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A year ago, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson reportedly wasn’t interested in a new contract because he was too focused on football. Now, at a time when he’s very focused on football, he’s trying to get a new contract. Will it Read more
Screening individuals for atrial fibrillation (AF) using wearable devices is more cost-effective than screening using conventional methods such as 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and pulse palpation, or than no screening at all, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found. In Read more
U.S. bond funds recorded their biggest weekly purchase in eleven months in the week to Aug. 3 on expectations that slowing growth would prompt the Federal Reserve to slow down the pace of its rate hikes to aid the economy. Read more
Nintendo won’t launch another new Switch model during the current financial year, ending in March 2023. That’s according to a new Nikkei (paywall) report, which follows up on Nintendo’s latest financial results issued earlier this week. During those results, Nintendo Read more
A newborn baby died after being accidentally suffocated by her mother when they fell asleep together on the sofa. Billy-Jo Mary-Jane Stewart and mum Tameka had been discharged from hospital weeks before the tragedy in Elmridge, Skelmersdale. The new parent Read more
The concussion settlement already has been far more expensive than the NFL had hoped it would be. After agreeing to remove a $765 million cap on the fund devoted to former players with certain qualifying conditions, the league has paid Read more
Rural Americans suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s are less likely than city dwellers to be seen by specialists and receive tests that can benefit both them and their families, new research has found. While a majority of Alzheimer’s patients are over Read more
Russian stocks are expected to decline in August as investors from so-called “friendly” countries, a fraction of foreign investment power, return to the unchartered waters of an equity market now offering huge risks and insufficient transparency. Foreign investors have not Read more
Rumours suggest EA is currently working on a new Iron Man video game. Earlier this year, Jeff Grubb reported that a Black Panther game was in the works with EA. Now, the loose-lipped journalist has shared that another Marvel project Read more
Sharks can be found in waters all around the world – including here in the UK, and some giant beasts are patrolling the waters off the British coast. Many sharks are oceanic and are most often found far out at Read more