Omicron’s wave is at least 386% taller than delta’s—and it’s crushing hospitals
Omicron wave's hospital admissions are 76% higher than delta's, CDC reports. Enlarge / Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) checks the vital signs of a COVID-19 patien while her husband rests in a bed next to her at Provid.....»»
Pakistan employs new measures to deal with nearly 70,000 people affected daily by hazardous smog
Pakistani authorities introduced mobile clinics and added more beds in hospitals to treat the nearly 70,000 patients received daily with respiratory-related diseases as hazardous smog continued to shroud the country's east, officials said Wednesday......»»
This four star power station is $740 off today
Never fret about the power going down with the Ecoflow Delta Pro 3 Portable Power Station, now on sale at Amazon for $2,960......»»
Apple"s iPhone 15 led sales globally in mid-2024 with Samsung close behind
Apple's iPhone 15 soared to the top of global smartphone sales in 2024, marking a new wave of demand for premium tech and flashy features.iPhone 15Counterpoint Research shows that Apple's iPhone 15 and Pro counterparts topped global sales in the thir.....»»
Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease
Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»
Public beta for iPadOS 18.2, macOS 15.2, more released with these new features
Apple just launched a new wave of public betas. The first public betas for iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, and more are now available. And they bring a ton of exciting features to users. Here’s what’s new. more….....»»
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan"s cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore is sending more people to hospitals and private clinics, doctors said Wednesday as authorities warned a complete lockdown could be imminent if residents fail to don face masks and fol.....»»
iOS 18.2’s Notes app gets three powerful Apple Intelligence upgrades
The second wave of Apple Intelligence features is coming soon, and it’s a huge upgrade—including for Apple Notes users. iOS 18 already packed a strong Notes update, but next month iOS 18.2 will bring three key AI improvements to Notes. Here’s w.....»»
Spraying rice with zinc oxide nanoparticles protects yields during heat waves, study finds
A small team of horticulturists in China and the U.S. has found that spraying rice plants with a zinc oxide nanoparticle solution helps them better handle the stress of a heat wave. In their study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of.....»»
New trigger proposed for record-smashing 2022 Tonga eruption—unstudied data from seismic wave points to early signals
Fifteen minutes before the massive January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano, a seismic wave was recorded by two distant seismic stations. Now, researchers argue that similar early signals could be used to warn of other impending.....»»
Iran"s supreme leader threatens Israel and US with "a crushing response" over Israeli attack
Iran"s supreme leader threatens Israel and US with "a crushing response" over Israeli attack.....»»
As hospitals struggle with IV fluid shortage, NC plant restarts production
The initial batches will be shipped in late November at the earliest. The western North Carolina plant that makes 60 percent of the country's intravenous fluid supply has restart.....»»
A giant rodent threatens the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It’s time for Whac-A-Mole | Opinion
A giant rodent threatens the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It’s time for Whac-A-Mole | Opinion.....»»
Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they"re in the US legally. Here"s how it works
Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they"re in the US legally. Here"s how it works.....»»
Super Micro’s stock rose 3000% in the AI wave — then its auditor quit, saying it doesn’t trust the management
Super Micro’s stock rose 3000% in the AI wave — then its auditor quit, saying it doesn’t trust the management.....»»
"New wave" as start-up sweeps up Thai ocean plastic
As a long-tail boat arrives at a fishing village on the southern Thai island of Koh Chang, residents gather to sell their wares—not seafood, but plastic......»»
TSA silent on CrowdStrike’s claim Delta skipped required security update
CrowdStrike and Delta’s legal battle has begun. Will Microsoft be sued next? Delta and CrowdStrike have locked legal horns, threatening to drag out the aftermath of the worst IT.....»»
Apple uses giggles to highlight new Apple Intelligence features
Apple is finally rolling out its first wave of Apple Intelligence features, and the company has also released a couple of videos to highlight what's new......»»
Hospitals adopt error-prone AI transcription tools despite warnings
OpenAI’s Whisper tool may add fake text to medical transcripts, investigation finds. On Saturday, an Associated Press investigation revealed that OpenAI's Whisper transcription.....»»
Delta Is Giving Away $400 Gift Cards Every Month Through April 2025 — What to Know
Delta Is Giving Away $400 Gift Cards Every Month Through April 2025 — What to Know.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available with Apple Intelligence and these new features
Apple has released the next big update for the Mac: macOS Sequoia 15.1. This brings the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to the Mac, plus some non-AI upgrades. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»