US will pay vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA based pandemic flu vaccine
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World - ABC News
Dozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
More than a dozen tigers have died after contracting bird flu at a zoo in southern VietnamYesterday -
Tech - Wired
Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Israel’s offensive in Lebanon has displaced 1.2 million, prime minister says
Nearly one quarter of all Lebanese have been displaced by Israel’s military campaign there, the country’s caretaker prime minister said.Yesterday - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Kamala Harris’s Wall Street charm offensive begins to pay off
Vice-president builds ties with finance bosses in attempt to quell support for Donald TrumpYesterday - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - NBC News
Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base
Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.Yesterday -
Health - ABC News
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this yearYesterday - California -
Top stories - CBS News
Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Augusta National Golf Club donates $5 million for Hurricane Helene relief
Augusta National Golf Club made the donation in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Images show Hurricane Helene's damage as new storms develop
Recovery efforts continue in parts of the South where Helene's massive rains led to coastal surges and inland flooding. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports from Marion, North Carolina, and CBS News ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Record number of kindergartners had vaccine exemptions last year: CDC
The number of vaccine exemptions reported among U.S. kindergarteners reached another record high during the 2023-24 academic year, the record set last year. According to the Centers for Disease ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Walz to attend 'Million Muslim Votes' summit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will attend a Muslim American advocacy group's summit on Thursday in an effort to turn out voters as Vice President Harris works ...2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Jaguars Paid Their Quarterback $275 Million. Now, They’re 0-4.
Trevor Lawrence’s current nine-game losing streak as a starter is one away from a franchise record.2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC study
This year's flu vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization in the Southern Hemisphere but wasn't as effective as the one used in the prior season, a new CDC study found.2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
As tech giants monopolize AI talent, development studios like Lateral emerge to offer tailored solutions for startups and Fortune 500s alike
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, a select few development studios have emerged as trusted partners, providing the technological infrastructure ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Musk’s millions in rightwing gifts began earlier than previously known – report
X owner has spent tens of millions to fund conservative causes including anti-immigrant and anti-transgender ads. Elon Musk has given tens of millions of dollars to rightwing groups in recent ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How late can you pay your credit card bill?
The later you pay your credit card bill, the more repercussions there tend to be.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Hitman 3 VR Developer Has Reportedly Laid Off Almost All Of Its Staff
After launching to mixed reviews earlier this year, Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded developer XR Games has reportedly laid off nearly all of its staff. In a LinkedIn post by the former head of production ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.2 days ago -
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Tech - GameSpot
Avatar: The Last Airbender "AAA" Game In Development At Space Marine 2 Studio Saber Interactive
Paramount Game Studios and Saber Interactive have officially confirmed that a "AAA" game set in the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender is in development. Currently in production, the game is ...2 days ago -
Science - The New York Times
The Food of Space Travel Could Be Based on Rocks
Scientists are studying whether future astronauts on deep-space journeys could transform compounds in asteroids into food.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Musk donated millions to GOP causes as early as 2022: Reports
Billionaire Elon Musk donated millions of dollars to Republican causes as early as 2022, much earlier than previously known, according to media reports. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO gave more than $50 ...2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Avarra raises $8M for AI-based avatar sales training
Avarra raised $8 million and it is launching its first AI-avatar-based enterprise app that uses AI avatars to train human salespeople.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - GameSpot
Brutal Game Layoffs Continue With Smite Developer Hi-Rez
The ongoing wave of layoffs in the video game industry continues with Hi-Rez Studios, the developer of the Smite games, announcing it will be letting go of an unspecified number of employees. The ...2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
European car makers have hit a low point, Barclays says
Barclays analysts said the problems facing European car makers in China have been factored in, meaning they could now be set for a rebound2 days ago - Europe -
Politics - The Hill
Last pandemic-era student loan benefit ends even as borrowers struggle to make payments
The last of the pandemic-era student loan benefits are gone, winding down four years of additional help to borrowers that advocates say was never actually enough. The Biden administration’s ...2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond
Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.2 days ago - Climate