Enlarge / CDC Director Rochelle Walensky testifies before Congress. On Friday, Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced she will… Read More »Walensky steps down as head of CDC
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Katie Cotton, who served as Apple’s communications chief for many years and monitored media access to Steve Jobs, the company’s visionary co-founder, and helped organize… Read More »Katie Cotton, who helped raise Apple’s profile, dies at age 57
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Enlarge / An electron micrograph of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The Food and Drug Administration gave the world’s first approval of a vaccine against… Read More »In a world first, RSV vaccines receive FDA approval for adults age 60 and older
A cluster of regional banks tried to convince the public of their financial soundness on Thursday, even as their share prices plummeted and investors placed… Read More »Smaller banks struggle as share prices plummet
If you like the taste of coconut, you might be wondering what category it falls into. Read on to learn whether it’s a fruit, nut,… Read More »In 2023, is a coconut a fruit, vegetable, nut or seed?
ChatGPT has been fueled new hopes about the potential of artificial intelligence, but also new fears. Today, the White House joined the chorus of concerns,… Read More »Joe Biden wants hackers’ help to control AI chatbots
Apple on Thursday provided more evidence for optimists who think the tech industry’s worst slump may be over, while reminding investors there are still plenty… Read More »Apple slowdown eases, but sluggish demand hurts results
The federal government may have less than a month left for an economically devastating default on its debt. No matter who bears the political blame… Read More »What options does Biden have in the debt limit crisis
