A family in the Pearl Harbor area has confirmed that two ducks they recently adopted have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1. The two infected ducks were euthanized, along with seven other ducks on their property, which were put down due to possible exposure. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) … Read more
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has reached 22 million users after experiencing significant growth. The surge in popularity is largely attributed to former X users who have migrated to the platform due to their dissatisfaction with changes made under Elon Musk’s ownership. This shift is seen as a response to the new policies and … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) has reached a milestone of surpassing 45,000 for the first time in history. The 30-stock index gained 308.51 points, or 0.69%, and closed at 45,015.04 on Wednesday. This achievement is significant as it reflects investors’ excitement for the US economy. As the only blue-chip index among the three major … Read more
As the Trump administration prepares to take office, financial experts warn Americans not to panic about potential tariffs on imported goods. Instead of hoarding items that may become more expensive, they recommend building stronger finances. According to economists, consumers would bear the costs of increased tariffs, leading to widespread panic over prices for everyday items … Read more
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is celebrating a major victory as his bet on bitcoin pays off. The value of the cryptocurrency surpassed $100,000 for the first time, and the government’s reported investment now stands at over $600 million. Just two years ago, bitcoin was trading below $17,000. However, after making bitcoin legal tender in … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled his intention to continue cracking down on Big Tech companies, including Google, Apple, and Meta, once he takes office. Trump’s nomination of Gail Slater to lead the Justice Department’s antitrust division is seen as a key move in this effort. Slater, an aide to Vice President-elect JD Vance, has a … Read more
A photo depicting a hooded man smiling with his mask down may hold crucial clues in identifying the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The image was captured when the employee asked him to lower his face mask, revealing a flirtatious moment. The suspect, described as a person of interest wanted … Read more
Memphis is emerging as a major player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, with tech giants Nvidia, Dell, and Super Micro Computer joining forces with existing company xAI in the city. Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend announced the development at the chamber’s annual Chairman’s Circle luncheon event. The expansion of xAI is … Read more
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has confirmed that this will be his last season at the university. The Heisman Trophy candidate needs 341 yards to surpass Barry Sanders’ all-time single-season rushing record, which he can attempt to break in their upcoming Mountain West title game against UNLV. Jeanty, who leads the nation with 2,288 … Read more
Despite high expectations, excitement for Huawei’s new smartphone, Mate 70, is waning due to concerns over its performance. The device has garnered attention in China for its robust design and innovative features, including a hand gesture-based image-sharing function that allows seamless sharing between two devices. However, the lack of information on the phone’s in-house developed … Read more