Nvidia’s latest graphics card, the $2,000 RTX 5090 Founders Edition, has been confirmed to be compatible with the company’s Small Form Factor (SFF) ready program. This means that users can build a gaming PC in a compact case, roughly the size of a shoebox. The SFF ready program was launched last year and aims to … Read more
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices dropped on Wednesday after economic data showed a strong November jobs report, beating forecasts. The Institute for Supply Management gauge of US service sector activity rose to 54.1, topping estimates. This news led to the 10-year Treasury yield reaching its highest level since April. In contrast, H.C. Wainwright raised its 2025 … Read more
The North Carolina Tar Heels secured their first decisive ACC win over SMU with a convincing 82-67 victory. The key to their success was their stifling defense, which limited the Mustangs to just 33% shooting from the field. SMU’s struggles in the paint were particularly notable, as they managed only ten second-chance points and tied … Read more
A winter storm warning has been issued for Dallas, where Texas and Ohio State will face off in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. The National Weather Service expects an “impactful snowfall” to begin Thursday morning and last until Thursday night. With temperatures expected to approach 40 degrees by Friday, melt is predicted to start … Read more
The United States has seen 66 confirmed human cases of bird flu across 10 states, with no sustained human-to-human transmission. Despite this, the country’s preparedness measures remain lacking. Experts point to a series of mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic that are now being repeated. A lack of early warning signs and inadequate testing are … Read more
Network sitcom royalty Tim Allen and Kat Dennings are teaming up for the new midseason debut “Shifting Gears,” an ABC primetime show that brings the two actors together as a father-daughter duo. The multi-camera half-hour follows Matt, a classic car restoration shop owner played by Allen, who is reunited with his estranged daughter Riley after … Read more
NASA is proposing a cheaper and quicker way to retrieve rocks and soil samples from Mars, with two options in the $6 billion to $7 billion range. The current plan, which was expected to cost $11 billion, has been revised after soaring costs and delays. Administrator Bill Nelson presented the new proposal just days before … Read more
Ted Farnsworth, the architect of MoviePass’s failed $9.95-a-month subscription plan, pleaded guilty to defrauding investors in the company. The 62-year-old has been in federal custody since his bond was revoked in August 2023. Farnsworth faced charges that he lied to investors about revenue sources and the company’s sustainability. In a parallel civil case, he was … Read more
Lebanon’s parliament is set to elect a president on Thursday, with Joseph Aoun as the strongest contender. The election could influence Hezbollah’s next steps, particularly regarding disarmament in southern Lebanon. A 60-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon is nearing its expiration date. The Lebanese government has failed to uphold its commitments under the agreement. Israel … Read more
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front party, has died at the age of 96. According to the Elysee Palace, President Emmanuel Macron sent his condolences to Le Pen’s family and stated that “history will judge” his role in French politics. Le Pen was a polarizing figure who gained popularity with his … Read more