Intel’s 2024 performance has been marred by a takeover takeover, overshadowing the company’s potential for future fundamental turnarounds. The takeover sentiment has hindered Intel’s ability to regain investor confidence. Analysts and investors have expressed concerns about Intel’s long-term prospects due to various factors, including increased competition in the semiconductor market and rising capital expenditures. As … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with left-hander Tanner Scott, a deal that includes a $20 million signing bonus and deferred payments. The addition of Scott solidifies the team’s bullpen and brings the total luxury tax payroll estimate to around $375 million. Scott, 30, has established himself as a … Read more
US regulators have launched a new study on “surveillance pricing” and partnerships between big tech firms. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating how companies use consumer data to set prices, citing concerns over fairness and competition. The FTC’s research focuses on retailers’ use of location, demographics, shopping history, browsing patterns, and other data to … Read more
Horoscope for January 20, 2025, is here. Find out what the stars have in store for you, depending on your zodiac sign. Aries (March 21 – April 19) – Obstacles may be in your path, but don’t let them extinguish your passion and confidence. Focus on your skills and recall your objectives to transform failures … Read more
Egg prices are expected to surge further due to the ongoing avian flu epidemic, experts warn. According to the Department of Labor, eggs are already 40% more expensive than they were a year ago. The epidemic has claimed over 100 million egg-laying hens, and experts predict an additional 20% increase in egg prices by 2025. … Read more
Breathing techniques are being studied by scientists as a potential tool to reduce stress. A meditation studio in London, 7Breaths, offers “breathwork” sessions where participants focus on their breath to calm their minds. Research suggests that the link between breathing and mental well-being is complex, but may hold promise for managing anxiety. At 7Breaths, groups … Read more
Huntington’s disease, a fatal genetic condition, often doesn’t manifest symptoms until adulthood. Researchers have now identified a faulty DNA-repair mechanism as the likely cause. The DNA repair process in neurons can go awry if two strands of DNA don’t zip back together correctly after replication. This error triggers the addition of new sequences, which DNA-repair … Read more
Popular streamer Kai Cenat expressed confusion and amusement after being mentioned in Drake’s UMG lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.” The 81-page lawsuit claims that content creators like Cenat couldn’t have made money from reaction videos without UMG’s prior approval. However, UMG has called the lawsuit “illogical” and “frivolous,” and Cenat himself seems … Read more
Major US airlines, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hyundai Motor, Chrysler, Boeing, General Motors, Ford Motor, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Alphabet, and Facebook-parent Meta, have collectively donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee. The donation comes as the companies’ CEOs attend various events over the long holiday weekend, with some opting out of attending … Read more
South Korea’s spy agency has confirmed that two captured North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have shown no interest in seeking asylum in South Korea. The revelation came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his willingness to hand over the soldiers to North Korea if Kim Jong Un arranges for an exchange … Read more