Health officials announced on Wednesday that a salmonella outbreak connected to cucumbers has now spread to 25 states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia. At least 162 people have become sick and 54 have been hospitalized as a result of the outbreak.
What to know about the first human case of H5N2 bird flu
Recently, the World Health Organization announced the first confirmed case of the H5N2 type of bird flu in a 59-year-old man from Mexico who passed away in April. This development has increased concerns about the potential spread of bird flu among humans, especially because the man had no known contact with poultry or other animals, according to the WHO.
Korean AI Startup Wrtn Raises Funds in Round Led by BRV Capital
Wrtn Technologies Inc., a South Korean AI startup, has successfully raised 25 billion won ($18.3 million) in a funding round led by BRV Capital Management. The pre-Series B funding round also saw participation from existing investors such as Capstone Partners Inc., Industrial Bank of Korea, and Z Venture Capital.
India Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Central Bank Rate Decision
India’s stock futures remained stable on Friday as investors awaited the central bank’s first monetary policy decision following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s weak election victory, which raised concerns about potential fiscal populism.
Gwen Stefani! Keith Urban! Doja Cat! The iHeartRadio Music Festival 2024 Lineup Is Here
Tickets for the Sin City event will be available to the general public starting June 14 on AXS.com. Get ready, because the highly anticipated 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One is making its way back to Las Vegas!
Brandon Lowe leads the way as Rays flex muscle against Marlins
In Miami, the Tampa Bay Rays struggled to find their offensive rhythm for most of the season. However, on Tuesday, they finally found a way to break free from their struggles and secure a 9-5 victory over the Marlins.
Boeing Starliner’s first astronaut mission scheduled to launch Wednesday
On June 4, Boeing’s first Starliner crewed mission is set to launch NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on a critical test flight to the International Space Station. Despite previous delays, the launch is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:52 a.m.
As mpox cases rise, experts urge complete, 2-part vaccinations
Nicolle Baird, a fellow at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is conducting real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis in a Ghana laboratory in 2022 to gain a better understanding of mpox.