The US labor market has shown resilience, with initial jobless claims reaching an eight-month low. According to the latest data, new applications for unemployment fell by 9,000 to 211,000 in the week ended Dec. 28, beating most estimates. Continuing applications also decreased to a three-month low of 1.84 million in the same period. This indicates … Read more
2024 was marked by remarkable gains across various markets, including stocks, bonds, and the US dollar. The S&P 500 posted a second consecutive year of gains exceeding 20%, with some areas seeing even more significant movements. Bitcoin, often seen as a wild card, had an exceptional year, rising by over 124% to nearly $109,000 in … Read more
The latest Steam Hardware Survey has revealed significant gains for AMD CPUs, high-RAM PC configurations, and Windows 11 adoption. AMD’s CPU user share increased by 4.96% to 38.73%, driven by the growing popularity of its Zen 5 processors with 3D V-Cache technology. In contrast, Intel remains the market leader with a strong presence in pre-built … Read more
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph will not be named a Pro Bowler this season, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. Despite being one of the most popular choices among fans, who voted him as one of their top safeties, Joseph fell short in terms of peer support. Joseph led the NFL with … Read more
A large metallic ring crashed into a village in Kenya’s Makueni county on December 30, sparking curiosity among locals and space enthusiasts alike. The object, estimated to be around 8 feet in diameter and weighing approximately 1,100 pounds, fell from the sky at roughly 3 pm local time. Kenya’s Space Agency (KSA) has secured the … Read more
Samsung has confirmed that older Galaxy phones, including the S23, S22, and S21 series, will not receive the One UI 7 beta program but instead will get stable builds in February 2025. The company started releasing One UI 7 betas for its latest devices at the start of this month. However, leaker @FamilyTaes revealed that … Read more
In 2003, Callie Rogers became Britain’s youngest lottery winner at just 16 years old, taking home £1.87 million. However, two decades later, her story serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of sudden wealth. When Callie won the jackpot, she was working as a shop assistant and spent her windfall on designer clothes, luxury … Read more
The United Football League has released the Memphis Showboats’ 2025 schedule, featuring five home games. This is the first time the league has announced its schedule for the upcoming season. The release of the schedule marks an exciting new chapter for the Memphis Showboats as they prepare to take on their opponents in 2025. Source: … Read more
The annual Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon is back, kicking off this Sunday at the Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, PA. The event starts with a 24/7 stream of a Pikmin speedrun on the official Games Done Quick Twitch channel, followed by uploads to the YouTube channel for video on demand. This year’s schedule includes … Read more
Oil prices have surged to their highest level in over two months, driven by a decline in US crude stockpiles and a shift towards riskier assets in broader markets. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil climbed for the fifth consecutive session, reaching an intraday price of $74 per barrel, its highest since mid-October. This move is … Read more