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- CDC: Surge in U.S. measles cases threatens elimination statusMore than 100 cases of measles were recorded in the United States since the beginning of 2024, and the rapid spread of the disease could threaten its elimination status, according to the CDC. ..... Read More.1 week ago
- Riley Permian Declares Quarterly Dividend and Schedules First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conf...OKLAHOMA CITY, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (NYSE American: REPX) ("Riley Permian" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend on the Company's common stock in the amount of… ..... Read More.1 week ago
- Welcome to the Golden Age of User HostilityWhat happens when a smart TV becomes too smart for its own good? The answer, it seems, is more intrusive advertisements.Last week, Janko Roettgers, a technology and entertainment reporter, uncovered a dystopian patent filed last August by Roku, the television- and streaming-device manufacturer whose platform is used by tens of millions of people worldwide. The filing details plans for an “HDMI customized ad insertion,” which would allow TVs made by Roku to monitor video signals through the HDMI port—where users might connect a game console, a Blu-ray player, a cable box, or even another streaming device—and then inject targeted advertisements when content is paused. This would be a drastic extension of Roku’s surveillance potential: The company currently has no ability to see what users might be doing when they switch away from its proprietary streaming platform. This is apparently a problem, in that Roku is missing monetization opportunities!Although the patent… ..... Read More.1 week ago
- Physician empathy linked to better outcomes in chronic pain patientsPhysician empathy is an important aspect in a doctor-patient relationship, and now it has been linked to better outcomes among people with chronic pain, a new study finds. ..... Read More.1 week ago
- New coronary scan reduces need for invasive, artery-opening procedures, study findsA newly developed, non-invasive imaging test can help identify which patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing need angioplasty or a bypass procedure, a new study says. ..... Read More.1 week ago
- West Virginia Takes a Stand Against Lawsuit Abuse with New ReformThe trucking industry is celebrating a significant victory in West Virginia with the enactment of a crucial legal reform aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse. Recently signed into law by Governor Jim Justice, S.B.583 has introduced a cap on non-economic damage awards at $5 million. This move is a response to longstanding concerns about the exploitative practices in civil litigation that have not only affected the trucking industry but also imposed additional costs on consumers through higher insurance premiums and product prices. American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear commended the West Virginia Legislature and Governor Justice for implementing what he describes as a “commonsense reform.” According to Spear, the trucking industry plays a pivotal role in the U.S. economy by delivering essential goods and supporting quality jobs. He criticized the misuse of the civil litigation system by the plaintiffs’ bar, which he likened to a “casino… ..... Read More.1 week ago
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