In 2024, biomedical technology really got to our heads—or more specifically, our eyes and brains. Some of Spectrum’s most popular articles this year were about technology assisting our vision, with stories of retinal implants and smart contact lenses drawing your eye. You dug deep into non-invasive tech to hasten sleep and preserve brain function for people with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as an imaging probe to aid highly invasive brain surgeries.But it wasn’t all in our heads. This year, you also read about assistive exosuits and low-cost MRI machines, as well as a DNA data drive promising a new way…
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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Capital markets myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Investors poured record amounts into global bond funds this year as they bet on a shift towards easier monetary policy by major central banks.Bond funds attracted more than $600bn in inflows so far this year, according to data provider EPFR, topping the previous high of almost $500bn in 2021, as investors sensed that slowing inflation would be a turning point for global fixed income.This “was the year that investors bet big on a substantial shift in monetary policy” that has historically supported…
Credit: Getty Images The Biden regime has withdrawn its proposed Title IX rule that sought to expand protections for transgender athletes in educational institutions. This decision comes after substantial opposition from conservative lawmakers, women’s rights advocates, and a series of legal challenges that questioned the rule’s implications on women’s sports and privacy rights. The initial proposal aimed to amend Title IX—a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs—to include protections based on gender identity, as previously reported by The Gateway Pundit. This change would have required schools to allow transgender athletes to participate in…
King Charles’ brother, Prince Andrew, has reportedly refused to walk the late Queen’s corgis because he struggles with feelings of demoralization.The Duke of York will skip Christmas with the king to avoid attention over his connection to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.Prince Andrew has since claimed that he severed ties with Yang Tengbo following government advice, denying sensitive discussions.Article continues below advertisementPrince Andrew Refuses To Walk The Late Queen’s CorgisMEGAAndrew is reportedly so disheartened by his current situation that he has declined to walk Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis, which he inherited following her passing.Instead, the duke reportedly leaves the task to footmen, who…
SYDNEY: An uncontained bushfire raging in Australia’s Victoria state that has prompted an evacuation order for hundreds of residents will burn for several days, officials said on Sunday (Dec 22). The order to leave immediately, set at the highest danger rating, remained in place for the fire in and around Grampians National Park, about 241km west of state capital Melbourne, Victoria’s emergency services agency said on its website. “There’s a lot of unburnt fuel in the Grampians still, so it’s quite a challenge for the days ahead”, Country Fire Authority deputy chief officer Garry Cook told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation,…
A man accused of driving a car into crowds at a German Christmas market, killing five people and injuring more than 200, has been detained on multiple charges of murder and attempted murder. The Magdeburg police department said in a statement on Sunday the man had been issued a warrant for pre-trial detention on charges of murder on five counts as well as multiple counts of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. Those killed were a nine-year-old boy and four women aged 52, 45, 75 and 67, the police statement said. Among the wounded, about 40 had serious or critical…
Yankees fans wanted Juan Soto for Christmas this year. Instead, New York gifted them a decent starting pitcher, an underwhelming centerfielder and, worst of all, an aging first baseman in Paul Goldschmidt.The 37-year-old Goldschmidt is a player in decline. After leading the National League in OPS+ in 2022, his output dropped to a decent 120 in 2023 and then sank to 98 last season.That downward trend makes sense and seems unstoppable after a look under Goldschmidt’s proverbial hood. While he was still in the MLB’s top eight percent in terms of hard-hit balls last year, his ability to barrel up…
KFC is shaking up the fast-food landscape by announcing its new chicken tenders-focused concept, Saucy. The chain, long known for its Original Recipe fried chicken, is making a strategic pivot to cater to the growing demand for customizable, sauce-heavy meals. With this move, KFC aims to capture a slice of the fast-food market while reinforcing its position as a leader in chicken innovation.Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match your lifestyle, interests and budget.”Everyone is obsessed with sauce – more is more,” KFC’s chief new concept officer, Christophe Poirier, told Nation’s…
“Lloyd,” he tells me. “His name is Lloyd.” Naturally. Why would a green Lego Ninjago be called anything else? The plastic figurine has shot to top spot on my son Sam’s Christmas list. Anyone who knows a young child will sympathise. They crave the Barbie Colour Reveal Deluxe Styling Head that promises instant-but-fleeting joy, whereas we want to buy the woodland activity kit that will surely nurture the body and soul. If you find yourself despairing at such choices, help is at hand. Thanks to a growing understanding of the cognitive benefits of certain toys, we now have a better…
Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor accused of killing four women and a nine-year-old boy by driving into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has been remanded into custody.His appearance before a judge on Saturday evening comes as details emerge about the attack and his possible motivations.German privacy laws prevent authorities from releasing the suspect’s full name, though they confirmed that his first name was Taleb. Two senior U.S. officials familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News that al-Abdulmohsen was the suspect. The incident occurred on Friday when a black BMW plowed through the crowded market, leaving 200…