US economic growth is expected to remain resilient in 2025, with many strategists predicting a strong year for the market. However, experts warn of increased volatility due to uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate cuts and a new Donald Trump administration. BMO Capital Markets chief investment strategist Brian Belski predicts a normalized return environment with balanced … Read more
The combined wealth of the world’s top billionaires has reached unprecedented levels, surpassing the gross domestic products of several countries. Elon Musk topped the list with an increase of $213 billion, while Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang followed closely behind. The rise in technology stocks has made these individuals richer by billions, with Musk’s net … Read more
Two deadly incidents involving vehicles rented on Turo, a peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, have raised concerns about safety and security. On New Year’s Day, an attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter left 14 people dead, while an explosion in Las Vegas killed one person. The Cybertruck involved in the Las Vegas incident was rented through Turo. … Read more
Rosalind Eleazar stars as Detective Kat Donovan in Netflix’s latest adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel, Missing You. The 36-year-old actress, known for her role in Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, reveals that she was “exceptionally hungover” when she received the call about the job. However, she was determined to immerse herself in the story, even during … Read more
Researchers at NYU Langone have made a groundbreaking discovery about how newborns develop their vestibulo-ocular reflex, a vital brain circuit that stabilizes gaze during body tilts. The study found that this circuit matures independently of sensory input from vision or balance organs. The researchers used zebrafish larvae to test the long-held assumption that the reflex … Read more
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been arrested in Tehran, Iran, according to a statement from Italy’s foreign ministry. Sala was detained on December 19 after allegedly violating Iranian laws, and her case is currently under investigation. The Italian Embassy in Tehran has been informed of her arrest, and Ambassador Paola Amadei visited Sala in prison … Read more
I recently participated in Dry January, a month-long alcohol-free period, and it had a profound impact on my life. By cutting out booze for 31 days, I noticed a significant reduction in inflammation and skin issues, which improved my overall physical health. I also found that I didn’t need alcohol to relax or have fun … Read more
A 37-year-old active-duty US special forces soldier, Matthew Alan Livelsberger, died after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. Authorities confirmed that Livelsberger shot himself dead before the blast. Livelsberger rented the Cybertruck over 800 miles away and drove it to Nevada just hours before the explosion. … Read more
Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Edmundo González Urrutia, an exiled opposition candidate. González, 75, claims he won the recent presidential election but President Nicolás Maduro’s government disputes this. The opposition candidate fled to Spain in September after the disputed July vote. González had vowed to return … Read more
In 2024, space agencies made significant strides in space exploration, with private companies also pushing the boundaries of cosmic discovery. As we look ahead to 2025, it promises to be an exciting year for space travel and research. Several missions are set to take place this year, including uncrewed lunar landers and the launch of … Read more