Viral respiratory infections are common and generally result in a few days of illness from which most people recover without treatment.However, they can lead to severe disease, so most existing treatments aim to prevent existing infections from progressing.A new study suggests a way of stopping viral respiratory infections before they have a chance to become severe. The study found that a common antibiotic boosts the immune response to both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in rodents, preventing severe disease and death.The researchers propose that the antibiotic, neomycin, could be a cheap, effective way to prevent and treat viral respiratory infections in people.The…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 11:10 EDT | 2 min read New powers that will make it easier for UK law enforcement agencies to seize crypto come into effect on Friday.This comes after the UK Parliament passed new legislation last year, dubbed the ‘Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.’ This Act expanded the authority of local law enforcement and laid the foundations for crypto to be seized more quickly.What Is The ‘Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act’?The bill is now taking effect with new powers being implemented on Friday, the UK Home Office said in a press release. UK Law…

Some customers who purchased Ring security cameras will be eligible to receive refunds from the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC said this week that the refunds will collectively amount to over $5.6 million and be spread among more than 117,000 individuals. The money will be sent in the form of PayPal payments.Customers who will receive the refunds include those “who had certain types of Ring devices such as indoor cameras, during periods when the FTC alleges unauthorized users may have had access to customer videos,” according to the agency. The refunds are linked to a settlement between the FTC and…

New York    Federal safety regulators said they are investigating whether Tesla’s massive recall in December of essentially all of its vehicles on US roads was sufficient to fix the safety threat posed by its “Autopilot” feature. The recall of 2 million Tesla vehicles was ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over a software update that is designed to limit the use of its Autopilot feature. The NHTSA had said in December that the two-year probe of roughly 1,000 crashes in which the feature was engaged found it gave drivers a false sense of security and could be…

A body found in a northwest Iowa field has been identified as that of a missing truck driver, discovered not far from where his abandoned rig was found on an isolated highway just before Thanksgiving.But details of his death remain a mystery.The Iowa Department of Public Safety said Thursday the state medical examiner’s office had conducted a forensic autopsy, and authorities identified the body as that of David Schultz, 53, with dental records. The department said authorities do not suspect foul play in his death. Preliminary autopsy results showed no signs of trauma or serious injury, the agency said. Further results…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 11:21 EDT | 3 min read The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin (FBTC) ETF, a key player in the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, experienced a significant setback on Thursday, with a first day of net outflows since launch. It recorded a noteworthy outflow of nearly $23 million, marking a significant event in the cryptocurrency market.This outflow trend, the first of its kind since its introduction in January, had a ripple effect beyond Fidelity Bitcoin ETF. It impacted other prominent funds in the cryptocurrency market, painting a broader picture of the market’s current state.On the…

HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change.For people who love nugget ice, finding establishments that can provide it to their preferred specifications can be challenging. Sonic, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and your local hospital are popular purveyors of this particular ice shape, but it’s much more convenient to make it at home and enjoy it on demand. Unfortunately, ice makers can be extremely expensive, which is why we’re always on the…

Duchess Sophie and Kate Middleton Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Duchess Sophie was seen beaming from ear to ear after being invited to make an iconic appearance normally reserved for the likes of Princess Kate Middleton. Sophie has found public interest in her and her status in the royal family elevated ever since her brother-in-law King Charles III has turned to her and her husband Prince Edward to step up as he undergoes cancer treatment. The king has put his confidence in the pair as he takes a step back from public life. His usual go-to couple Prince William and wife Kate are…

Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Anti-Israel protester admits she doesn’t know why she’s at NYU protest- Speaker Johnson says calling National Guard on Columbia riots would be ‘appropriate’ – Patriots’ Robert Kraft takes aim at Columbia professors amid anti-Israel protests TOP STORY: A viral video shows an anti-Israel demonstrator at New York University confessing she doesn’t even know why she’s protesting. In a video clip posted to X by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a young woman at Monday night’s NYU protest struggles to answer when…

After getting to personally meet former President Donald Trump at their construction site, two Steamfitters Local 638 members said support for the 45th president is now “through the roof.” “We all love him,” Gary Zuto said on “The Bottom Line” Thursday after meeting Trump that morning. “He takes care of the country, the country that we live in, and that’s what we love.””I see it on the job. Everybody’s got Trump stickers on their hard hats,” Zuto’s colleague Ronald Dioguard added. “They just see him as a passionate president for their country. It’s undeniable how much he cares about the…

London    Inflation may have tumbled from multi-decade highs on both sides of the Atlantic, but progress has stalled in the United States, with the Federal Reserve now expected to start cutting interest rates well after its European counterpart. Annual US inflation, as measured by the Fed’s preferred gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, came in at 2.7% in March, accelerating from 2.5% in February. The Fed aims to keep inflation at 2% over the longer run. Another measure of US inflation, the Consumer Price Index, has shown the same upward trend: In March, the CPI rose 3.5% compared with…

Reality star Whitney Port shares her fertility struggles and IVF journey – CBS News Watch CBS News Reality star and designer Whitney Port discusses her new partnership with prenatal vitamin company Perelel and launches the “Fertility, Unfiltered” video series. She also talks for the first time about her personal decision to pursue IVF again after facing challenges in conceiving a second child. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

New York    College campuses across America have been shaken by unrest that has resulted in clashes with police, shut down some classrooms and captured the attention of the nation. Although much of the initial focus has been on antisemitic incidents and how university officials and police are responding to the demonstrations, all of this raises a fundamental question: What do the pro-Palestinian protesters actually want? The specific demands of the protesters vary somewhat from school to school yet the central demand is that universities divest from companies linked to Israel or businesses that are profiting off its war with…

EMMY and GRAMMY-award winning singer, songwriter, and actress Jasmine Cephas Jones has unveiled another taste of her forthcoming album as she released her newest single, “Come My Way.”The song’s throwback harmonies, steady claps, and lovestruck vocals instantly transfix as Jasmine sets the scene for a romance-in-motion. “It’s very flirty,” Jasmine says. “It’s the little jolt of confidence you get from falling in love where you basically say, ‘I like it here!’”Earlier this year, Jasmine officially kicked off her solo artist era – releasing singles “Brighter” “Baby I Can’t Give You Up,” “Bad Habits” and now “Come My Way,” which all showcase…

After the 2024 WNBA draft earlier this month, shock over the pay gap between the women’s league and NBA went viral — specifically around what No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark is expected to make.At the Time100 gala red carpet on Thursday in New York City, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson, who was being honored at the event, weighed in on recent headlines calling out the discrepancy between the WNBA and NBA rookie salaries.“I feel like it happens all the time, when we’re in the draft, everybody always brings the contracts up and sees the difference, but it’s been like that for years,” Wilson,…