Norway’s electric vehicle market continued to surge in 2024, with nine out of ten new cars sold being battery-only, according to Norwegian registration data. The country is on track to achieve its goal of making only electric vehicles available on the road by 2025. Fully electric vehicles accounted for 88.9% of new car sales in … Read more
The Sugar Bowl has been postponed due to the deadly attack incident in New Orleans on Wednesday morning. The game between Notre Dame and Georgia will now take place at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, with security heightened for the event. Authorities are investigating if the attack was a lone wolf or if more suspects … Read more
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has finally returned to Instagram after a three-year hiatus. The Associated Press confirmed that her new account, @meghan, is indeed owned by the duchess. Her first post features a black-and-white video of herself at the beach, where she draws the number 2025 in the sand. The account, which already … Read more
Microsoft 365 users, rejoice! A lifetime license for Microsoft Office is now available for just $60 during the New Year’s sale. This means you can ditch recurring fees and enjoy your favorite apps forever. Tired of dealing with shutdowns, app updates, and online connectivity issues? The office suite will never change in appearance or be … Read more
The US stock market closed out its record-breaking year on a mixed note, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.1%. The Nasdaq composite lost 0.9%, but big tech stocks still drove the rally, pushing the Nasdaq to a yearly gain of 28.6%. The market’s stellar run was driven … Read more
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) language models has seen significant developments in 2024, driven by advances in smaller language models, frameworks for developing AI agents, and increased access to these powerful tools. At the heart of commercially available generative AI products like ChatGPT are large language models (LLMs), which produce convincing human-like language trained … Read more
The Financial Times, a renowned financial news organization, has made a significant change in its subscription model for users from Macau. Macau, formerly known for being a major gambling hub, is now shifting away from its lucrative ‘big money days.’ Instead, the Financial Times aims to provide premium digital access to quality journalism at an … Read more
Norway has set an ambitious climate target, with all newly registered cars expected to be emissions-free from 2025. The country aims to meet its goal without introducing a ban on combustion engines. This move is part of Norway’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become carbon neutral. As the country transitions towards electric vehicles, … Read more
Chinese car maker BYD has seen its sales jump at the end of last year, narrowing the gap with rival Tesla. The company reported 207,734 electric vehicles sold in December, taking its annual total to 1.76 million. Subsidies and discounts have attracted customers. Tesla’s lead in EV sales is expected to be announced on Thursday. … Read more
Whooping cough, a highly infectious respiratory infection that had seen a decline in recent years, has made a significant comeback in the United States. According to federal data, cases have doubled in Ohio, from nearly 800 in 2023 to over 1,600 as of mid-December. Dr. Amy Edwards, associate medical director of pediatric infection control at … Read more