“Queen!” It was a Friday night in January, and Snoop Dogg had just rolled into a cocktail party hosted by Donna Langley, NBCUniversal’s chief content officer and studios chairwoman. His shouted greeting, paired with a jaunty deferential dance, seemed to leave her a bit embarrassed. “We’re here to celebrate filmmakers and films,” Langley told the … Read more
A California software engineer infuriated his new wife when he sported his Apple Vision Pro headset during their wedding day. Jacob Wright, a tech engineer for a start-up AI company, wore the $3,500 headset alongside his elegant bride, Cambree, in front of a scenic Utah mountain range as the couple celebrated their nuptials on Feb. … Read more
The “Simpsons” is truly a Vision-ary series. The world’s most clairvoyant cartoon has done it again. This time the Matt Groening-created animated comedy has been credited with forecasting the rise of the Vision Pro, Apple’s much-hyped virtual reality headset that is currently blowing up the tech sphere. “The Simpson predicted the future .. Yet again,” … Read more
Despite the projects ahead, Mr. Obama said the couple intended to continue spending just 10 to 15 percent of their time nurturing Higher Ground, especially as the 2024 election approaches and they are called to the campaign trail. “Michelle and I do not aspire to be full-time Hollywood moguls,” he said. For the projects they … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is telling consumers to avoid two dozen eye drop products sold at major retailers including CVS and Rite Aid, because they could cause eye infections and potentially lead to vision loss. The 26 products treat dry or irritated eyes and were marketed under the brands CVS Health, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal … Read more
A few grapes a day could keep the optometrist away, a new study suggests. This is great news for those who don’t like carrots — the other eye-healthy produce: Researchers in Singapore have found evidence that eating grapes comes with big perks for your peepers. At the center of their research was the question of … Read more
American senior citizens who live in warm areas are more likely to endure “serious vision impairment” compared to those in colder regions, new research from the University of Toronto has found. Seniors who live in counties where the average temperature is 60 degrees or higher are at a 44% heightened risk of visual distress, according … Read more
Talk about heaven on Earth. A woman believed she went to heaven after what she believes was a near-death experience when she lost consciousness. Courtney Santiago was stressed. She was going through a breakup and one of her friends had died within the span of a few weeks, and the series of unfortunate events took … Read more
She’s still got that Markle Sparkle. Meghan Markle is set to be awarded the 2023 Women of Vision Award next month — and it will be presented to her by none other than Gloria Steinem. The award is bestowed by the Ms. Foundation, a Brooklyn-based organization that “works to bring attention to the real challenges … Read more
Judi Dench is opening up about her worsening eye condition. Dench, 88, was diagnosed with advanced macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012 and shared that she has been struggling with the loss of her vision. While appearing on “The Graham Norton Show,” the Oscar winner admitted that she has found it to be harder and harder … Read more
Nobody puts nepo baby in a corner. Model-actress Kaia Gerber undeniably has grade A genes, boasting iconic supermodel Cindy Crawford for a mother, not to mention a former model dad, Rande Gerber, who co-owns Casamigos tequila with George Clooney. “I won’t deny the privilege that I have,” Gerber, 21 told Elle. “Even if it’s just … Read more
Summary: Administering a chemical compound called synthetic retinoids to the retina helped restore brain networks associated with vision and prompted the growth of two times more neurons, effectively restoring vision in adult mouse models of the genetic visual disorder LCA. Source: UC Irvine A discovery about how some visually impaired adults could start to see … Read more