Bold and the Beautiful’s Big Week Ahead

This week on The Bold and the Beautiful, Li takes bold action to uncover the truth about Luna’s paternity. With Bill hiding Luna and Liam suspicious of his intentions, tensions rise in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Finn finds a surprising realization with Steffy’s help, while Hope and Carter make a push for Daphne Rose at FC. … Read more

Cancer Deaths Decline, but Certain Types and Groups See Rise

The American Cancer Society’s latest cancer report shows a 34% decline in overall cancer mortality rates from 1991 to 2022 in the US. However, this trend is not universal, as death rates are increasing for certain types of cancer, including oral, pancreatic, uterine, and liver cancers. Racial inequalities persist, with Native American people facing higher … Read more

Costco Workers Authorize Strike Ahead of Contract Expiration

Costco workers, representing over 18,000 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, have voted to authorize a strike as their collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on January 31. The teamsters claim that 85% of its members backed the action due to the company’s inability to meet their demands for salaries and benefits. According … Read more

Markets Rally Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

The stock market ended a strong week on a positive note Friday ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump. Netflix reported its latest earnings, adding to the momentum. The Nasdaq composite rose 1.5%, solidifying its position above its short-term moving averages and the key 50-day average. Futures contracts for the Dow Jones also rose, while … Read more

Nintendo Switch 2’s Real Headphone Jack is Music to My Ears

Nine years after Apple’s decision to abandon analog audio output for Bluetooth, Nintendo has finally taken notice. The company’s latest hardware reveal showed off the Nintendo Switch 2’s suite of I/O options, highlighting the inclusion of a real headphone jack. For those who have been following the tech world, this is music to their ears. … Read more

Scientists Discover “Super Venus” Exoplanets with Unique Properties

Astronomers have discovered a new category of exoplanets dubbed “Super Venus,” which appear to have no equivalent in our solar system. The “Super Venus” planets are located between Earth and Neptune, displaying properties that combine characteristics of gas giants, icy worlds, and rocky worlds. Researchers from the University of Arizona and Japan analyzed data captured … Read more

Heroic LA Firefighter Comforts Brave Dog Amid Blazing Home

A viral photograph of a Los Angeles firefighter comforting a distressed dog during a devastating fire in Altadena has captured the hearts of many. The scene, which took place on January 8, showed Slater Lee hosing down flames while gently petting a barking dog, later identified as Max. According to photographer Gabe Cortez, who witnessed … Read more

Bank of Japan Set to Raise Interest Rates to 17-Year High

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday, marking the first hike since July last year and lifting borrowing costs to levels unseen since the 2008 global financial crisis. The move would steady interest rates at near 1%, a level analysts see as neither cooling nor overheating Japan’s economy. According to … Read more

Dow Jones Futures Climb Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

US stock markets are closed for the Martin Luther King holiday, but futures are showing a strong rally. Dow Jones futures climbed 0.5% ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also rose modestly. Bitcoin topped $109,000 overnight, an all-time high, driven by Trump optimism. President Trump launched his … Read more