Oil prices fell more than 2% on Friday as investors worried about weaker Chinese demand and a potential slowdown in US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Brent crude futures dropped $1.52 to settle at $71.04 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.68 to settle at $67.02. China’s oil refiners processed 4.6% … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump is forming a new group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to reduce wasteful spending and streamline federal agencies. The group, led by entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, seeks highly intelligent individuals willing to work 80+ hours a week for free. The group’s mission is to … Read more
A US-based company’s CEO fired 99 employees after they failed to attend a meeting. The decision sparked public scrutiny after an intern shared a screenshot of the CEO’s angry message on Reddit. The message, sent via Slack, told the 111-employee workforce that those who didn’t show up were “all fired.” The CEO claimed his employees … Read more
Kenneth Williams, a father of four and husband to Janice, has taken his passion for cooking into a successful business venture – Skenny Burgers. The couple discovered their secret to creating mouthwatering smashburgers after watching a YouTube recipe on “Late Night Smashed Cheeseburger!” Kenneth’s experience as a trumpet player in Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom … Read more
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) in smartphones has failed to live up to expectations, but its impact on smart home technology is changing that narrative. A recent update to Google Home showcases A.I.’s potential, integrating it into various features such as camera search and voice interactions. Companies like Amazon, Samsung, and LG are also leveraging A.I. to … Read more
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel fails to live up to its predecessor, relying on too many familiar elements and derivative storytelling. Despite an impressive performance from Denzel Washington as the cunning master of gladiators Macrinus, the film is marred by its lack of fresh ideas and binary approach to good versus evil. The movie opens with … Read more
The first episode of Dune: Prophecy, “The Hidden Hand,” sets up a complex web of characters and relationships while introducing a new era to the Dune universe. However, it struggles to balance its ambitious scope with its modest budget. While the episode succeeds in adding rich lore to the franchise, particularly during its voiceover-heavy exploration … Read more
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a resurgence, with Bitcoin prices surging and major players celebrating potential US regulatory support under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. However, this trend has raised concerns about the need for effective safeguards to prevent catastrophic consequences. While some protections are in place, it remains essential for regulators to maintain guardrails against … Read more
Security researchers have identified a surge in two-step phishing attacks leveraging Microsoft Visio files. Perception Point has discovered that attackers are using the .vsdx format, commonly used for business diagrams, to disguise malicious URLs and bypass traditional security scans. The new attacks take advantage of users’ trust in Microsoft tools by embedding URLs within Visio … Read more
The week ahead promises to be filled with economic data releases, corporate earnings reports, and continued market volatility. The services and manufacturing sectors are expected to dominate the schedule, while investor focus will also shift back to big-name companies like Nvidia, Walmart, and Deere & Company. The recent move in bond yields, following the Federal … Read more