Skiers at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah faced delays due to a strike by ski patrol workers that entered its fifth day. Nearly 200 workers are on strike, demanding higher pay, with an entry-level base wage of $23 per hour. The resort remained open on Tuesday, but many lifts and trails were closed. The … Read more
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about high respiratory virus activity in the US, with cases increasing across the country. According to the CDC, there have been over 1,500 deaths from flu so far this year. Respiratory illness activity, which measures conditions like common colds, flu, COVID-19, and RSV, … Read more
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab have developed a new type of nanoscale force sensor that can measure forces with fine spatial resolution over a broad range. The “all-optical” sensors use luminescent nanocrystals and respond to mechanical stress by changing their intensity and/or color, allowing for remote readouts without physical connections. The innovation is expected … Read more
Big Lots is closing its location in Vestal, despite reaching a deal that will keep hundreds of stores across the US open. The company filed for bankruptcy and initially announced the closure of all its stores. However, it recently reached an agreement with Boston-based Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to transfer up to 400 Big Lots … Read more
Last night’s performance by Phish at Madison Square Garden marked the third show in their highly-anticipated four-night New Year’s Eve residency. The jam band quartet, now in its 17th year, delivered a masterful set that exceeded expectations and proved to be a fitting finale for their musical achievement. The show began with an energetic rendition … Read more
A recent surge in the S&P 500, with gains of 23 percent, has highlighted a disconnect between the day-to-day experience of households and the performance of their investments. This disconnect suggests that many individuals may not be seeing improvements in their own financial situations despite broader market trends. The growing wealth gap and stagnant wages … Read more
Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young has withdrawn from this summer’s Glastonbury festival, citing his disappointment with the BBC’s perceived exertion of “corporate control” over the event. The 76-year-old musician was scheduled to perform at Glastonbury with his band, The Chrome Hearts, but felt that the BBC’s involvement led to rules and conditions that didn’t align with … Read more
A new analysis of the leaked Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard suggests that the system’s central processing unit (SoC) likely uses a Samsung 5nm process node instead of an 8nm node. The T239 chip, which powers the console, is said to feature around 15 billion transistors and measures approximately 200mm^2, aligning with the expected size for … Read more
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest is back for its 20th year, and ABC has revealed the full lineup of performers for the Times Square broadcast. The show will air live on December 31st at 8pm ET and will be available to stream live on the iHeartRadio app and across 150 stations. … Read more