Research suggests that delusions could be a precursor to Parkinson's disease.
Researchers in Switzerland are employing robots to induce delusions in Parkinson's disease patients to enhance the treatment regimens for the condition. Watch to find out more!
Uber reports its first yearly profit following its 2019 IPO.
An app for ride-hailing Uber announced its first net profit for the year after going public in 2019. For 2023, the business declared a net profit of $1.9 billion.
The African Union summit discusses financial and educational reform in the face of intensifying crises and wars.
AU conference on education, but political, social, and economic issues also require focus. Conflicts between Sudan and the DRC were discussed. Education and financial reform are the themes of this year's summit, but African countries are also dealing with urgent problems, including displacement crises and undemocratic government transitions.
Harvard: Is the most esteemed university shedding its glamour?
The desire to attend one of the most esteemed universities in the world appears to be waning. Applications to Harvard University are declining significantly for the second year.
HUGE WIN FOR J&J: Florida litigant's ovarian cancer was not caused by talc, the court said.
A Florida jury found that the ovarian cancer that killed a Florida woman in 2019 was not brought on by Johnson & Johnson's baby powder talc product. Patricia Matthey, whose family used Johnson's baby powder every day from 1965 until August 2016, when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, filed the complaint. Erik Haas, global vice president of litigation for Johnson & Johnson, stated that the verdict vindicated the corporation.
Iceland has declared a state of emergency following a fourth volcano eruption in three months.
As lava erupted from a fresh volcanic fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula on Saturday—the fourth eruption to strike the region since December—Icelandic police issued a state of emergency declaration. According to an Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) announcement, a "volcanic eruption has started between Stori-Skogfell and Hagafell on the Reykjanes Peninsula." Images captured in real-time revealed billowing smoke and blazing lava. The explosion started in the Blue Lagoon thermal spa, one of Iceland's most popular tourist destinations, and hundreds of people were evacuated, according to national television RUV.
Israel initiates investigation into troops killed by 'friendly fire'
According to the Israeli military, five soldiers were killed and seven injured in a friendly fire incident in Jabalia. But Hamas has issued a video claiming that 12 Israeli soldiers were killed. It is the Israeli military's single largest casualty since a restarted ground incursion in northern Gaza.
Study: 90% of the Himalayas will experience year-round drought at 3°C warming.
Roaring results from a ground-breaking study conducted by East Anglian University experts have shown that almost 90% of the Himalayan region is at risk of experiencing drought for more than a year. This is a three-degree Celsius increase in global warming.
China-Philippines tensions: Manila accuses the Chinese coast guard of harassment on multiple occasions
The Philippines accused Chinese coast guard ships on February 17 of engaging in "dangerous" maneuvers after they continuously stopped a vessel carrying supplies to Filipino fishermen at a reef off the coast of the Southeast Asian country. See to find out more!
During Ramadan, Palestinians in Jerusalem fear violence from Israel.
The Al-Aqsa mosque compound's entrance has been blocked by Israeli soldiers in occupied East Jerusalem. A few believers said prayers outdoors. Israeli troops at the gate entrance beat other people who were attempting to enter the facility. The third-holiest place on the Muslim calendar is the Al-Aqsa compound. Israeli officials have restricted the amount of persons who can enter since October 7. Many Palestinians living in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem worry that more Israeli restrictions will exacerbate the conflict.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Cranes set up to clear debris from collision
A group of laborers in the US city of Baltimore has honored the six individuals who perished in the collapse of a bridge. Latin American migrants were the victims. Concurrently, the initial crane has been positioned to remove the debris.
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