FDA Declines to Accept Seasonal Flu Shot Filing The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company confirmed the decision on Tuesday. The refusal represents another hurdle for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any safety or…
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Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID. The platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. The company says the new safety system will place all users into a teen-appropriate environment by default. Discord already requires age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with safety laws. The platform will roll out the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a top priority. She added that teen-by-default settings strengthen…
The Seattle Seahawks overpowered the New England Patriots with a dominant defensive performance, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The victory gave Seattle its second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s most formidable defences met in the season’s biggest game, and Seattle controlled the field from the first play. Briton Aden Durde became the first overseas coach to lift the league’s top prize in the United States. Dark Side Defence Rules the Super Bowl Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the NFL’s most feared unit, nicknamed “the Dark Side.” On Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara,…
Zillow and Redfin predict gradual improvement in the housing market in 2026. Analysts say mortgage payments are lower than last year, while inventory, home prices, and sales are beginning to stabilize. This shift could create new opportunities for buyers and make homeownership more accessible. Homebuyers are seeing a market that is less competitive than in previous years. Inventory is slowly growing, giving families more choices when shopping for homes. At the same time, price growth is moderating. While homes are still valuable, they are not rising as quickly, which may ease pressure on buyers who have been waiting for affordability…
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company had intended to give a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error and described the incident. The company said it quickly noticed the mistake and recovered nearly all missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Almost All Erroneous Transfers Bithumb said it retrieved 99.7 percent…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran. The order does not set a fixed rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It states the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but emphasized that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating threats. Trump had already…
The European Union has demanded that TikTok change its platform design or face major financial penalties. The European Commission said the video app broke EU online safety rules. Officials reached this conclusion after an investigation that began in February 2024. Regulators focused on how TikTok’s features influence user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly evaluate risks to mental wellbeing. Investigators highlighted autoplay and continuous content feeds. They said these features can harm users, especially children. Regulators also said TikTok did not put in place enough safeguards to limit these risks. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson.…
For two months, the US Department of Justice released millions of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The records detail years of alleged sex trafficking by the wealthy financier. President Donald Trump now urges Americans to move forward. Washington, however, shows little interest in letting the story end. Justice department ends its official review Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government review has concluded. Congress required the review through legislation passed in November. Blanche said prosecutors found no grounds for additional criminal charges. He confirmed the files include emails, photographs, and extensive correspondence. He added that such material alone cannot…
Netflix faced rigorous questioning in Washington over its $82bn (£61bn) bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Lawmakers doubted whether the merger would benefit consumers or workers. Senators from both parties voiced concern during an antitrust hearing. Senators warn merger could harm competition and drive up prices Members of the Senate antitrust subcommittee said the deal could reduce competition across entertainment markets. Several senators warned that subscription costs could rise. Others questioned whether cinemas could survive if regulators approve the merger. The Department of Justice is reviewing the proposed transaction. Approval would give Netflix control of Warner Bros film and television…
An 87-year-old American triathlete is showing that heart health at any age is possible. She has maintained her fitness through decades of activity, proving that staying active can protect the heart and body well into old age. Her story inspires people of all ages to prioritize movement and wellness. The athlete started exercising as a young adult and continued through her 80s. She participates in swimming, cycling, and running events, completing triathlons alongside much younger competitors. Experts say her routine demonstrates how regular activity supports cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and overall endurance. Lifelong exercise is linked to lower risk of…
