Astronauts on the International Space Station will spend an additional month in space due to delays in the production of a new Crew Dragon spacecraft. The delay, announced by NASA, pushes the launch of the Crew-10 mission from February to no earlier than late March. The cause of the delay is attributed to the need … Read more
Cyclone Chido has brought devastating destruction to Mozambique, with the death toll nearly doubling to 75, according to the government. The storm made landfall in the country’s northern province of Cabo Delgado, a region already plagued by a years-long insurgency backed by the Islamic State. Rescue workers are struggling to reach affected areas due to … Read more
Tom Contos, an avid runner, began experiencing rectal bleeding in March. Initially, he suspected it was related to exercise and chose to ignore the issue. However, as the bleeding persisted for weeks, his concern grew. Despite struggling with health coverage after being fired from a job at Northwestern University, Tom stated that he wouldn’t pay … Read more
The European Commission has approved Nvidia’s $700 million acquisition of Run:ai, a deal that will strengthen the US chipmaker’s grip on the graphics processing unit (GPU) market. The EU launched an investigation into the deal, focusing on potential anti-competitive practices that could give Nvidia greater control over key computer components. However, regulators concluded that the … Read more
The S&P 500 gained 1.1% on Friday, Dec. 20, as investors found reassurance in decelerating inflation, which may signal a slowdown in interest rate hikes. The Dow and Nasdaq also rose, with the latter increasing by 1%. Shares of Palantir Technologies surged ahead of its addition to the Nasdaq 100 Index next week, while Carnival … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers have become repeat offenders in MLB’s competitive balance tax (CBT) system, shattering records for the highest CBT bill. The team’s 2024 payroll exceeded $353 million, pushing them into the fourth and highest tier of tax rates. According to the CBT tiers, the Dodgers’ high payroll results in a 88.8% tax rate, … Read more
Data centers, which power much of our computing equipment, used only 1.9% of US electricity in 2018, but that number has more than doubled to 3.7% today. By 2028, they could consume up to 12% of America’s power, according to a new report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The 2024 US Data Center Energy … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has attempted to put a positive spin on recent setbacks in Syria and Ukraine during a lengthy press conference. In the event, Putin claimed that Russia had accomplished its mission in Syria and was winning the war in Ukraine. The comments have raised eyebrows among experts who suggest they reveal Putin’s … Read more
NASA scientists have solved the mystery of why Jupiter’s moon Io is so volcanically active, revealing a complex process that involves tidal flexing and a network of underground magma chambers. Io, which is only slightly larger than Earth’s moon, has an estimated 400 volcanoes and is known for its dramatic and violent eruptions. The discovery … Read more
Party City has announced it will shut down all its US stores as part of a bankruptcy plan. However, its Canadian operations remain unaffected, with parent company Canadian Tire confirming that its Canadian locations will continue to operate and provide party supplies to Canadians nationwide. Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/party-city-shuts-down-in-us-1.7416670