Scientists Discover ‘Interstellar Tunnel’ Near Our Solar System’s Hot Bubble

Our solar system is located within a hot bubble of superheated gas, known as the Local Hot Bubble (LHB). Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics used data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey to study this region. They discovered an intriguing feature – an interstellar tunnel towards the constellation Centaurus. This tunnel may … Read more

John Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader

John Randolph Thune, a 63-year-old South Dakota Republican, will take over as Senate majority leader in January, leading a new Senate Republican majority of at least 52 with the incoming Trump administration. Despite failing in his first attempt for the Senate two decades ago, Thune’s persistence and ability to build consensus have earned him the … Read more

New Guidelines Offer Hope for Managing Restless Legs Syndrome

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to support updates to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s clinical practice guidelines for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). A condition affecting millions, RLS is a sleep-related movement disorder that prompts an irresistible urge to move one or both legs – and sometimes arms – accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling. The new … Read more

Bitcoin Predictions Vary Widely as Year Closes

Bitcoin’s price surged nearly 30% to reach new all-time highs above $90,000 following Donald Trump’s election victory. Analysts share their expert predictions on how high or low Bitcoin will move by the end of 2024. Several experts predict Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 by year-end, including Lennix Lai of OKX and Josh Gilbert of eToro. They … Read more

Mac Mini’s Power Button Fiasco: Apple Fans Fix Design Flaw

Apple’s latest M4 Mac Mini has been a hit among macOS enthusiasts due to its impressive cost-to-performance ratio and ultra-affordable price tag, starting at just $599. However, some users have pointed out a design flaw that mirrors the infamous Magic Mouse’s inaccessible charging port. The power button is located on the underside of the chassis, … Read more

Companies Rush to Avoid China Tariffs Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts

US companies are rapidly shifting production out of China, bolstering inventory and weighing price increases as they prepare for potential tariff hikes from a second Trump administration. The move is in response to increased duties on imports from China, Mexico, and possibly other countries, which would significantly impact the cost of goods for US businesses. … Read more

AI Giants Struggle to Build Next-Gen Models

Three leading AI companies – OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic – are facing challenges in developing more advanced artificial intelligence models despite significant investment. OpenAI’s Orion model, which was launched in September, failed to meet the company’s expectations, struggling with coding questions that it hadn’t been trained on. This setback has led some to question whether … Read more

Bitcoin Surges Past $93,000 Amid Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Bitcoin prices briefly hit a record high of over $93,000 on Wednesday, driven by speculation of further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The surge in value followed the release of in-line CPI data, which increased bets on a December rate cut. President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance also added to the momentum. However, the asset … Read more

AMD Layoffs Hit 1,000 Workers Amid Focus on Growth

AMD has confirmed it’s laying off 1,000 employees, approximately 4% of its workforce, as part of a plan to focus on “large growth opportunities.” The move comes after a mixed Q3 earnings report, which saw the company’s gaming division decline by 69% year-over-year. The layoffs were previously reported and come amid AMD’s struggles to compete … Read more

Steve Madden to Shift Sourcing Amid China Tariffs Concerns

Steve Madden is reorienting its global supply chain to reduce dependence on China as the US prepares for potential tariff hikes under a new presidential administration. The company aims to cut imports from China by 40% to 45% over the next year, according to CEO Edward Rosenfeld. Currently, China accounts for 70% of Steve Madden’s … Read more