Articles by Quincy Jon
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COVID-19 Medication Paxlovid's Price Expected to Rise in 2024
As the US leaves the pandemic's emergency phase, the price of Paxlovid, a crucial COVID-19 drug, is expected to rise.
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US Broadens Export Controls Targeting Chip Transfers to China
The US Commerce Department updated export regulations to prevent China from importing advanced computer chips and equipment that can be used in military technology.
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Rare Star Wars X-Wing Model Sells at Auction for Over $3 Million, Setting New Record
An X-wing Starfighter miniature from "Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope" (1977) sold for $3.135 million at auction, far above its $400,000 starting price.
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AI-Driven Financial Collapse Looms, Warns US SEC Chair
US Securities and Exchange Chairman Gary Gensler predicts a major economic disaster if the government does not regulate artificial intelligence.
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LinkedIn Implements Workforce Reduction, Focusing on Future AI Priorities
LinkedIn recently announced that it would be laying off 668 employees. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) A pedestrian walks by a sign at a LinkedIn office on July 26, 2023, in San Francisco, California.
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Canada's Satellite System to Assist Philippines in Fighting Illegal Fishing
The Philippines will have access to Canada's cutting-edge "Dark Vessel Detection System," which uses satellite technology to track illegal fishers even when they turn off their location-tracking devices.
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Proper Eye Care and Testing Unlocks Key to Understanding Multiple Diseases
Comprehensive eye exams are more than just checking for refractive errors or ocular diseases-they are also a good way to catch multiple systemic diseases. However, according to an annual survey conducted by the American Optometric Association, a quarter of Americans believe that eye exams are unnecessary if they have clear vision, with nearly half of the millennials agreeing. Unsurprisingly, a large number of asymptomatic patients who come in for comprehensive eye exams end up diagnosed with serious conditions-both ocular and systemic.
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Christmas 2023: Discover the Best Holiday Home Decorations on Amazon
These are the best deals on home decor that Amazon will be selling for Christmas 2023. Christmas is almost here, and the holiday spirit is already in the air.
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Elon Musk's X Hit with $386,00 Fine in Australian Child Abuse Probe
Elon Musk's social media platform X was penalized by the Australian e-Safety Commission for failing to comply with an anti-child abuse inquiry.
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You Can Make Live Stickers on iPhone in iOS 17: Here's How
The Live Stickers in iOS 17 are a great way to personalize your conversations and express creativity. You can create your own in a few simple steps.
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Medicare Lifts Lifetime Limit on PET Scans, Expanding Alzheimer's Diagnosis Options
With the new Medicare regulations, patients can undergo non-invasive tests to determine their eligibility for new Alzheimer's drugs.
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US Military Must Embrace AI to Stay Ahead, Says Former Army General Mark Milley
Former Army Gen. Mark Milley stressed that the US military must adapt to AI's rapid advancement to stay ahead in a changing world.
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US Teens Prefer YouTube Over Netflix for Video Content, Says Research
US teens, who grew up with video streaming, prefer YouTube over Netflix, a recent study reveals. (Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images) The YouTube and Netflix app logos are seen on a television screen on March 23, 2018, in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Israel-Hamas War: Parents Urged to Delete Instagram, TikTok, and X to Protect Children
Due to concerns about the Israel-Hamas war's effects on children, several Israeli and Jewish schools are advising parents to delete Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) from their children's phones.
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Defining Brain Death: Medical Groups Set New Guideline to Standardize Evaluation
The brain death guideline update integrates standards for adults and children into a single guideline.
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Rare 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Set to Amaze the Americas: All You Need to Know
On Saturday, hundreds of millions of people in the Americas will view a stunning and unusual "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Take note of these tips.
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AMC CEO Adam Aron Reveals Blackmail Plot Involving Explicit Text Messages, Extortion
AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron revealed that he was the victim of a sexually explicit blackmail attempt.
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Elon Musk's X Removes Hundreds of Hamas-Linked Accounts Amid Israel-Hamas War
X CEO Linda Yaccarino revealed that the firm deleted hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, either removing or tagging thousands of posts related to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Netflix Plans to Raise Ad-Free Subscription Costs: Users React
Netflix plans to increase subscription fees when the Hollywood actors' strike finally ends after a year-long price freeze.
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California Bans 4 Harmful Food Additives Linked to Health Issues
For health reasons, Governor Gavin Newsom of California banned four food chemicals commonly found in breakfast cereals, sweets, and carbonated beverages.
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Instagram's Threads Prefers Pushing Positivity Over Amplifying News
Threads' refusal to "amplify" news may disappoint netizens looking for an alternative to X (formerly Twitter) amid the latter's misinformation issues.
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Israel-Hamas War: How Hamas Used Commercial Drones in Recent Terror Attack
The use of armed commercial drones by Hamas in the recent massive terror attack against Israel has caused serious concern among military experts.
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Amazon Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit on Eve of Prime Day
Amazon faces a major legal issue as it marks Prime Day, as the US Federal Trade Commission is pursuing a vigorous antitrust prosecution against the e-commerce juggernaut.
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TikTok Enhances Content Creation with Direct Post Feature from Adobe and More
TikTok now lets users smoothly post content from popular editing applications via "Direct Post."
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COVID-19 Can Trigger Autoimmune Diseases, Warns Korean Study
COVID-19 can cause autoimmune disorders like alopecia, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease, according to a Korean study.
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Loki Season 2 Poster Sparks Backlash Amid Allegations of AI Involvement
Professional designers are divided about the poster for "Loki" season 2, the second-most-viewed season launch on Disney+ in 2023.
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Israel's Iron Dome: How the Defense System Safeguards Against Rocket Threats
Since 2011, Israel's Iron Dome has protected residents from rockets and mortars. (Photo: MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images) A salvo of rockets is fired by Palestinian militants from Gaza as an Israeli missile launched from the Iron Dome defense missile system attempts to intercept the rockets, fired from the Gaza Strip, over the city of Netivot in southern Israel on October 8, 2023.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder: A Nostalgic Adventure with a Modern Twist
Super Mario fans will get Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the long-awaited 2D Mario adventure, in less than two weeks.
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Teen Depression in the US Soared During COVID-19 Pandemic, with Alarming Treatment Gaps: Study
Recent mental health research reveals data and treatment gaps in teen major depressive disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Elon Musk Blasts Iranian Supreme Leader's Celebration of Hamas Attacks on Israel
Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes that the Iranian Supreme Leader wants "the eradication of Israel."
