A woman trapped in a cave in northern Italy has been rescued after four days, bringing an end to her ordeal. Ottavia Piana, a speleologist, fell while exploring the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo on Saturday and fracturing her face, ribs, and knees. Over 150 experts worked tirelessly to bring her to safety, navigating through … Read more
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have seen their shares continue to plummet, with UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna dropping for the second consecutive day. The decline is attributed to comments from Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, who stated that President-elect Donald Trump is “very committed” to reforming the industry’s middlemen. Bourla’s remarks follow Monday’s comments from Trump himself, … Read more
A recent leak has shown off possible design changes for the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max. The leaked renders depict a bold new look, featuring a Google Pixel-like horizontal camera bar along the back of the device. This would be a significant departure from the current iPhone 16 Pro Max design. The camera bar rumor … Read more
The Biden administration is preparing to issue an executive order that could restrict the sale of advanced AI chips to countries worldwide, including those in Southeast Asia and the Gulf, in a bid to maintain its technological edge against China. The decision comes as tensions over the use of AI technology continue to escalate between … Read more
The Milwaukee Bucks have overcome their slow start to the regular season by dominating the competition in the NBA Cup tournament. In Tuesday’s final at T-Mobile Arena, they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 to win the championship unanimously. Giannis Antetokounmpo was instrumental in the victory, posting a triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and … Read more
The NFL’s Week 16 season kicks off on Thursday, Dec. 19, with the Los Angeles Chargers hosting the Denver Broncos. The Broncos have a one-game lead over the Chargers in the AFC West standings and are currently 9-5. Both teams have excelled against the spread, with the Broncos boasting an 11-3 record and the Chargers … Read more
US President Joe Biden’s administration plans to investigate the import of Chinese semiconductors, which could lead to tariffs or restrictions on older-model chips used in various products such as medical devices, cars, smartphones, and weaponry. The probe aims to reduce reliance on these technology sources deemed a national security risk. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-17/biden-to-announce-chinese-semiconductor-probe-in-coming-days
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a policy circular warning credit card companies against devaluing rewards points, citing potential legal repercussions and consumer complaints. The regulator argues that provisions against unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices mean authorities can punish card issuers for reducing the value of such rewards based on fine print or … Read more
Nvidia has unveiled its new Jetson Orin Nano Supercomputer, designed specifically for developers, students, and builders in the generative AI space. The device boasts impressive performance, running at almost 70 trillion operations per second while consuming only 25 watts of power. Priced at $249, it is an ultra-luxurious option that can handle large language models … Read more
Microplastics, tiny synthetic fibers, are a growing concern in the environment. When cars roll down freeways, their tires release fine sprays of microplastics into the air. Similarly, when we wash our clothes, millions of microfibers from clothing fabric spill into waterways. These tiny pollutants can have severe consequences on ecosystems and human health. Microplastics have … Read more