran into Jayson Tatum like he was making a tackle on a football field.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Scientists develop DNA technology in data storage breakthrough

Genetic code technique for preserving huge amounts of digital information could be ‘cheaper than hard drives’

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Cop16 ends in disarray and indecision despite biodiversity breakthroughs

Conservation summit agrees global levy on drugs from nature’s genetics and stronger indigenous representation, but developing nations furious at unmet funding promises. A global summit on halting ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

8 Best Smart Shades, Blinds, and Curtains (2024)

From made-to-measure smart shades to retrofit curtain bots, these are our favorite WIRED-tested drapes for your windows.

Tech - Wired - October 16

At the Grocery Store, Blinded by the Light of the ‘Health Halo’

The term refers to the perception that a food product is generally good for us based on a single claim, casting subliminal power over our diets and dollars.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

26 best blind box gifts in 2024

The best blind box gifts include figurines, collectibles and more from brands like Sonny Angels, Smiski, Smoko and Squishmallows.

Tackling misinformation at school

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Schools tackle false info amid hurricanes, election Schools face challenges teaching children how to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Eye on America: AI medical breakthroughs, and a Disney Imagineer receives a major honor

In Massachusetts, we learn how artificial intelligence is making medicine more accurate and improving patients' lives. And in California, we meet an acclaimed Disney Imagineer and lifelong inventor ...

Kings Top Six Showing Signs of Much Needed Breakthrough

Three Kings players have stood out this season, and they are not the usual suspects: Alex Turcotte, Quinton Byfield, and Brandt Clarke. Clarke has been leading the team's defensive core, posting 12 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Indian experts hail breakthrough in bid to save huge native bird

The birth of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination has given hope to conservationists.

Apple Intelligence rollout begins on eligible devices

Your iPhone could become a whole lot smarter Monday with the launch of Apple Intelligence, introducing a slew of AI features on eligible devices. CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News ...

Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy

Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.

Scary clown attacked with needle at Halloween event

The victim was in costume at an event dubbed online "north Wales ultimate scare fest".

Russia Is Accused of Terrorism in Alleged Incendiary-Device Plot

Lithuania said an operation to send explosives by mail shouldn’t go unanswered.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

New film tackles the development of IVF

IVF has become a key issue on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 election, with Democrats vowing to protect it and Senate Republicans voting to block a bill that would protect its availability. ...

Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting

Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

'Love is Blind' finally gets political. Is supporting Trump a relationship dealbreaker?

The Netflix dating show has previously skirted discussions of politics, but in Season 7 they take center stage.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

Protesters Say Uber and Lyft Are Still Failing Their Blind Passengers

At a protest in San Francisco, blind Uber and Lyft users claim that the ride-hailing companies aren’t doing enough to prevent drivers from turning them away.

Tech - Wired - October 20

Blind date: ‘She’s the type of person who makes time fly by’

Sophie, 28, a community manager in tech, meets Jack, 26, a manager of a food delivery startup. What were you hoping for? Someone to write that their first impression of me was “love at first ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Miscarriages due to climate crisis a ‘blind spot’ in action plans – report

The harm to babies and mothers is one of the warnings being sent to Cop29 decision-makers by leading scientists. Miscarriages, premature babies and harm to mothers caused by the climate crisis are ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' blackout dance imitating blindness

Judges say the comedian's performance with dance partner Dianne Buswell was "absolutely spectacular".

Compounding pharmacies can resume making tirzepatide as FDA reconsiders shortage

The FDA said in a court filing late Friday that it would allow pharmacists to continue making compounded versions of tirzepatide as it reconsiders whether the drug is in shortage.

FDA will reconsider decision barring copycat versions of Lilly weight loss drug

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will reconsider its decision to remove Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drug from its official shortage list and allow compounding ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

FDA Freezes COVID-Flu Combo Vaccine Trial Over Safety Concern

Maker Novavax reported a recipient of the combination vaccine experienced symptoms of nerve cell damage.

Business - Inc. - October 16

FDA recalls thousands of antidepressant bottles due to cancer-causing chemical

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II recall of more than 7,100 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine due to the possible presence of a carcinogen. Duloxetine belongs to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

FDA identifies possible sources of McDonald's E. coli outbreak

The FDA is looking into two possibilities as the source of an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers. CBS News Colorado reporter Karen Morfitt has the latest.

FDA eyes McDonald's supplier's onions as source of E. Coli outbreak

The FDA said Thursday that it's investigating whether McDonald’s supplier Taylor Farms is the possible source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders hamburgers.

FDA investigates onion supplier in McDonald's E. coli outbreak

The FDA says it is focusing on a California company that sells McDonald's and other restaurants onions. McDonald's says California-based Taylor Farms is the source of the potentially tainted onions ...

FDA investigating if onions are source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's

McDonald's on Thursday confirmed to CBS News that California-based produce giant Taylor Farms is the supplier of slivered onions that have been removed from many of its restaurants amid an E. coli ...

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