Netflix is renowned for creating fast-paced, captivating series that leave viewers eagerly recommending them to friends. What sets these shows apart? Typically short and produced in another country, they’re designed to be devoured within a day or two. From global success stories like “Baby Reindeer,” “Squid Game,” and “Money Heist” to their lasting impact on … Read more
MicroStrategy’s record bullish options skew has disappeared as market sentiment becomes more cautious, signaling a shift away from the company’s leveraged bet on bitcoin. The share price has declined by 44% since its record high in November, while the BTC tailwind driven by the Treasury asset narrative is losing momentum. Traders are no longer chasing … Read more
The 2024-25 College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket has been announced, marking the first year of a 12-team format. The announcement was made on December 8, and games are scheduled from December 20 to January 20, 2025. The final game, the CFP National Championship Game, will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20. … Read more
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has missed its self-imposed deadline to launch a tool that allows content creators to exclude their works from AI training datasets. The company had promised to release Media Manager by 2025 but has yet to do so. Media Manager was announced as an in-development tool that would help identify copyrighted … Read more
Dark energy has long been the enigmatic force driving the acceleration of the universe’s expansion. Scientists have been trying to understand its nature since its discovery in 1998, but progress was slow until now. In 2024, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) produced one of its first years of results, providing a significant breakthrough in … Read more
The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be released soon, generating excitement among fans who want to know more about the new console’s features. Recent leaks have provided a glimpse into what the Switch 2 could look like, including rumored changes to support for Nintendo Switch Online (NSO). The NSO service has faced criticism for … Read more
A recent study by the USGS suggests that magma beneath the Yellowstone Caldera, one of Earth’s largest volcanic complexes, is shifting northeast. Researchers believe this movement could fuel further activity in the area where a “rhyolitic melt” is stored. The basalt regions within the caldera are slowly moving towards the upper crust, where heat is … Read more
Millions of Americans will ring in 2025 with a stocked pantry and refrigerator, thanks to most grocery store chains being open on Jan. 1. Many stores will also be open on New Year’s Eve, albeit with adjusted hours. Here’s what you need to know about the grocery stores that are open on New Year’s Day: … Read more
Saquon Barkley has abandoned his pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s NFL rushing record. The decision comes as the Eagles head into a crucial bye week against their NFC East rivals. According to coach Nick Sirianni, Barkley and other regular starters will sit out this game in order to rest and recover. This move was made after … Read more
US banks Citigroup and Bank of America have joined Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs in exiting the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The alliance aims to reduce carbon emissions from its members’ lending portfolios to zero by 2050. Citi cited progress toward its own net-zero goals, while BofA stated it would continue working with clients on … Read more