The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December revealed that core price pressures eased more than expected, with the S&P 500 powering higher in response. However, stubbornly high inflation still poses a challenge for the Federal Reserve and the stock market. The CPI rose 0.4% on the month, exceeding forecasts, but the 12-month headline inflation … Read more
NVIDIA has confirmed the native Real-Time (RT) uplifts for its upcoming GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, which include significant performance gains for those using DLSS 4. According to the company’s latest statements at CES 2025, only with DLSS 4, the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 deliver impressive 2x performance boosts compared to their predecessors. The new … Read more
UFC star Conor McGregor has been sued by a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted in 2023 after an NBA Finals game. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, claims that McGregor dragged the woman to a bathroom and committed the assault at his behest. McGregor’s lawyer called the allegations “false” and said the State’s Attorney … Read more
Google is now incorporating generative AI capabilities into its Business and Enterprise plans. The update will be rolled out in two phases, with Business customers receiving it on January 15, 2025, and Enterprise customers getting it later this month. The new features include: * Gemini embedded tools: Users can leverage AI to summarize emails, create … Read more
This January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and local doctors in Fargo are urging women to prioritize screenings. According to experts, HPV (Human Papillomavirus) causes up to 90% of cervical cancer cases. However, the HPV vaccine series and safe sex practices can significantly reduce this risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend starting … Read more
The Washington Commanders are set to face the Detroit Lions this Saturday at Ford Field, a game that promises to be a challenging test for both teams. The Lions’ defense has been rock-solid under coordinator Aaron Glenn, with a strong presence in man-to-man coverage and excellent third-down defense. While injuries have plagued the Lions, particularly … Read more
Hundreds of employees at The Washington Post have sent a letter to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, requesting a meeting amid growing concerns about the newspaper’s leadership. The letter, signed by over 400 staff members, including prominent reporters and editors, expresses alarm over recent leadership decisions that have eroded trust in the institution. The signatories are … Read more
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have been accused of inflating prices of specialty generic drugs, reaping $7.3 billion in revenue between 2017 and 2022. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said the nation’s three largest PBMs – CVS Health’s Caremark, Cigna’s Express Scripts, and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx – marked up prices by hundreds or thousands of … Read more
Arkansas is ranked among the highest states in the country for cervical cancer, according to recent data. To mark January’s National Cervical Cancer Awareness month, health experts are sounding the alarm about the importance of prevention and early detection. According to Dr. Monique Spillman, Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UAMS, nearly 90% … Read more
The recent death of a person in Louisiana due to bird flu has raised concerns about the potential risk of transmission among humans. However, experts warn that there is no need for panic, as the risk remains low. Dr. William Hanage, an epidemiologist at Harvard University, believes it’s past time for the public to be … Read more