Research has suggested that the gut microbiome is disrupted in people with Alzheimer’s disease, and researchers from Ohio now propose this could be a target for treatment.They propose receptors that are present in the gut and brain could be the key to targeting the gut-brain axis.Using existing artificial intelligence (AI) tools researchers predicted which metabolites, the by-products of bacteria in the gut, would bind with which receptors by predicting their shape. They then used machine learning tools to predict which receptors and metabolites could have an influence on Alzheimer’s disease, and tested lab-created neurons to observe the effect of two…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 10:59 EDT | 2 min read A concerted effort to crack down on the use of cryptocurrencies in the buying and selling of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is underway in the United States, spearheaded by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy.The senators are asking federal agencies about their technical capacity to combat crypto payments in the sale of child abuse-related materials.Senators Urge DOJ and DHS to Combat Use of Cryptocurrency in Child Sexual Abuse Material TransactionsUS Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy are urging the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security…

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said Thursday that the carrier is considering changing the boarding and seating processes on its planes in order to improve its financial position. “We’re looking into new initiatives, things like the way we seat and board our aircraft,” Jordan said in an interview with CNBC on Thursday after the company reported a net loss in the prior quarter.Southwest became known for having a single economy class cabin with open seating assignments. Passengers will be assigned a boarding group but once they are onboard, they can choose any available seat. Customers can pay extra to board…

Viral respiratory infections are common and generally result in a few days of illness from which most people recover without treatment.However, they can lead to severe disease, so most existing treatments aim to prevent existing infections from progressing.A new study suggests a way of stopping viral respiratory infections before they have a chance to become severe. The study found that a common antibiotic boosts the immune response to both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in rodents, preventing severe disease and death.The researchers propose that the antibiotic, neomycin, could be a cheap, effective way to prevent and treat viral respiratory infections in people.The…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 11:10 EDT | 2 min read New powers that will make it easier for UK law enforcement agencies to seize crypto come into effect on Friday.This comes after the UK Parliament passed new legislation last year, dubbed the ‘Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.’ This Act expanded the authority of local law enforcement and laid the foundations for crypto to be seized more quickly.What Is The ‘Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act’?The bill is now taking effect with new powers being implemented on Friday, the UK Home Office said in a press release. UK Law…

A cargo ship passed through Baltimore’s newly opened deep-water channel, heading to Saint John, Canada.This marked the end of a four-week halt in maritime traffic caused by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.The cleanup effort has been ongoing, with thousands of tons of debris cleared to reopen the port.The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago, halting most maritime traffic through the city’s port.The Balsa 94, a bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag, passed through the…

Some customers who purchased Ring security cameras will be eligible to receive refunds from the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC said this week that the refunds will collectively amount to over $5.6 million and be spread among more than 117,000 individuals. The money will be sent in the form of PayPal payments.Customers who will receive the refunds include those “who had certain types of Ring devices such as indoor cameras, during periods when the FTC alleges unauthorized users may have had access to customer videos,” according to the agency. The refunds are linked to a settlement between the FTC and…

LOS ANGELES () — Heavy rain and snow brought on by an El Niño weather pattern well into the spring has meteorologists forecasting another below-normal wildfire season for California.Accuweather’s lead long-range forecaster, Meteorologist Paul Pastelok, warned: don’t let your guard down. The opposite extreme, La Niña, is approaching, expected to hit late this summer and bringing with her Santa Ana winds.”It does look like another below-normal season here in California. The soil moisture is rich. We don’t have any drought,” Pastelok said, adding, “It could get abnormally dry during the course of the summer season and we could have some…

New York    Federal safety regulators said they are investigating whether Tesla’s massive recall in December of essentially all of its vehicles on US roads was sufficient to fix the safety threat posed by its “Autopilot” feature. The recall of 2 million Tesla vehicles was ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over a software update that is designed to limit the use of its Autopilot feature. The NHTSA had said in December that the two-year probe of roughly 1,000 crashes in which the feature was engaged found it gave drivers a false sense of security and could be…

Each week, we’ll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld’s Stage Mag! Want to create a FREE Stage Mag for your own show? This week includes productions from Coeur d’Alene High School Theatre, Aerial Arts of Rochester, & Newport Performing Arts Center. To get started on your own program, visit https://stagemag.broadwayworld.com.Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld’s service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person.With features including BroadwayWorld’s Daily Broadway Word Game and Audience Polls, you can put your audience’s theatre knowledge to the test during intermission, gather insight on your crowd’s theatre-going…

A body found in a northwest Iowa field has been identified as that of a missing truck driver, discovered not far from where his abandoned rig was found on an isolated highway just before Thanksgiving.But details of his death remain a mystery.The Iowa Department of Public Safety said Thursday the state medical examiner’s office had conducted a forensic autopsy, and authorities identified the body as that of David Schultz, 53, with dental records. The department said authorities do not suspect foul play in his death. Preliminary autopsy results showed no signs of trauma or serious injury, the agency said. Further results…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 11:21 EDT | 3 min read The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin (FBTC) ETF, a key player in the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, experienced a significant setback on Thursday, with a first day of net outflows since launch. It recorded a noteworthy outflow of nearly $23 million, marking a significant event in the cryptocurrency market.This outflow trend, the first of its kind since its introduction in January, had a ripple effect beyond Fidelity Bitcoin ETF. It impacted other prominent funds in the cryptocurrency market, painting a broader picture of the market’s current state.On the…

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Maybe we’d all be ordering pizza more if Sarah Jessica Parker was the delivery woman. Parker stopped by L’Industrie Pizza in the West Village, grabbing a pizza box and the joint’s famous soft serve with olive oil and sea salt. But while we’re definitely jealous of her meal, we’re also taking notes on her outfit.SJP donned the kind of slapdash-chic outfit that Carrie Bradshaw would wear on any given Sex and the City episode. The actor stepped out in a white V-neck blouse and a pair of cropped black Adidas track pants, featuring the classic three white stripes. To keep…

Duchess Sophie and Kate Middleton Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Duchess Sophie was seen beaming from ear to ear after being invited to make an iconic appearance normally reserved for the likes of Princess Kate Middleton. Sophie has found public interest in her and her status in the royal family elevated ever since her brother-in-law King Charles III has turned to her and her husband Prince Edward to step up as he undergoes cancer treatment. The king has put his confidence in the pair as he takes a step back from public life. His usual go-to couple Prince William and wife Kate are…