By Neha Mathur Sep 29 2023 Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. In a recent article published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers presented the findings of a population-based study conducted across 185 countries to estimate premature deaths due to 36 different types of cancers in 2020, a leading cause of premature deaths worldwide. Study: Quantitative estimates
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In an era where technology is often dubbed the great equalizer, it's the nuanced differences that are leaving an impact. As industries evolve at a breakneck speed, so does their need for technology that's cut from the same unique cloth as their challenges. The cookie-cutter, off-the-shelf solutions are being nudged out by bespoke technologies specifically
From STEMCELL Technologies Inc. Sep 29 2023 Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is pleased to announce it will be the presenting partner of the Girls and STEAM Summit at Science World in Vancouver. The Summit, which takes place on November 4, 2023, is a full-day event with workshops, hands-on
Within six weeks of launching its stablecoin PYUSD, PayPal Holdings IncPYPL managed to not only be compatible with numerous blockchain platforms but also been able to secure a spot in the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) greenlist. What Happened?PayPal announced in a blog post today, Individuals using compatible external wallets, and merchants accepting
On Sept. 19, Justin Sun, founder of Tron Network TRX/USD tweeted: 1B #USDT on #TRON. The Tron Network account echoed the celebration, tweeting: "#TRON is the king of #USDT". 1B #USDT on #TRON https://t.co/mJnjuQgus9 H.E. Justin Sun ??? (@justinsuntron) September 19, 2023 Feroz Lakhani, senior partnerships manager for Tron Network said, "More people around the
Bad polling numbers for President Joe Biden are fueling concerns about his 2024 re-election campaign seeking a second term in the White House. Bidens job approval figures have dropped to the low 40s on average while some polls indicate a hypothetical 2020 rematch leaning in favor offormer President Donald Trump. Then there is the fact
Artificial intelligence (AI) firmOpenAIis reportedly discussing a share sale with investors, which could catapult its valuation to $90 billion. Thats a sharp rise from its earlier valuation this year, showcasing a threefold increase. What Happened: As reported byThe Wall Street Journal,Microsoft Corp.MSFT , which owns a 49% stake in the startup, is banking on revenues
Fxview was named "Best Global Broker" at the UF AWARDS Global 2023 ceremony, earning it a significant place as the winner Fxview has been recognised as the "Best Global Broker" by UF AWARDS Global. This prestigious award recognises Fxview's outstanding contributions to online trading and fintech, and it was bestowed by the event's organisers, Ultimate
MoneyGram International plans to launch a noncustodial wallet service beginning in 2024. Find out more on how financial services have blended with technology. Meet and engage with transformativeFintech businessleaders and investors at Benzinga's exclusive event Fintech Deal Day. Tickets are going fast get yours! What Happened: The company's digital wallet, built by Cheesecake Labs, is
An upcoming conference hosted by Andy Stanley’s church for ministry leaders and parents of LGBTQ children is being called a “clear and tragic departure from Biblical Christianity” by a prominent evangelical leader, who says the lineup of speakers reveals the event’s theological position. Stanley’s North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga., is hosting the Unconditional
Enraging — US may pay 3x more than EU for Modernas US-funded COVID shot Moderna developed its vaccine with the NIH and got $1.7 billion in federal grant money. Beth Mole – Sep 28, 2023 9:46 pm UTC Enlarge / Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel during a Bloomberg Television interview on the closing day of the
Former government agent Tim Ballard, whose story is highlighted in the summer box office hit Sound of Freedom, has issued a defense against recent allegations of sexual misconduct. As Christian Headlines previously reported, Ballard was accused of taking women on overseas missions focused on sex trafficking and pretending that they were his wife. He was
Receive free Financial Stability Board updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Financial Stability Board news every morning. The world’s financial stability watchdog is launching a probe of the build-up of debt outside traditional banks, as it seeks to limit hedge funds’ borrowing and boost transparency. Klaas Knot, chair of
While there has been speculation that technology giant Apple Inc AAPL will release an electric vehicle, the company has not delivered on this initiative. That doesnt stop Apple from offering a new incentive for consumers who have an electric vehicle of their own. What Happened: Apple released the Apple Card in 2019 and it has
By Vijay Kumar Malesu Sep 28 2023 Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. In a recent study published in PLOS Digital Health, researchers assessed the feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality (VR) as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for managing procedural pain in adult burn patients during dressing changes compared to standard opioid-based approaches. They also derived insights
Alumni from several crypto and fintech companies launched Singapore-based Oak Grove Ventures, a $60 million fund that focuses on the intersection of biotech, Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI). Among those involved are Sally Wang, formerly of Sino Global Capital (now Ryze Labs); Ethan Wang, former tech lead of Libra; Shawn Shi, co-founder of Alchemy Pay
Tether Group, the issuer of stablecoin Tether USDT/USD , is buying thousands of Nvidia NVDA H100 GPUs for $420 million. The deal includes a 20% stake in German-listed bitcoin miner Northern Data, which intends to rent the chips to artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Tether will acquire 10,000 GPUs through an Irish shell company, Damoon. Also
The worldcurrently seems to have entered the artificial intelligence (AI) era which future generations may one day refer to as before AI and afterAI. What Do The Experts Say?Goldman Sachs (GS) Research estimatedAI investment is likely to peak at $200 billion globally by 2025 and $100 billion in the U.S. GS Research economists Joseph Briggs
Nomuras NMR digital asset subsidiary, Laser Digital Asset Management, introduced a Bitcoin BTC/USD Adoption Fund for institutional investors which is first among the numerous digital adoption investment solutionsthisbank plans to undertake. Komainu was chosen as its regulated custody partner and was formed from the collaborative efforts of Nomura, Ledgerand Coinshares. Nomura is based in Japan.
At Amazon.com, Inc.'s AMZN annual devices event on Wednesday, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services David Limp disclosed a vision for the company'supdated virtual assistant Alexa. The new version would be powered by generative AI and based on a new, custom-built large language model (LLM) called "Let's chat," which will also be available toexisting