El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is celebrating a major victory as his bet on bitcoin pays off. The value of the cryptocurrency surpassed $100,000 for the first time, and the government’s reported investment now stands at over $600 million. Just two years ago, bitcoin was trading below $17,000. However, after making bitcoin legal tender in … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled his intention to continue cracking down on Big Tech companies, including Google, Apple, and Meta, once he takes office. Trump’s nomination of Gail Slater to lead the Justice Department’s antitrust division is seen as a key move in this effort. Slater, an aide to Vice President-elect JD Vance, has a … Read more
A photo depicting a hooded man smiling with his mask down may hold crucial clues in identifying the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The image was captured when the employee asked him to lower his face mask, revealing a flirtatious moment. The suspect, described as a person of interest wanted … Read more
Memphis is emerging as a major player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, with tech giants Nvidia, Dell, and Super Micro Computer joining forces with existing company xAI in the city. Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend announced the development at the chamber’s annual Chairman’s Circle luncheon event. The expansion of xAI is … Read more
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has confirmed that this will be his last season at the university. The Heisman Trophy candidate needs 341 yards to surpass Barry Sanders’ all-time single-season rushing record, which he can attempt to break in their upcoming Mountain West title game against UNLV. Jeanty, who leads the nation with 2,288 … Read more
Despite high expectations, excitement for Huawei’s new smartphone, Mate 70, is waning due to concerns over its performance. The device has garnered attention in China for its robust design and innovative features, including a hand gesture-based image-sharing function that allows seamless sharing between two devices. However, the lack of information on the phone’s in-house developed … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. The 25% tariff on Canadian imports could lead to higher gas prices in Wisconsin, with experts predicting a potential increase of 35 cents a gallon. Several major retailers, including Walmart, Ikea, Lowe’s, Stanley Black & Decker, AutoZone, and Columbia … Read more
The International Space Station (ISS) crew has been busy packing research samples, station hardware, and electronics in preparation for the return of the Dragon spacecraft on Friday, December 6. The seven-member Expedition 72 team worked on maintaining science equipment and conducting daily tasks such as loading cargo into the spacecraft. NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Nick … Read more
Juan Soto is set to become the most sought-after free agent, with MLB insiders predicting his new contract could surpass Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking deal. ESPN analysts Jeff Passan and Buster Olney estimate Soto’s total value could reach $750 million over 15 years. As a Hall of Fame trajectory player with four All-Star appearances, five Silver … Read more
Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance have decided to postpone production increases, citing weaker demand and competing oil production from non-allied countries as reasons for the decision. The plan to gradually restore 2.2 million barrels per day by 2025 has been pushed back to April 1, 2025. The move comes as oil prices remain stagnant … Read more