After nearly two decades in collaboration, J.J. Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot, is reportedly in advanced discussions with Warner Bros. Television to extend their film and TV deal. Sources close to the matter have revealed that the pending multi-year extension comes following a tumultuous period during the Warner Bros.-Discovery merger in April 2022. Challenges Faced
A recent study conducted by researchers from the Amsterdam University Medical Center and University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands has shed light on a potential new treatment approach for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). By combining a memory consolidation exercise during sleep with structured daytime PTSD treatment, the severity of PTSD symptoms could potentially be reduced.
Adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promising results in improving motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients. This innovative approach utilizes personalized neural signals to adjust stimulation parameters according to the patient’s specific needs. The recent pilot study conducted by Carina Oehrn, MD, PhD, and her team at the University of California San Francisco has demonstrated
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week is not only a time for political speeches and platform discussions, but it is also a time for major donors to bask in the glory of exclusive VIP events. With a schedule filled with private brunches, evening cocktail parties, and even a tour of Wrigley Field, donors
Vice President Kamala Harris has recently announced her plan to raise the corporate tax rate to 28% as part of her strategy to generate more revenue and fund ambitious policies. This proposal has sparked debates and discussions about its potential impact on the economy and the various sectors it would affect. Harris’s campaign spokesman, James
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed 10 new bills into law to combat retail crime in the state. The new laws target various forms of theft, including shoplifting, theft from vehicles, organized crime, and the resale of stolen goods on online marketplaces. These laws were introduced in response to growing concerns among retailers about the
In a recent development, Directors UK (DUK) has taken a bold step in seeking royalties for its more than 8,000 members from major streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). This move comes as a response to the improved streaming residual packages that have been established for writers,
WhatsApp is constantly working on improving the user experience on its messaging platform. Recently, a feature tracker spotted details about a new feature that could potentially allow users to block messages from unknown accounts. This feature is designed to not only enhance the performance of users’ devices but also ensure the safety of their accounts.
Parents in England are now facing higher fines if their children are taken out of school without permission, as new guidance has come into effect. The Department of Education (DfE) announced plans earlier this year to implement fines for unauthorised absences, particularly focusing on parents whose children miss five days of school. The fines for
The recent performance of Wall Street has been encouraging, marking its best week of 2024 after a previous downturn earlier in the month. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all saw significant gains, with the S&P 500 surging nearly 3.9%, the Nasdaq Composite rising 5.2%, and the Dow Jones advancing 2.9%.