Venice recently made headlines by implementing a historic pilot program, becoming the first city in the world to charge tourists for visiting. The initiative aims to address the challenges posed by mass tourism and create a more sustainable environment for locals. Day-trippers to Venice are now required to pay a 5 euro fee to enter
A recent medical case report has raised concerns regarding the possible transmission of chronic wasting disease (CWD) from deer to humans. The report suggests that two hunters died after consuming venison from deer infected with CWD, a fatal prion disease often referred to as “zombie deer” disease. This zoonotic leap from animals to humans has
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by New York’s highest court, resulting in the ordering of a new trial. This decision was made due to the judge’s erroneous admission of testimony regarding uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against individuals not included in the original complaints. Despite the overturning of
During the Supreme Court hearing, Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed doubt about the argument put forth by former President Donald Trump’s legal team regarding presidential immunity from prosecution. She questioned the notion that a president should be shielded from criminal charges for any official actions taken while in office. Sotomayor raised concerns about the potential implications
Recent leaks have hinted at the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, alongside the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 model. The Pro model was spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification listing, suggesting that the release date is drawing near. It is speculated that these earbuds may be unveiled alongside other
Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has sparked discussions among healthcare professionals. Some see it as an ode to the struggles and challenges faced in the medical field. For example, medical student @NDAcademic found the lyrics, “I love you, it’s ruining my life,” to be all too relatable. This highlights the emotional toll
The recent incident involving military horses bolting and charging through central London has brought attention to the care and safety of these animals. The Household Cavalry reported that the horses were spooked by builders dropping rubble from a height near them during a routine exercise in the Belgravia area. As a result, two of the
Minnesota forward Naz Reid has made history by being named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, marking the first time a Timberwolves player has received this prestigious award. Reid, at the age of 24, had a standout season with career highs in points and rebounds, averaging 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Walgreens recently announced its plan to work directly with drugmakers to bring cell and gene therapies to U.S. patients. This move is part of the company’s broader expansion of its specialty pharmacy services, marking a significant development in the healthcare industry. The Rise of Specialty Pharmacies Specialty pharmacies have cemented their role in the U.S.
A novel strategy utilizing sequential CD7 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy followed by haploidentical hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) has shown promising results for patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic cancers. The approach, proposed by researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China, involves administering CD7 CAR T-cell therapy to achieve complete remission, followed