The Parker Solar Probe, named after astrophysicist Eugene Parker, has made a groundbreaking “trip around the sun” like never before. Launched in 2018, the 1.5 billion-dollar spacecraft has completed seven orbital slingshot maneuvers around Venus and reached speeds of 394,736 mph toward the Sun. On Christmas Eve, the probe entered the outer atmosphere of the … Read more
Big box retailers Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Costco plan to open new stores across the US in 2025. The retail giants expect to add locations in over 10 states, including California, Texas, Michigan, and more. Walmart plans to open six Supercenters and three Neighborhood Markets in California, Texas, Alabama, and Florida. This includes locations … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted temporary relief on crypto cost-basis reporting rules, aiming to alleviate tax liabilities for digital asset investors. The agency acknowledges the complexities in crypto taxation and recognizes the need for regulatory adaptability amid evolving markets. The postponement defers a rule that would have mandated centralized exchanges to use the … Read more
Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off the Oregon coast, may erupt between July 2024 and the end of 2025, according to researchers. The team, led by geophysicist William Chadwick, analyzed indicators such as surface swelling and increased seismic activity. The surface of Axial Seamount swelled in November to nearly the same height as before its … Read more
In 2022, an alien signal hit Earth, sparking hope for understanding its mysterious origins. Researchers have now pinpointed its source using data from the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME). A team from MIT focused on FRB 20221022A and found that it likely erupted from a rotating neutron star just 10,000 kilometers away. The study … Read more
Despite challenges such as lingering inflation, high interest rates, macroeconomic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions, the US stock market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024. Technology companies, particularly those connected to artificial intelligence (AI) trends, provided much of the market’s lift. Two industry leaders that are poised for significant gains in 2025 are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company … Read more
The US economy is entering 2025 with a steady pace, defying forecasts and lofty interest rates. Despite high inflation, financial markets have boomed, and hiring has slowed but layoffs remain relatively low. Economic growth continues to outpace expectations, with no signs of a recession in sight. According to David Kelly, chief global strategist at JPMorgan … Read more
A $1 million winning lottery ticket sold in Delano, Minnesota, will enter the state’s general fund as its owner failed to claim the prize. The winning ticket was bought during the January 2024 Minnesota Millionaire Raffle and had a final deadline for claiming on Tuesday. The raffle number can be checked online. Source: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/tuesday-is-final-day-to-claim-winning-1m-lottery-ticket-sold-in-delano
The New York Times Games released Wordle Review No. 1,293, providing analysis and discussion for Thursday’s puzzle, January 2, 2025. To accommodate different time zones, there are two daily reviews; if you’re on the wrong review, check your puzzle number to find the corresponding review. Solve Wordle first or scroll at your own risk, as … Read more
Optimum, a cable operator owned by Altice, has pulled the plug on MSG Networks, leaving Knicks and Rangers fans without access to their favorite teams’ games. The blackout is part of a wider struggle between the two sides over a new contract that expired at midnight Tuesday. The breakdown in talks comes as cable operators … Read more