On the surface, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are very different neurodegenerative diseases. In FTD, people can experience drastic changes in personality and behavior as neurons in the brain regions that control decision-making and language die off. ALS, on the other hand, frequently begins with muscle weakness and difficulty with swallowing and…
Nuclear startup X-energy raised $1 billion in its initial public offering yesterday, selling 44.3 million shares for $23 each, a hefty premium above the $16 to $19 per share it was seeking. Initially, the company had hoped to raise around $800 million. The stock is expected to begin trading on Friday on the Nasdaq Exchange…
Kobe Bryant rookie trading cards aren’t particularly rare. And because rarity equates to value, standard issue 1997 cards featuring the late Lakers great retail for a pedestrian $100 to $300. Then there are 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green cards, which just by typing that highfalutin name can give even the most…
Ethan Hawke had great expectations for Maya Hawke’s husband—and luckily, they’ve been exceeded. Two months after the Great Expectations star and ex-wife Uma Thurman’s eldest daughter tied the knot with husband Christian Lee Hutson, he detailed the “incredible experience” of seeing her walk down the aisle. “It means a lot because she’s so happy and…
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.
Ukraine’s defence ministry has fired a top commander after photos emerged of a group of emaciated soldiers who have been left on the frontline for months without proper food and water. The scandal erupted after the wife of one of the soldiers, Anastasiia Silchuk, posted the images on social media. The four men appeared to…
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 23, 2026. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Something interesting is happening in the options market. The S&P 500 touched record highs Thursday morning, but the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) remained stuck near 20 and is up from…
Netanyahu’s medical report said the Israeli leader was treated with radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer. Published On 24 Apr 202624 Apr 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has undergone successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, after a small tumour was discovered during a routine checkup. The information was published on Friday in…
Imagine Google Street View, except you can walk around like it’s a video game. Now imagine you don’t need to wait for Google to come film because it’s completely DIY. Insta360, the leading maker of 360-degree cameras, is now partnered with a 12-person UK startup called Splatica to help creators do just that. Last January,…
Hold onto your hats: A Taylor Sheridan show is experiencing some drama behind the scenes. The showrunner of Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch is exciting the drama ahead of its series premiere next month. Executive producer and creator Chad Feehan has departed the show, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. Showrunners on Sheridan productions tend to be like…
