CDPH monitoring uptick in meningococcal disease cases
The Chicago Department of Public Health is reporting a local uptick in a rare but serious bacterial infection than can lead to meningitis and possibly death.
The Chicago Department of Public Health is reporting a local uptick in a rare but serious bacterial infection than can lead to meningitis and possibly death.
After it took off on social media, Justin Fields officially shut down the idea that he’d be playing on special teams for the Steelers.
Avendus, the top investment bank for venture deals in India, confirmed on Wednesday it is looking to raise up to $350 million for its new private equity fund. The new fund, called Future Leaders Fund III, will enable the Mumbai-headquartered firm to write larger checks and maintain a meaningful position in the startups it backs, said its managing partner Ritesh Chandra in an interview with TechCrunch. TechCrunch reported in early April that Avendus was putting together a plan to raise a new fund.
Being an MLB umpire is a thankless job, both emotionally taxing and physically strenuous. But Hernández’s outwardly standoffish attitude and penchant for comically bad calls did him no favors.
China has closed a third state-backed investment fund to bolster its semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on other nations, both for using and for manufacturing wafers — prioritizing what is called chip sovereignty. China's National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, also known simply as 'the Big Fund,' had two previous vintages: Big Fund I (2014 to 2019) and Big Fund II (2019 to 2024). The latter was significantly larger than the former, but Big Fund III is larger than both at 344 billion yuan, or about $47.5 billion, public filings revealed.
The Houston Texas are continuing to invest in their offense around quarterback C.J. Stroud.
TikTok will face off with the Justice Department this fall in its bid to stop a law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States.
The holiday may be over, but the discounts continue! Find sheets for just $21, an Adirondack chair for under $100 and a 20-piece cookware set for $200 off.
Johnny Wactor, former "General Hospital" star, was shot and killed in downtown L.A. Police are now asking for the public's help.
Tyson provided an update on his health Tuesday alongside a sly shot at his upcoming opponent Jake Paul.
Jan Leike, a leading AI researcher who earlier this month resigned from OpenAI before publicly criticizing the company's approach to AI safety, has joined OpenAI rival Anthropic to lead a new "superalignment" team. In a post on X, Leike said that his team at Anthropic will focus on various aspects of AI safety and security, specifically "scalable oversight," "weak-to-strong generalization" and automated alignment research. In many ways, Leike's team sounds similar in mission to OpenAI's recently dissolved Superalignment team.
Last week, we reported on how Copper Banking, a digital banking service aimed at teens, abruptly discontinued its bank deposit accounts and debit cards. The situation was just one of many where companies and consumers are being impacted by the implosion of banking-as-a-service company (BaaS) Synapse.
Microsoft has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Game Pass on its release day later this year. More details about the game will be revealed on June 9.
Thrift shopping is always a gamble. Berlin-based Faircado has built a browser extension that aims to solve that exact problem. The company wants to become the discovery layer for pre-owned goods, and has raised €3 million in a round led by World Fund.
Experts talk about the benefits of weighted vests and why you need to make sure they fit properly.
Ángel Hernández, by both fans and players alike, has long been considered one of the most hated umpires in Major League Baseball.
In a decades-long post-playing career as a broadcast analyst, Walton was rarely focused or even on topic. But he was never forgettable. And he was never uninspired.
Bill Walton was one of a kind and lived life to its fullest, even more than his résumé as one of the game's greatest.
Can the Pacers avoid a sweep with their best player sidelined for a second consecutive game?
After three years of largely staying silent about the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake, Square Enix has revealed the platforms it's coming to. The publisher also suggested that the remake is coming soon.
A dog ramp for your car can cause less stress to your pet's joints. These are great for older dogs or dogs with physical or health issues.