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Covid vaccine not linked to decrease in fertility: Study

6Feb

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Covid vaccine not linked to decrease in fertility: Study

Amid several claims of vaccination and reduced fertility, a study of nearly 60,000 women showed that the Covid vaccine played no role in a decrease in childbirth. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, unfounded rumours have circulated, especially on social media, alleging that vaccination impairs chances of becoming pregnant. In the later stages of the pandemic, there was a decrease in the number of children born in some countries, including Sweden. This raised the question of whether this could be due to the new vaccines. "Our conclusion is that it`s highly unlikely that the mRNA vaccine against Covid-19 was behind the decrease in childbirth during the pandemic," said Toomas Timpka, professor of social medicine at Linkoping University, Sweden. The study, published in the ...

The TCL QM5K Was Already Affordable, and Now It’s an Extra $450 Off

6Feb

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The TCL QM5K Was Already Affordable, and Now It’s an Extra $450 Off

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TCL makes incredible budget QLED TVs. I've been using TCL's QM6K since its release last year, and I frequently recommend it to anyone looking for a QLED TV for a great price. Right now, Best Buy has the 65-inch TCL QM5K (a slightly less expensive model than the one I have) for $449.99 (originally $899.99) after a 50% discount. The QM5K is an exclusive model made for Best Buy that's nearly identical to the QM6K, but it has fewer gaming-centric features. The QM5K caps at a refresh rate of 60Hz at the native 4K resolution—it's still great for casual gamers, but hardcore players who want top-of-the-line specs might want shell out $80 fo...

Aldis Hodge reveals what to expect from season 2 of Cross on Prime Video

6Feb

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Aldis Hodge reveals what to expect from season 2 of Cross on Prime Video

In a city where power often wears a polished smile and danger lurks beneath the surface, Cross returns with a second season that refuses to play safe. Set against the charged backdrop of Washington DC, the gripping crime drama follows Alex Cross, a brilliant homicide detective and forensic psychologist, as he is pushed deeper into moral grey zones while hunting a ruthless vigilante targeting corrupt billionaire magnates. As the boundaries between justice, revenge, and duty begin to blur, trust becomes fragile, loyalties are tested, and appearances prove deceiving. Ahead of the highly anticipated new season, Aldis Hodge offers insight into the mounting challenges and threats the characters face, as the story peels back layers of power, privilege, and conscience with relentless intensity. A...

5Feb

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Tate McRae responds to backlash over Team USA Olympics ad

Canadian pop star Tate McRae, 22, is facing backlash over her appearance in an ad promoting Team USA ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. In the ad, the Calgary-born singer is seen asking an owl for directions to Italy, then mentions only Team USA athletes before throwing in a line about the Super Bowl.Following its release, commentators questioned why she would appear in content supporting American athletes over her native country. Story continues below advertisement The Nobody’s Girl singer responded to critics in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of herself as a small child waving a Canadian flag with the caption, “y’all know I’m Canada down.” Tate McRae shared a photo of herself waving a Canadian flag in r...

World-first fingerstick test to expand hepatitis B diagnosis access

5Feb

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World-first fingerstick test to expand hepatitis B diagnosis access

A world-first Australian trial has found that a simple fingerstick test for hepatitis B DNA is as accurate as standard lab testing, paving the way for wider access in remote and resource-limited settings. Published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, the study showed that the point-of-care test can deliver results within an hour and be performed in decentralised clinics, Xinhua news agency reported. The fingerstick test can help overcome delays caused by laboratory-based testing, according to a statement from the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales in Australia. "The results of our trial found that the fingerstick point-of-care test is highly accurate, closely matching the accuracy of traditional tests," said Professor Gail Matthews, who led the research at the ...

This JBL Party Speaker Is on Sale for $600 Right Now

5Feb

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This JBL Party Speaker Is on Sale for $600 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The JBL PartyBox 520 is the kind of speaker you buy when phone speakers and compact Bluetooth boxes stop cutting it. It’s currently $599.95 at Woot, a steep drop from its usual $879.95 price. Price trackers show the lowest it’s ever hit before was $699.95, so this is the best deal yet. Prime members get free standard shipping,and the deal runs for another three weeks or until it sells out. This is a tall, tower-style speaker that sits above the PartyBox Stage 320 in JBL’s PartyBox lineup. ...

Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April

5Feb

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Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April

A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine`s efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans. The vaccine candidate developed at the University of Tokyo is set to start clinical trials in Belgium in April, Nikkei Asia, a Japan-based English-language news magazine, reported. The new vaccine offers a potential breakthrough against a disease whose fatality rate is estimated to be between 40 per cent and 75 per cent. Currently, there is no licensed vaccine or specific treatment for Nipah virus infection. The latest development comes even as India reported two confirmed cases of Nipah virus from West Bengal in January. The new vaccine is reportedly being developed by inserting a portion of the Nipah virus`s genetic information into the measles...

Hansal Mehta says Anil Kapoor-starrer Family Business is an original

5Feb

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Hansal Mehta says Anil Kapoor-starrer Family Business is an original

Netflix’s upcoming corporate drama Family Business, announced as part of the Next On Netflix 2026 India slate, has drawn early comparisons with global hits like Succession and Billions. Director and co-creator Hansal Mehta has dismissed the chatter, calling such parallels “lazy comparisons,” and clarifying that a corporate backdrop doesn’t make every story a remake. The series stars Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma in the lead bringing the talented actors together on screen for the first time. Hansal Mehta on Family Business being compared with Succession Talking about the comparisons with Succession, Mehta emphasized that Family Business is a wholly original Indian series, rooted in real corporate battles and family dynamics unique to the country’s socio-cultural and economic fabric. While ...

Alleged ransom notes sent to news outlets as Nancy Guthrie search enters 4th day – National

5Feb

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Alleged ransom notes sent to news outlets as Nancy Guthrie search enters 4th day – National

Police in Arizona say they are investigating the legitimacy of several suspected ransom notes sent to media outlets around the area where Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie — who hosts NBC’s morning show Today — was allegedly abducted. At least three different media outlets, TMZ and two of CNN’s Tucson affiliates, KOLD and KGUN, reported receiving the purported ransom notes demanding millions in bitcoin for Guthrie’s release. 2:00 ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother abducted from her home, police believe Police have not determined whether the notes are legitimate, but told reporters on Tuesday that they are being taken seriously....

Everyone Can Now Use Alexa+, but the Full Experience Might Cost You

5Feb

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Everyone Can Now Use Alexa+, but the Full Experience Might Cost You

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazon announced Alexa+, its overhauled digital assistant with generative AI capabilities, about a year ago. Shortly thereafter, it kicked off an early access program allowing interested users to try it out free of charge. Unfortunately, that honeymoon period has come to an end: Alexa+ has now officially launched, and now you'll need to pay to access its most useful features.While certain features will still be free to use, the majority of the Alexa+ experience is now locked behind a paywall. True, you might already pay for that paywall—but if you don't, it's going to cost you quite a bit to keep the features you've been test driving for months. (Of course, the standard Alexa assistant still exists if you don't care fo...