Rose Ferreira | (Image source: Brooke Owens Fellow) Rose Ferreira’s remarkable journey from a poverty-stricken childhood in the Caribbean to a full-time position at NASA is a story of unwavering resilience, determination, and passion for science. Born in one of the poorest neighborhoods of the Dominican Republic, Ferreira faced numerous hardships, including homelessness, abuse, and…
Asian equities declined Monday as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data and fresh concerns over US credit risk. China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported April industrial output rose 6.1% year-over-year, slowing from 7.7% in March but beating forecasts. Retail sales climbed 5.1%, below the expected 5.5% and down from March’s 5.9%. Markets across the…
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth Group for potential criminal fraud in its Medicare Advantage business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Source link
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (S25 Edge) is a remarkable addition to Samsung’s smartphone lineup, measuring just 5.8mm in thickness and weighing a mere 163 grams. Its 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display promises vibrant visuals, while the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with 12 GB of RAM, ensures smooth performance for multitasking…
The prognosis for Alzheimer’s disease is much better when patients are diagnosed as early as possible. And there’s great news on that front. WTOP talked to a local doctor about a new advancement in testing that he says will help patients get treatment faster. The prognosis for Alzheimer’s disease is much better when patients are…
A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The ruling Tuesday from U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines in Pennsylvania appears to be the first time a federal judge has signed off on Trump’s proclamation…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has issued a long-awaited approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions. Novavax makes the nation’s only traditional protein-based coronavirus vaccine – and until now it had emergency authorization from FDA for use in anyone 12 and older. But late Friday, the FDA granted the company full approval…
In a landmark discovery, NASA researchers have revealed data indicating that Venus, long believed to be a barren, hot desert planet, might indeed be geologically active. The new discovery overturns long-standing theories about the surface of the planet and its inactivity with respect to tectonic motion. Using advanced modeling techniques, scientists re-examined decades-old radar data…
Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from deporting noncitizens detained in the Southern District of New York under President Trump’s proclamation invoking the wartime Alien Enemies Act. Another judge in Colorado issued a similar order later in the day. In New York, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said in a…