A recent change to congestion pricing on the Queensboro Bridge has led to confusion among drivers, who are being tolled even when they don’t intend to enter the zone. The issue lies in the bridge’s lower roadway, where drivers crossing 60th Street briefly are still charged $9 daytime tolls. Drivers leaving Manhattan from the Upper … Read more
A recent report by SemiAccurate suggests that Elon Musk could be involved in Intel’s acquisition, potentially teaming up with semiconductor firm Global Foundries and chipmaker Qualcomm. The news has sparked interest among investors, with Intel shares rising by nearly 10 percent. Intel’s buyout saga has garnered attention from potential customers like Qualcomm, ARM, and AMD. … Read more
Donald Trump has unveiled an inauguration portrait that showcases his stern and unsmiling demeanor, hinting at the strongman persona he’s likely to adopt as president. The image is a near copy of his mug shot from the Georgia election interference case, with one key difference: his eyes are now steely, suggesting he’s quietly triumphant after … Read more
Nintendo has finally revealed its long-rumored successor to the Switch console, dubbed the Switch 2. The company has released an official trailer showcasing the new hardware, which promises improved performance and features. However, a closer look at the trailer reveals some potential concerns regarding backwards compatibility. According to Nintendo, certain games may not be supported … Read more
Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has announced its updated revenue guidance for 2025, as well as new information on its 2024 results. According to the company, it now expects worldwide revenue to be approximately $40.7 billion in 2024, with sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound posting robust growth. For 2025, Lilly anticipates revenue growth contributions from … Read more
NASA’s HiRISE camera has recently imaged sand dunes on Mars that resemble kidney beans. But these formations are not what they seem – they’re actually frozen in place by carbon dioxide frost, similar to how ice forms on Earth’s sand dunes. The tilt of Mars’ axis plays a crucial role in determining the planet’s temperature … Read more
ByteDance-owned apps, including popular game “Marvel Snap”, were removed from US app stores on Saturday due to a ban imposed by the US government over concerns about its parent company’s Chinese ties. The move was made as part of a US law that prohibits ByteDance-controlled apps from being distributed in the country unless the Beijing-based … Read more
New York City’s congestion pricing program has finally started, and the results are in: it’s helping to break up the city’s notorious gridlock. According to preliminary data released by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), traffic into midtown Manhattan is down about 8% from baseline levels, with speeds increasing largely due to a decrease in personal … Read more
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor Bradley Cooper have been dating for some time, but despite being in a committed relationship, they’re not rushing into engagement. According to sources close to the couple, they’re “serious about each other” but don’t want to take things too quickly. Hadid and Cooper’s families get along well, with their kids … Read more
A member of the iconic band Village People has received threatening messages from some Democratic supporters after performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration events. Felipe Rose, a founding member, claims to have been targeted with hate mail and vile comments, including one person allegedly saying “I’m just gonna spit on you.” The band announced that they … Read more