Broadcom has become the eighth U.S. tech company to surpass $1 trillion in market capitalization, with its stock surging 24% on Friday, its best day on record. The chipmaker’s market value exceeded $1 trillion for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the company. In recent years, Broadcom has made several large acquisitions, including … Read more
A bill in the Texas legislature would allow residents to use Bitcoin to pay taxes and make charitable donations. The Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act has bipartisan support and could set a precedent for other states if passed. If approved, it would enable fees, contributions, and taxes to be paid using cryptocurrency. A minimum of … Read more
TSMC’s new Arizona chip manufacturing facility could be significantly more expensive to operate than its Taiwanese facilities, according to Macquarie Bank research. The high costs are attributed to the difficulties of establishing a chemical supply chain in the US. The process of semiconductor fabrication is highly complex and requires precise calibration of tools and chemicals … Read more
Asset management giant VanEck has predicted that Solana’s (SOL) price could reach $500 in the coming years, amid a global crypto market consolidation. The firm’s forecast comes as SOL has been struggling to break out of its current price action pattern. According to technical analysis, Solana is forming a bullish flag-and-pole pattern on the daily … Read more
Amazon workers at a unionized warehouse in New York City have voted to authorize a strike, claiming the tech giant has refused to recognize their union and negotiate a contract. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said Amazon risks a strike if it doesn’t begin negotiations by Sunday. The union, which represents around 5,500 workers at … Read more
Mega Millions players may be in luck tonight, with the Dec. 13 jackpot worth an estimated $695 million. The winning numbers are 36, 43, 52, 58, and 65, with the Mega Ball being 16. No one has claimed the top prize yet. There were four winners of $1 million each for matching five white balls, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has appointed Richard Grenell, a close ally of his, as the envoy for special missions. Grenell’s role will involve overseeing and coordinating sensitive diplomatic efforts on behalf of the US government. As a seasoned diplomat and former ambassador to Germany, Grenell brings extensive experience to the position, which is seen as … Read more
A recent study published in Gut reveals a crucial link between ultra-processed foods and colon cancer in people under 50 years old. Researchers discovered that tumors from 81 US patients had high levels of inflammation-boosting lipids, specifically omega-6 fatty acids, but lacked the helpful lipids omega-3 fatty acids, which combat inflammation. Inflammation is a normal … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully reached the rim of the Jezero Crater on Mars after a challenging climb. The rover, which landed in the crater in early 2021, took its first photos from “Lookout Hill” and marked the beginning of a new science campaign. The rover had to navigate through tough terrain, including steep grades … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has reached the rim of Jezero Crater on Mars after a months-long climb, marking a significant milestone in its exploration of the red planet. The rover, which landed nearly four years ago, is now facing a 4-billion-year-old landscape that has never been explored before. The crater’s edge is geologically interesting due to … Read more