Alaska Airlines has successfully navigated the U.S. Justice Department’s regulatory investigation process regarding its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. The period for antitrust regulators to review the $1.9 billion agreement between the two carriers has ended without any legal obstacles hindering the deal from moving forward. Despite clearing the U.S. Justice Department phase, Alaska Airlines and
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects many individuals around the world. Traditional treatments for PTSD, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), have shown varying degrees of effectiveness. However, a new study from the Amsterdam University Medical Center and University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands suggests
The debate over tax policy in the United States has always been a contentious issue, with contrasting views on how best to raise revenues and support government programs. Vice President Kamala Harris recently made headlines by proposing to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%, a move aimed at financing ambitious plans to benefit the
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed 10 new bills into law aimed at combating retail crime in the state. These new laws target shoplifting, theft from vehicles, organized theft, and the resale of stolen goods on online marketplaces. The retail industry has been lobbying for stronger action against retail theft, citing its negative impact on
Adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promising results in improving motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Francisco demonstrated that personalized neural signals can significantly reduce the duration of symptoms by approximately 50% compared to conventional DBS. This innovative approach holds great
Major Harris campaign donors are in for a treat this week as they are set to attend a series of exclusive VIP events at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. These events, reserved for top donors to the Harris Victory Fund, promise a luxurious experience filled with private brunches, cocktail parties, and even a tour
The battle for improved streaming residuals in the UK is heating up as Directors UK (DUK) has taken a stand by writing to major streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to seek royalties for its members. With a membership of over 8,000 British directors, DUK is pushing
WhatsApp is reportedly in the process of developing a feature that will allow users to block messages from unknown accounts. According to feature tracker WABetaInfo, the new toggle will enable users to prevent messages from unidentified senders, ultimately improving the performance of their device and ensuring the security of their account. This new setting, which
Caitlin Clark continues to shatter records in her remarkable 2024 season, as she surpassed the WNBA single-season rookie mark for assists during the Indiana Fever’s recent victory over the Seattle Storm. With an average of 8.3 assists per game, Clark’s total of 232 assists has exceeded the previous record of 224 held by Ticha Penicheiro
Parents in England are now facing heightened fines if they take their children out of school without proper permission, with new guidelines set in place as of Monday. The Department of Education (DfE) announced back in February their intentions to implement fines for unauthorised absences for parents whose children are absent from school for five