Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Slim, has left many fans underwhelmed due to its oversized design. Contrary to expectations, the phone boasts a 6.2-inch screen size, similar to that of its larger counterparts, the S24 Plus and S25 Plus. The phone’s dimensions are also surprising, measuring 159mm in height and 6.4mm in thickness, making … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.) has reached a settlement with General Motors, banning the automaker from sharing drivers’ behavior and geolocation data with consumer reporting agencies for five years. The F.T.C. found that G.M. collected data from millions of vehicles without properly informing consumers and obtaining their consent. G.M. had been collecting data on drivers’ … Read more
Rio Tinto and Glencore, the world’s second-largest and one of its biggest copper producers, were in brief merger talks that have since ended. According to a source close to the matter, discussions between the two companies have stopped. The potential merger has significant implications for both firms, with combined market value surpassing $158 billion, making … Read more
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has released a breathtaking photomosaic portrait of the Andromeda galaxy, tracing its history 2.5 million years ago. Using over 600 snapshots, the telescope created an image with more than 2.5 billion pixels, capturing the glow of 200 million stars. The massive project was led by Julianne Dalcanton, director of the Flatiron … Read more
The Hubble tension is a long-standing issue in cosmology, where different measurements of the universe’s expansion rate yield conflicting results. A new study using data from Type 1a supernovae in the Coma cluster has shed more light on this puzzle. In 1929, Edwin Hubble discovered that galaxies farther away are moving away from us at … Read more
A bill making its way through Congress, the Laken Riley Act, has passed one house with significant support from Democrats, despite concerns over its potential impact on immigration detention and due process rights. Named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant, the bill would mandate federal detention for immigrants accused of theft and … Read more
President Joe Biden’s farewell address raised concerns about an “oligarchy” and a “tech industrial complex” that could threaten US democracy. However, the reality is far more stark. The last four years have seen a significant increase in wealth for the top 1% of Americans, with the richest individuals getting richer by over $1.5 trillion. Led … Read more
CNBC’s “Mad Money” host, Jim Cramer, is shifting his focus to quantum computing stocks after expressing concerns about Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI). Cramer announced on X that he plans to reinvest gains from GameStop Corp. (GME) into quantum computing stocks, citing Rigetti Computing Inc.’s significant trading volume. Rigetti’s stock surged 47.93% to close at … Read more
Nearly a third of US residents are exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water, according to a new analysis. The study found that Hispanic and Black residents are more likely to be affected, with some communities situated near pollution sources. Over 97 million people have been exposed to such contaminants, which can impact health. … Read more
China’s economy grew 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, beating market expectations and meeting the government’s target for 2024 growth. However, the unbalanced growth has raised concerns that structural problems may deepen further in 2025. Industrial output far outpaced retail sales, highlighting the supply-side strength of China’s economy, which runs a trillion-dollar trade surplus. … Read more