The Federal Reserve is set to lead a global 24-hour interest rate cut on Wednesday, as central banks in key economies, including Japan, the Nordics, and the UK, make decisions over the next day. This flurry of moves marks the end of a year in which inflation subsided enough for monetary policy easing to begin … Read more
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed seven new dark comets, increasing the total count to 14. The discovery has shed light on two distinct groups of these enigmatic objects based on their orbit and size. Dark comets, initially thought to be asteroids that exhibit comet-like behavior, … Read more
Scientists have found a new, predatory ocean creature in the Atacama Trench, one of the world’s most extreme environments. Measuring just 1.57 inches long, the Dulcibella camanchaca is an unusually large amphipod that feeds on smaller sea creatures. This fast-swimming predator was discovered at a depth of 25,900 feet in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Researchers … Read more
HBO’s “Dune: Prophecy” is nearing its season finale, but the show’s focus on the Harkonnen family’s dark past has already drawn attention from fans and critics alike. In the latest episode, “Twice Born,” viewers got a glimpse into the troubled lives of Evgeny Harkonnen (Mark Addy) and his nephew, Baron Harrow Harkonnen (Edward Davis). The … Read more
Apple’s new artificial intelligence (AI) notification system has sent a false message claiming Luigi Mangione shot himself. The notification was part of the system’s attempt to group together multiple news stories, but it incorrectly stated that suspect Mangione had committed suicide. The BBC reported the error to Apple, but the company declined to comment. However, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has reportedly floated the idea of shutting down the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), a move that analysts say would be a highly politicized and challenging decision. Experts are weighing in on the potential implications of such an action, which could have significant consequences for the US banking system. While details … Read more
The Indianapolis Colts face off against the Denver Broncos in a crucial game with significant playoff implications. The Colts’ chances of securing a spot in the playoffs increase to 65% if they win, while a loss would drop their odds to just 9%. The CBS game will be broadcast exclusively for viewers in the Indianapolis … Read more
A recent killing of a CEO by an alleged shooter has highlighted the dark truth behind America’s health insurance industry. When moderating a panel on social media, the author encountered the CEO of one of the largest health care companies who denied people coverage and thought patients were just “numbers on a spreadsheet.” New research … Read more
A nationwide bird flu virus affecting commercial flocks has led Bay Area grocery stores to limit egg purchases due to an ongoing shortage. Whole Foods and Safeway stores in the region have posted signs restricting customers to three and two cartons of eggs, respectively, due to difficulty sourcing eggs that meet animal welfare standards. The … Read more
An Indian-American researcher, Suchir Balaji, has been found dead in his San Francisco apartment. Police have ruled that he died by suicide. However, before his death, Balaji had made public allegations against OpenAI, claiming the company had flouted US copyright law while developing its GPT-4 chatbot. Balaji, 25, grew up in California and studied computer … Read more