Amtrak Delays Due to Downed Wires in NYC-Philly Route

Amtrak service has resumed with delays between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia after a downed overhead wire incident. Two of the four tracks along the route have been returned to service, but trains are moving at reduced speeds. The delay is expected to continue along the Northeast Corridor, affecting trains from Washington Union Station … Read more

Nvidia Stock Sees Record Gains Amid AI Chip Demand Surge

Nvidia’s stock has seen significant gains this year, driven by strong demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Despite recent corrections, analysts remain bullish on the company’s upward potential. The current market sentiment is supported by several factors: The age of AI is indeed upon us, and Nvidia is poised to benefit from the growing … Read more

College Football Playoff Bracket Announced

The 12-team College Football Playoff field was revealed on Sunday, Dec. 8, with Oregon as the top-ranked seed and Georgia second. The four highest-ranked conference champions received automatic byes to the quarterfinals, while Texas earned an at-large bid as the fifth-seeded team. The semifinals will feature a matchup between the winners of No. 1 Oregon … Read more

US Conducts Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen’s Capital

The US military has conducted air strikes against targets linked to the Houthi rebels in Yemen’s capital Sanaa. The strikes targeted a missile storage facility and a command-and-control site, aiming “to disrupt and degrade Houthi operations”. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said this after recent series of attacks between the Yemeni rebel group and … Read more

NASA Plans Long-Duration Space Missions Amid ISS Retirement

NASA is preparing for a 30-year gap in low Earth orbit once the International Space Station (ISS) retires by the end of the decade. To mitigate risks for future trips to Mars, the space agency plans to maintain a human presence in microgravity using long-duration missions on commercially owned spacecraft. As part of its “Low … Read more

Steelers’ Playoff Hopes Slip Away with Fumble and Interception

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ chances of winning the AFC North title slipped away after quarterback Russell Wilson’s fumble inside the 5-yard line, allowing the Baltimore Ravens to take a commanding lead. Despite Wilson’s impressive moments throughout the game, including a deep shot for Calvin Austin III, the Steelers’ depleted defense couldn’t contain Lamar Jackson and Derrick … Read more

CM Punk Sees Feud with Seth Rollins as Natural Progression

CM Punk has been building tension with Seth Rollins since his return at WWE Survivor Series 2023. The “Second City Saint” recently explained his perspective on their upcoming feud during a special appearance at the “Raw on Netflix Kickoff” event. According to Punk, he’s gearing up for a confrontation with Rollins due to their similar … Read more

Natural Sugar Gel Shows Promise in Reversing Hair Loss

A team of researchers from Pakistan and the UK has made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to a new treatment for hair loss. They found that applying a gel made from deoxyribose, a natural sugar molecule, to mice with bald spots triggered faster and more effective hair growth than current prescription treatments. The study … Read more

Micron Stock Slumps as Q2 Guidance Falls Short of Expectations

Micron Technology, a leading memory chip manufacturer, surprised investors with its first-quarter results, which showed solid performance driven by soaring demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) critical for AI accelerators. However, the company’s guidance for the second quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations, sending the stock down by a double-digit percentage. Micron is positioning itself as … Read more

Bitcoin Price Plummets 10% Amid Inflation Concerns, Then Rebounds

Bitcoin prices have plummeted toward $90,000 per bitcoin in recent days, wiping out over $500 billion from the crypto market’s value. However, the price has since rebounded to within touching distance of $100,000 per bitcoin after revised inflation data showed a smaller-than-expected rise. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s warning that interest rates won’t be lowered … Read more