The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates was narrowly decided upon, with minutes from its December meeting revealing that policymakers were on uncertain footing due to stubborn inflation and potential tariffs. The rate cut, which occurred last month, may be the only one for 2025, according to economic projections. Federal Reserve officials cut interest … Read more
Investors in the stock market are becoming increasingly nervous as bond-market signs point to a significant shift. This move has only occurred twice in over 40 years, since the early 1980s, and it’s largely driven by rising inflation expectations. The 10-year Treasury yield has jumped significantly, mirroring the amount of interest rate cuts made by … Read more
Meta is reworking its ‘free speech’ features, sparking unease among advertisers who rely on the platform for their campaigns. The changes will allow users to access premium content without paying a subscription fee of €69 per month. However, this shift has raised concerns among advertisers who invest heavily in Meta’s advertising platform. The Financial Times … Read more
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been affecting deer and other ungulates in British Columbia since January 2024. Four positive cases have been confirmed, with three located within 10 km of Cranbrook. The disease is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion, leading to cell death in the brain and neurological disease, which is always … Read more
Rory Callum Sykes, a British-born Australian actor who was born blind and with cerebral palsy, has died at the age of 32 due to carbon monoxide poisoning from the Palisades Fire. His mother, Shelley Sykes, said her son lived in a guest house on their Malibu canyon property, but she was unable to evacuate him … Read more
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A recent study published in Nature Medicine has found that consuming sugary drinks may be connected to millions of new cases of diabetes and heart disease every year. Led by Tufts University in Boston, the research team discovered that about 2.2 million new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular … Read more
Looking up at the western sky after sunset, you may spot two bright points of light – but are they UFOs or celestial bodies? The answer lies with Venus and Jupiter, the closest and largest planets to our sun. Venus is currently shining brightly due to its proximity to Earth. Its sulfuric acid clouds make … Read more
Dana White, the long-time CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has joined Meta’s board of directors, marking his entry into the world of Big Tech. With a career spanning over two decades in sports management, politics, and entertainment, White brings a unique perspective to the table. White acquired the UFC in 2001 for $2 … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg criticized tech giant Apple, accusing the company of lacking significant innovation and imposing arbitrary rules on developers. In a recent interview on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ Zuckerberg praised iPhones for revolutionizing global connectivity but criticized Apple for failing to produce groundbreaking products in recent years. Zuckerberg argued that while iPhone sales were struggling … Read more