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People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an “Exhausted” Immune System

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating multisystem disorder from which adults rarely recover. Researchers have struggled to find changes in the body that underlie the illness, which often appears following an infection, partly because it may arise in different forms. Now scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have completed perhaps the most comprehensive study of ME/CFS to date by examining a carefully selected group of participants. In the study, which was published…

The most affordable folding phone I’ve tested is on sale for just $499 right now

Kerry Wan/ZDNETWhat's the deal?The most affordable folding phone on the market, the Motorola Razris the most affordable foldable phone this year, with a starting price of $700. It's still on sale for just $500. Some notable compromises include a smaller external display, a lower-end processor, and a weak camera system.The Motorola Razr handles day-to-day activities fairly well, and can even run more graphics-intensive tasks if needed.It's been on my mind since the very first foldable; at what point will these

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC looks fantastic – but it’s not all good news | Gaming | Entertainment

After making fans wait for an absolute age, FromSoftware has finally revealed more about Elden Ring's upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Revealed alongside a new gameplay trailer, the Elden Ring expansion has been given a June 21 release date on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The DLC will be available to purchase individually (if you already own the base game); as part of a bundle containing the add-on and core game; plus as part of a spectacular Collector's Edition. Unfortunately, however, it's not all good…

byjus court: Byju’s secures stay on EGM resolutions from Karnataka HC

Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, the parent of Byju's, said on Wednesday that the Karnataka High Court passed an interim order directing that any resolutions passed at Friday’s proposed extraordinary general meeting (EGM) would be contingent upon its final decision on a petition filed by the edtech firm.Byju's petitioned the court challenging the EGM called by a group of investors, who are seeking the removal of Byju Raveendran as its chief executive. The company claimed that by calling for an EGM, the investors violated the…

Wide variation in rates of police killings suggests unnecessary deaths

Credit: CC0 Public Domain One in three police homicides could have been avoided without endangering police or the public, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. Eight percent of all homicides of adult men in the United States are committed by police. Using data from 2008–2017 from the National Officer-Involved Homicide Database, Josh Leung-Gagné compared

This company wants to turn a Tennessee coal plant into a fusion reactor

Type One energy has announced its intention to use a retired TVA coal plant site, the Bull Run Fossil Plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the site for a prototype fusion reactor with the hope to eventually commercialize fusion power – and maybe even find a neat way to use old EV batteries to help power the process. The Bull Run Fossil Plant was a coal-powered generation facility first opened in 1967 and shut down on December 1, 2023 – just over two months ago. It was run by the Tennessee Valley Authority…

Boeing replaces head of troubled 737 Max program

A person walks past an unpainted Boeing 737-8 MAX parked at Renton Municipal Airport adjacent to Boeing's factory in Renton, Washington on January 25, 2024. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty ImagesBoeing is replacing the head of its 737 Max program less than two months after a panel blew out on one of the jet models during an Alaska Airlines flight, prompting a brief federal grounding of the aircraft type and heightened scrutiny of the plane maker's operations.The company's 737 program head, Ed Clark, is leaving the company,…

47 Times Netizens Found Out That Some Of Their Favorite Words Are Now ‘Obsolete’, As Shared Online

“Any language is truly a living, constantly changing structure, especially when it comes to slang,” says Oleksiy Arkhireyev, a Ukrainian copywriter and novelist, who was asked by Bored Panda for a comment here. “And everything really depends on our perception. For example, in the '60s the word 'boomer' was perceived as the personification of everything young, progressive, full of energy, but now it has quite logically changed its meaning.”“On the other hand, we stop accepting new words in the language where we feel…

Inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ skips the fatal cliches

An inspirational drama and an Oscar nominee from Italy for best international feature top our list of what to watch this week. And if you’re in the mood for ridiculousness, how about a B&W silent film with actors in beaver costumes running about in the snow? Yes, you read that right. Here’s our roundup. “Ordinary Angels”: Jon Gunn’s faith-based soul quencher feels almost heaven-sent, gracing us — just when we need it — with an uplifting, truth-based story that promotes compassion and encourages us to extend a helping…

Machine Gun Kelly Will Perform With Don Omar at Premio Lo Nuestro

The Blonde Don meets Don Omar! Rolling Stone can exclusively announce that Don Omar will bring Machine Gun Kelly onstage during a special performance of “Danza Kuduro” at Thursday’s Premio Lo Nuestro. “Seeing my song go viral in MGK’s voice absolutely blew my mind,” Don Omar tells Rolling Stone in a statement. “It’s incredible to see how music can transcend generations, genres, and languages.” The performance will be part of a medley of hits from the reggaeton legend as he receives the Global Icon award…