What to know about the US COVID booster plan—and why WHO hates it
US officials make judgement call on boosters as WHO worries about global supply, variants. Enlarge / A health professional holds a vial of the Moderna vaccine against Covid-19 (credit: Europa Press News) US officials on Wednesday formally an.....»»
Linamar"s Linda Hasenfratz steps down as CEO, remains executive chair, company says
Linamar's Linda Hasenfratz has stepped down as CEO of the Canadian parts supplier, the culmination of a years-long succession plan that will see long-time executive Jim Jarrell take over day-to-day activities at the company......»»
Fewer car journeys and more flights: How COVID-19 has changed the way we travel
Four years after the outbreak of COVID-19, the pandemic seems like a distant memory for many. Yet its impacts on our lifestyle today are often profound and long-lasting, with many researchers on a mission to quantify it across sectors......»»
Baby Boomers Should Stand Up for New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan
By canceling congestion pricing for drivers in New York City, the governor of New York State will hurt many retirees, who need the mass transport investments the move promised.....»»
Olympic Athletes Allowed to Compete while COVID-Positive
Several athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have come down with COVID, but they are still allowed to compete.....»»
Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown starts in September, for real this time
Disney’s plan to enforce a Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown feels like Marvel’s Blade reboot. Both were confirmed quite a while ago, but we keep seeing … The post Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown starts in September, for.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new FP1E Presence Sensor with Matter and HomeKit support
Presence sensors are very useful tools for smart homes. They allow you to trigger scenes and automate without needing a device in hand or pre-plan for automatic automation timing. Today, is releasing its new FP1E presence sensor. Read on to learn mo.....»»
Carlos Ghosn calls Nissan-Honda-Mitsubishi deal a ‘disguised takeover" by Honda
Fugitive former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn says Nissan's plan to team with Honda and Mitsubishi smells like a ‘disguised takeover' by Honda but will be a difficult partnership to pull off successfully no matter how it shapes up......»»
Four key things our study of 25 years of data revealed about entrepreneurs in the UK
Over the past 25 years, the world has lived through major shocks from the 9/11 terror attacks to the global financial crisis to COVID. More recently, the UK—like many other countries—has faced a rising cost of living and stagnant growth......»»
Saturday Citations: Warp drive disasters; cancer prospects across generations; a large COVID vaccination study
This week, researchers reported on the implications of a warp drive containment breach in case you're interested in theoretical space-borne disasters. Scientists in the U.K. report the cardiovascular benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in an extremely t.....»»
NASA says it is “evaluating all options” for the safe return of Starliner crew
SpaceX is actively working on a plan to fly Starliner's crew home. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station on June 13. (credit: NASA) It has now been eight weeks since Bo.....»»
AI search engine accused of plagiarism announces publisher revenue-sharing plan
Perplexity says WordPress.com, TIME, Der Spiegel, and Fortune have already signed up. Enlarge (credit: Moor Studio via Getty Images) On Tuesday, AI-powered search engine Perplexity unveiled a new revenue-sharing program.....»»
I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City—here"s what people using this technology should know
Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit's gun violence rate has fluctuated since the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The city's murder rate increased nearly 20% that year, meaning the city had the second.....»»
Scientists lay out three-step plan to cut overlooked methane emissions
To control the climate crisis, methane emissions must be be tackled. Methane has contributed about half the global warming experienced so far, and emissions are climbing rapidly. An international team of climate researchers writing in Frontiers in Sc.....»»
9o5Mac Daily: July 29, 2024 – Apple TV+ with ads, iOS 18.1 rumors
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s continued work on an ad-supported TV+ plan and their discussions about UK advertising. We also cover a report that the iOS 18.1 beta with Apple Intelligence could launch as soon as this week.....»»
From sci-fi to state law: California’s plan to prevent AI catastrophe
Critics say SB-1047, proposed by "AI doomers," could slow innovation and stifle open source AI. Enlarge / The California State Capitol Building in Sacramento. (credit: Getty Images) California's "Safe and Secure Innovati.....»»
Although it’s not final, SpaceX just got good news from the FAA on Starbase
"SpaceX has dramatically reduced the duration of operations." Enlarge / The Super Heavy booster for Flight 5 of Starship undergoes a static fire test earlier this month. (credit: SpaceX) After SpaceX decided to launch or.....»»
What shapes a virus"s pandemic potential? SARS-CoV-2 relatives yield clues
Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2—a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos—may transmit poorly in people despite being genetically similar to the COVID-19-causing virus, a new Yale study reveals......»»
Virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, scientists find
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to Virginia Tech research published July 29, 2024 in Nature Communications. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicati.....»»
Apple continuing work on ad-supported TV+ plan; in discussions about UK advertising
After hiring a number of advertising executives earlier in the year, Apple is continuing to show signs of an upcoming ad-supported Apple TV+ plan. According to a new report from The Telegraph, Apple has held meetings with a large UK ratings body to d.....»»
How one car dealership group tackles health care insurance costs
A Carter Myers self-insured plan allows it to manage costs and potentially give leftover money back to help employees cover premiums......»»