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US and German scientists win Nobel medicine prize for work on light and brain
American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for discovering optogenetics, a technology that utilizes light to regulate individual nerve cells in the brain.The Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institutet recognized Deisseroth, 54, Hegemann, 71, and Nagel, 73, for their "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and…
Michael J. Fox received an Emmy for his support of Parkinson’s disease.
Michael J. Fox, a Canadian-American actor who turned his Parkinson's disease diagnosis into a powerful advocacy campaign, earned the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys on Monday.Fox, 65, returned from retirement to feature in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking," garnering his 19th Emmy nomination this year. He also continued his Parkinson's disease advocacy and research work, which inspired the Television Academy…
2026 Box Office Recovery Grows as Movie Attendance Still Lags
The U.S. box office is on track for its best year since the pandemic, but theater attendance remains far below 2019 levels. In the first 30 weeks of 2026, theaters sold an expected 470.9 million tickets. Quick Facts: 2026 Box Office Recovery Key Fact 2026 Data U.S. Tickets Sold 470.9 million through the first 30 weeks 2019 Comparison 747.3 million…
TV Premiere Dates 2026: October Shows and Specials Guide
October 2026 features a jam-packed program of new TV shows, returning series, specials, and season finales. Streaming platforms, broadcast networks, and cable channels all have important releases scheduled for the month. Quick Fact Date Key premieres and specials Platform Oct. 1 East of Eden, War, Scrabble Netflix, HBO, The CW Oct. 2 Tip Toe, Kill Jackie, Adventure Time: Side Quests…
Trump’s Economic Approval Hits New Low as Americans Blame Policies for Higher Prices
Americans are growing dissatisfied with President Donald Trump's management of the economy and rising living expenses. According to a recent survey, the majority of US citizens disapprove of his performance on critical economic issues.The findings are from the Associated Press NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The study reveals increased concerns about household spending and the economy as the November…
Supreme Court Begins New Term With Major Cases on Climate, Immigration and Voting
The United States Supreme Court opens its new term on Monday with several big issues that could impact climate policy, immigration, voting rights, and religious freedom.The justices will hear cases involving the Trump administration, state governments, energy firms, and religious organizations. Several rulings have the potential to have far-reaching consequences for those engaged in the cases. Quick Fact Issue What…
Trump Immigration Crackdown Divides Rural Voters Ahead of Midterms
More than a year after President Donald Trump launched a major immigration enforcement campaign, rural voters remain divided over its impact on their communities.An AP KFF survey of more than 2,000 rural voters, conducted in August, shows no clear consensus. About one third of respondents said Trump administration immigration enforcement has helped their communities.Another third said the policies have had…
Hakeem Jeffries Says House Democrats Aim to Retake Majority in 2026 Midterms
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries believes Democrats are in a solid position to retake control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections.Jeffries contrasted the campaign to the 2018 midterms. Democrats gained control of the House that year by flipping numerous seats that then-President Donald Trump had won in 2016. Quick Facts What Happened Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats want to…
Anthropic Warns Government Actions Could Affect Business Relationships
Anthropic has warned investors that government actions and changing views about artificial intelligence could affect its business relationships.The warning appears in the company's IPO prospectus. Anthropic said the impact could reach customers, partners, employees, investors, revenue, and its reputation. Government contracts currently account for less than 1% of the company's annual revenue. Quick Fact Detail Information What happened Anthropic warned…
FDA Panel Supports Grail’s Galleri Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel has backed Grail's Galleri blood test, which aims to detect multiple types of cancer through a single blood test. The panel concluded that the test's potential benefits outweigh its risks for eligible patients.During Wednesday's meeting, the panel voted unanimously that the test met the required safety standard. However, members expressed some…
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