Royal Family News Princess Catherine, the wife of Prince William, has announced that her cancer is in remission after undergoing chemotherapy. The 40-year-old royal revealed the news on Instagram, saying she felt “really tough” during treatment but was relieved to be in a better place. But what does it mean to be in remission from … Read more
US retail sales data for December showed the economy growing at a solid pace, with growth above economists’ estimates of 0.4%. The control group excluding volatile categories reported a 0.7% increase. However, headline retail sales rose only 0.4%, less than expected. Sales in November were revised up to 0.8%, while December sales excluding auto and … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reported its fourth-quarter earnings, with consolidated revenue reaching NT$868.46 billion and net income of NT$374.68 billion. This represents a 38.8% year-over-year increase in revenue, while net income and diluted EPS grew by 57.0%. In the fourth quarter, TSMC’s shipments of 3-nanometer wafers accounted for 26% of total wafer revenue, … Read more
A surge in viral illnesses, including influenza, RSV, and Covid-19, has hit the Mankato area, with nearly 200 cases reported since the start of the year. According to Dr. Katie Anderson, a physician at the Mankato Clinic, the spike is consistent with what typically happens during the winter months. However, this year’s numbers show that … Read more
David Lynch, the renowned filmmaker known for his surrealist masterpieces like “Eraserhead” and “Twin Peaks,” left an indelible mark on the music world as well. His compositions not only accompanied his films but also influenced generations of artists across various genres. From the haunting melody of “In Heaven” from “Eraserhead” to Chris Isaak’s iconic ballad … Read more
Apple has temporarily disabled its AI-powered news summaries, called Apple Intelligence, for users of its beta software on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices due to accuracy concerns. The move comes after BBC reported that the system had displayed inaccurate facts. The pause only affects people using beta software, not those with the main operating systems. … Read more
Britain’s government has announced its support for local inquiries into cases of organized child sexual abuse, following controversy sparked by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the government will authorize a “rapid audit” to assess the scale and nature of gang-based exploitation across the country. This move comes after Musk criticized Prime … Read more
Colossal Biosciences, the company behind an ambitious de-extinction program, has raised another $200 million in funding through a Series C round led by TWG Global. This investment brings the total funding to $435 million and values Colossal at $10.2 billion. The new funding will be used to advance genetic engineering technologies and develop revolutionary software, … Read more
U.S. Bancorp’s stock price took a hit after the company reported its fourth-quarter earnings, but Chief Financial Officer John Stern said the bank is confident in its strategy for 2025. The Minneapolis-based bank expects revenue to climb and expenses to stay flat, leading to a 200-basis-point increase in operating leverage. In 2024, the bank faced … Read more
BP is reducing its workforce by over 5%, with approximately 4,700 staff members set to be let go this year. The company aims to cut another 3,000 contractor positions as part of its cost-cutting efforts. CEO’s goal is to save at least $2 billion in costs by 2026. BP’s cost reduction strategy is part of … Read more