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Moderna's Combined Covid and Flu Vaccine Shows PromiseModerna's phase 3 clinical trial for its combined Covid and flu vaccine, involving over 8,000 adults aged 50 and older, demonstrated higher antibody levels against both viruses compared to existing standalone vaccines. The trial found antibody responses were 20% to 40% higher, indicating a potentially stronger protection, although side effects like fever were more common. Despite the positive results, regulatory approval from the FDA is not anticipated until...

Trump to Rename Persian Gulf on Saudi Trip President Donald Trump plans to announce during his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia that the U.S. will officially refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or Gulf of Arabia, a change advocated by Arab nations but resisted by Iran. This naming dispute reflects historical tensions, with Iran asserting its cultural ties to the term "Persian Gulf." Trump's visit aims to strengthen U.S. relations with Gulf...

NBA Playoffs: Unprecedented Road DominanceIn a historic turn during the NBA playoffs, road teams have remarkably gone 6-0 over three days, with the Golden State Warriors leading the charge by defeating the second-seeded Rockets and winning Game 1 against the Timberwolves. Additionally, the Indiana Pacers stunned the top-seeded Cavaliers, while the Denver Nuggets upset the Thunder, showcasing the league's increasing parity and high-scoring games. This unprecedented success for road teams highlights a shift in the...

Meth pipe-wielding raccoon found in Ohio car During a traffic stop in central Ohio, police discovered a pet raccoon named "Chewy" holding a glass methamphetamine pipe in its mouth while sitting in the driver's seat. The officer, Austin Branham, found additional illegal substances, including methamphetamine and crack cocaine, after searching the vehicle, which belonged to 55-year-old Victoria Vidal, who was arrested on drug-related charges. The raccoon was unharmed, and officers confirmed that Vidal possessed the...

WeightWatchers Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyWeightWatchers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and pivot towards telehealth services, with support from nearly 75% of its debt holders. The company, which recently ventured into prescription weight-loss drugs through its acquisition of Sequence, reported a 10% revenue decline in Q1 but a 57% increase in clinical subscription revenue. Interim CEO Tara Comonte emphasized the commitment to holistic health solutions as shares...

Woman killed by alligator while canoeing on lake in central FloridaAn alligator attacked and killed a woman on Lake Kissimmee in central Florida while she was canoeing with her husband. The attack occurred near the mouth of Tiger Creek, leading to the woman's fall into the water, after which her husband attempted to fight off the alligator in vain. Authorities have stated that serious alligator injuries are rare in Florida, and they remind the public...