What you need to know about the hepatitis B vaccine and why Trump officials are targeting it

What you need to know about the hepatitis B vaccine and why Trump officials are targeting it

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal vaccine advisory committee is expected to discuss this week whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first vaccine found to prevent cancer. Federal health guidelines now suggest that all babies be vaccinated against hepatitis on the first day of life, but US Health Secretary Robert … Read more

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys in the Kremlin produced no progress. The Russian leader “should stop the madness and the bloodshed and be ready to come to the table and … Read more

Are the new Corvettes reliable? Consumer Reports has this to say about them

Are the new Corvettes reliable? Consumer Reports has this to say about them

The latest Corvette, introduced for the 2020 model year, shocked the automotive community with its detour into supercar territory, boasting an all-new mid-engine design and a stronger performance-oriented image. The previous robust, if simplistic, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration of the car line was one that had been enjoyed since the marque’s launch in 1953, so this … Read more

Hamas prepares to hand over more remains as Israel plans to let Palestinians out of Gaza

Hamas prepares to hand over more remains as Israel plans to let Palestinians out of Gaza

Jerusalem (AP) — Hamas said it would hand over the remains of a hostage as Israel said it would begin letting Palestinians leave Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, signs of a U.S.-backed ceasefire, despite an earlier error over the returned remains. Hamas said it would return the newly discovered remains on Wednesday, but it … Read more

Does billionaire David Tepper know something Wall Street doesn’t? He’s selling Alphabet and Amazon and piling into this AI stock.

Does billionaire David Tepper know something Wall Street doesn’t? He’s selling Alphabet and Amazon and piling into this AI stock.

Tepper’s hedge fund Appaloosa trimmed its positions in Alphabet and Amazon in Q3. However, the billionaire loaded up on Qualcomm. Analyst views on Qualcomm are mixed, but the stock’s valuation and growth prospects look attractive. 10 Stocks We Like More Than Qualcomm › Hedge fund managers and Wall Street analysts have several things in common. … Read more

The AI ​​memory supercycle is just beginning

The AI ​​memory supercycle is just beginning

The Micron Technology logo adorns a company building. Upbeat analyst updates signal growing confidence that the AI ​​supercycle is creating a sustained and profitable environment for the memory industry. Growing demand for high-bandwidth specialized memory is eating into production capacity, creating a supply shortage for many of Micron’s products. Record financial results and multi-year timelines … Read more

Israel’s defense echelon failed to secure critical sites during Iran war, comptroller charges

Israel’s defense echelon failed to secure critical sites during Iran war, comptroller charges

Some critical Israeli sites were hit by Iranian ballistic missiles during the war, including the Beersheba Medical Center, the Haifa Bazan Oil Refinery, and the Weizmann Institute of Science. State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman on Tuesday accused the Ministry of Defense, the IDF and the National Security Council (NSC) of failing to provide physical defenses for … Read more

An unsuspecting group of women are contracting HIV. Geography is partly to blame.

An unsuspecting group of women are contracting HIV. Geography is partly to blame.

Masonia Traylor curled up into a ball in the corner of the patient room. “No,” the 23-year-old screamed over and over. She was HIV positive. It was a surprise for the now 38-year-old from Decatur, Georgia. She developed a relationship at her local gynecology office and always stayed on top of her health as best … Read more

McDonald’s announces unexpected closure, causing major backlash

McDonald’s announces unexpected closure, causing major backlash

Owning a business is already difficult enough, especially in an environment where costs are rising, consumer preferences are changing and competition is increasing, all against the backdrop of an uncertain economy. For franchise systems, the stakes are even higher. They rely on independent operators to uphold brand standards, so when things go wrong, the repercussions … Read more