Wealthy business leaders are facing a scheduling dilemma as Donald Trump’s inauguration coincides with the first day of the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland. The event, which brings together world leaders and business titans, is being held on January 20, the same day as Trump’s swearing-in at noon ET. While some major … Read more
LG is shifting its focus from OLED technology to Quantum Dot-Nitrogen Emission Display (QNED) TVs starting with the 2025 model lineup. The company’s new QNED evo series will feature improved AI, gaming capabilities, and a proprietary Dynamic QNED Color Solution that replaces quantum dots. The flagship QNED92 series boasts Dynamic QNED Color Pro for 95% … Read more
Major US banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs, released their quarterly and annual financial results on Wednesday, beating analysts’ expectations. The banks expressed optimism about the future economy under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. JPMorgan Chase earned $14 billion in profits for the fourth quarter, exceeding analyst estimates. Wells Fargo reported a profit … Read more
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew plans to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration despite his app’s reported plan to shut down access in the US just one day before the event. According to The New York Times, Chew will join other tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk at the dais to witness Trump being … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, who plans to pursue “bold diplomacy” to end the war in Ukraine. Rubio stated that there will have to be concessions made by both Russia and Ukraine to reach a resolution. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Western countries to use … Read more
The latest news from around the NFL includes coaching interviews, signings, injuries, and roster cuts. The Falcons interviewed Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich for their defensive coordinator position. WR Diontae Johnson was claimed off waivers by Baltimore but won’t be awarded to the team until after the Super Bowl. The Ravens could potentially get … Read more
A new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found a significant link between infection with SARS-CoV-2 and an increase in cases of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The research, led by Dr. Suzanne D. Vernon, analyzed data from the RECOVER adult cohort study, which included 11,785 participants who had been infected with … Read more
Bird flu cases have increased steadily over the past few months, particularly among farmworkers who come into close contact with cows. Science reporter Katherine J. Wu spoke with me about her level of concern and the government’s response. Wu began by saying her initial concern was “medium,” which she expressed in April after a dairy … Read more
BAFTA nominations have been announced for next month’s awards ceremony, with Edward Berger’s papal thriller “Conclave” leading the pack in terms of nominations. The film is in the running for 12 awards, including best picture and best director. Berger’s film will compete against Jacques Audiard’s transgender musical “Emilia Pérez,” which received six nominations. The two … Read more
Tech companies across the globe have pledged millions in donations to help Los Angeles recover from devastating wildfires that forced thousands to evacuate the region. The major tech players include YouTube/Google, Meta, Snap, Amazon, Netflix, and Sony. Here’s an overview of what each company is doing to aid relief efforts: * YouTube and Google: $15 … Read more