Dow Sees First Gain in 10 Sessions Ahead of Fed Policy Update

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged ahead, marking its first gain in 10 sessions as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s final policy update for 2024. The index closed up 200 points, or 0.5%, at around 43,650. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted gains, with the S&P rising 10 points, or 0.2%, to roughly … Read more

Google Calendar Phishing Scams on the Rise

Google Calendar, a widely used tool for organizing schedules and managing time, has become a target for cybercriminals due to its popularity and efficiency in everyday tasks. Researchers at Check Point have observed an increase in phishing attacks using Google Calendar and Google Drawings to trick users into divulging sensitive information. The attackers modify “sender” … Read more

World’s First Grid-Scale Nuclear Fusion Power Plant Coming to Virginia

A startup called Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has announced plans to build the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant in Virginia. The facility, which is expected to be operational by the early 2030s, will generate enough electricity to power around 150,000 homes and produce 400 megawatts of clean energy. The project, valued at multibillion … Read more

MicroStrategy’s Nasdaq Entry Exposes Investors to Risk

MicroStrategy Inc.’s inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 has opened up a new investor base for the company, but also poses risks for its stock price. The index-tracking firms are expected to buy around $2 billion worth of shares, according to Bloomberg Intelligence estimates. While this may be seen as a positive by crypto bulls, it … Read more

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search Now Available to All Users

OpenAI has made its ChatGPT Search feature available to all users who log in to the platform. Previously, only paid users had access to this functionality. The new feature allows users to search the web for answers using a natural language interface, providing timely results with links to relevant sources. In addition to enhancing search … Read more

Engadget’s Cookie Policy Explained

Engadget is part of the Yahoo family, which also includes other popular brands such as Yahoo and AOL. To enhance your browsing experience, this website uses cookies and collects personal data. However, you have control over how we use these data. If you choose to “Reject all”, we will not collect any additional information for … Read more

Weight-Loss Drugs Boost Healthcare Use Amid Obesity-Related Conditions

The use of powerful weight-loss drugs is expanding access to healthcare services, particularly among patients with obesity-related conditions. A recent analysis of electronic patient records found that prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have led to a significant increase in diagnoses of sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes within 15 days. According to the … Read more

Georgia’s New Footballer President Sparks Protests Amid Global News Roundup

A recent election in Georgia, a country with no professional football team, has led to widespread protests. The ruling party’s decision to elect only one candidate sparked outrage among citizens. Meanwhile, NASA faces significant challenges in cutting costs as the new US administration takes office. Experts argue that finding ways to reduce expenses without compromising … Read more

Website Overload: Server Rejected Request Due to Excessive Traffic

When a website receives an unusually high number of requests within a short period, it can cause server overload and trigger a “Too many requests” error. This issue is often caused by excessive traffic, spamming, or hacking attempts. To prevent such errors, websites use rate limiting techniques that control the amount of data transferred between … Read more