BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A bioengineered chewing gum cut HPV levels by 93 percent in oral samples from head and neck cancer patients, in new research from the University of Pennsylvania. The same formulation, when loaded with an antimicrobial peptide called protegrin, brought two cancer-linked bacteria down to nearly zero and left the…
From September 1 to 4, 2026, Vladivostok, Russia, will host the 11th Eastern Economic Forum, organized by the Roscongress Foundation, the largest organizer of international public and business events. Traditionally, this event is attended by Russian President V. Putin, representatives of the Government of the Russian Federation and other countries around the world, as well…
OpenAI’s Chief Revenue Officer announced today that she is leaving the AI giant. “I wanted to let you know that I made the difficult decision to leave OpenAI in the coming weeks to pursue other opportunities,” said Denise Dresser, the now-former OpenAI CRO, in a post shared to her LinkedIn. “I’m incredibly proud of all…
SAVE $10.50: The DJI Power 140W GaN Charger is on sale at Amazon for $59.49, down from the list price of $69.99. That’s a 15% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 140W GaN Charger $59.49 at Amazon $69.99 Save $10.50 Get Deal Our modern tech brings us plenty of joy….
SAVE $130: As of Aug. 13, the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 bundle is on sale for $1,168.99 at Amazon. That’s a 10% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 11 + Pixel Watch 5 $1,168.99 $1,298.99 Save $130 Get Deal Looking to do a…
TL;DR: The BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Super Miner lets you participate in real solo Bitcoin mining with a quiet, plug-and-play desktop device for $49.99 (reg. $99.99). Opens in a new window Credit: BlockChance BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Super Miner (Black) $49.99 $99.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal You don’t need a room full of noisy hardware —…
OMG, when will this end? A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplies Coast Citrus Distributors is the suspected source of a salmonella outbreak that’s sickened 345 people across 27 states and put 36 in the hospital. At McGugin Practice Field, Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) runs drills during the team’s August 13, 2026 practice session….
If there was any doubt about just how massive Grand Theft Auto VI is going to be, the latest pre order data may have put it to rest. According to a new report from digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower, an incredible 89% of GTA 6 pre orders are reportedly for the $99.99 Ultimate Edition, compared…
As estimates for “Q-Day” move closer, experts warn that crypto’s slow governance, not its cryptography, may be the biggest obstacle to defending against quantum attacks. Quantum computing is a risk factor for every encrypted system on the planet, including major banks. But crypto, due to the way it works, may be the technology that gets…
Kansas State Senator Cindy Holscher. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Kansas State Democrats The Kansas Democratic Gubernatorial nominee is under fire after a disgusting and extremely sacrilegious post she made about Jesus Christ resurfaced this week. As The Washington Examiner reported on Wednesday, State Senator Cindy Holscher had an exchange she had with a right-leaning user on X….
