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Game Changers: 5 NBA Stars Who Dominated Business After Retirement

December 30, 2024

Not all retired NBA stars fade into the background after hanging up their jerseys. Some step into new opportunities with the same drive they had on the court. Take Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O’Neal—their post-NBA careers are legendary for smart moves and massive fortunes. But there

business

Outlook Therapeutics: Navigating Risks in Supply Chain Dependence

December 30, 2024

Outlook Therapeutics, known by its ticker OTLK, has recently highlighted a new set of challenges. The company relies heavily on external manufacturers, primarily FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, for making and supplying their drug candidates like ONS-5010/LYTENAVA. This outsourcing isn't without i

health

Exploring Galantamine Modifications for Alzheimer's Treatment

December 30, 2024

Galantamine, known for its role in managing brain disorders, has been modified to create potential drugs for Alzheimer's disease. Scientists designed and synthesized a variety of galantamine analogues, one of which, named C2, showed great promise. By adding a benzylpyridine ring to galantamine's hyd

health

Saving Lives and Money: The Benefits of Australia's New Maternal RSV Vaccine

December 30, 2024

Respiratory syncytial virus, often called RSV, is a big problem for little kids. Babies under a year old get sick the most from this virus. Recently, Australia approved a new vaccine that protects moms during pregnancy, so their babies stay healthier. It's a smart move to check if this vaccine is wo

politics

Is the Social Security Fairness Act Fair Enough?

December 30, 2024

Congress recently passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which is good news for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees. This new law means they can now get their full Social Security benefits back. These benefits were taken away by two old laws called the Windfall Elim

health

Medicines for Heart Health: Accessibility and Cost in Addis Ababa

December 29, 2024

Healthcare is a basic right, but many around the world can't access it. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries. A recent study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, looked into the availability, pricing, and affordability of essential medicines for heart disease. Researchers checked public,

crime

A Subway Tragedy: Homelessness, Immigration, and a City's Struggles

December 29, 2024

Last Sunday, a woman lost her life in a horrifying way on a New York City subway train. A homeless man from Guatemala, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, allegedly set her on fire. Yet, no one knows her name. This tragic event has brought to light three big problems that New York City is grappling with: homele

entertainment

Flying Fun: How Movies Land On Your Seatback

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered how your favorite movies end up on the seat back in front of you during flights? Let's dive into the fascinating world of in-flight entertainment! Around 50-80% of travelers can't wait to hit play, while some passengers, like those on late-night flights from Las Vegas or kids under two

politics

Pictures Show Biden’s Son with Chinese Business Partners

December 29, 2024

Newly revealed photos show then-Vice President Joe Biden meeting some of his son Hunter Biden’s Chinese business partners during an official trip to China in 2013. Hunter was also seen with his father meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials. These images, released by th

technology

Taiwan's Language Model: Bridging Culture and Linguistics

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered why language models often struggle with Taiwanese Traditional Chinese? The nuances of this language have long been ignored. Enter Taiwan LLM—a unique Large Language Model specifically designed for Taiwan's Traditional Chinese. By using a massive pretraining corpus and instruction-finet