Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) CEO Robert Ford cited his company’s latest quarterly report, telling reporters that Wall Street’s reaction to the results was extreme. “I think this is a little bit of an overreaction. Of course, we are all over this,” Ford said. “We’re focused on this, but the fundamentals of the entire rest…
Neanderthals died out around 40,000 years ago, but a new study reveals that their genetic legacy continues to influence our brains today. Chiari malformation type 1 is a rare brain condition where the cerebellum, a brain area responsible for balance and posture, droops down slightly through a small hole in the skull called the foramen…
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares gain Friday, amid word Thursday the company is laying off some staffers in its cloud computing division. “After a thorough review of our organization, our priorities, and what we need to focus on going forward, we’ve made the difficult business decision to eliminate some roles across particular teams in AWS,”…
A new biography about actress Gwyneth Paltrow is being released later this month and it has some bombshell revelations within its 448 pages. Gwyneth: The Biography claims to know why the star broke off her engagement with Brad Pitt and the truth behind the end of her friendship with Madonna. The juicy memoir is written…
Cosmopolitanism has deep roots in Hyderabad. It was no happenstance that India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, had called Hyderabad India’s “second capital” and Secunderabad’s Rashtrapathi Nilayam was made the summer home of the President of India. A few years ago Bengaluru tried to lay claim to the status of a second capital, but the…
Psilocybin, the ingredient in magic mushrooms that causes psychedelic hallucinations, may have anti-aging properties, suggests a new study published in the journal Aging. Researchers at Emory University showed that the lifespan of human lung and skin cells was extended by more than 50 percent when exposed to psilocin, the metabolized form of psilocybin. Additionally, life-extending…
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) following the satisfaction of all necessary closing conditions, including a favorable arbitration outcome regarding Hess’ offshore Guyana asset. The combined company has one of the most advantaged and differentiated portfolios in the industry, with leading positions…
Bristol is a vibrant city in southwest England known for its rich maritime history, creative spirit, and diverse cultural scene. Straddling the River Avon, it features iconic landmarks like the Clifton Suspension Bridge, a thriving harbour, street art (home to Banksy), and music. After visiting Bristol several times, I felt it was time to pen…
Canada’s main stock index opened muted on Friday, boosted by energy shares, as investors assessed domestic trade updates. The TSX Composite Index eased 15.83 points to open Friday at 27,371.10. The Canadian dollar eked higher 0.02 cents at 72.96 cents U.S. International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu pointed to interest in advancing trade talks with the…
One of the most famous and elusive literary mysteries in English literature has finally been solved. The Song of Wade — an incredibly popular poem from the Medieval period — was always believed to be a fantastical epic about monsters based on a reading of some of the only surviving lines of the poem. Found…
