Samsung will unveil its flagship Galaxy AI software at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, positioning the company to define the future of mobile artificial intelligence. The launch marks a significant shift in the market, as competitors like Apple struggle to catch up on AI development. Unlike Google’s Pixel 8 series, which kicked off the AI-powered … Read more
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has narrowly escaped a devastating wildfire that threatened its physical survival during the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The center, which is responsible for some of NASA’s most ambitious missions, including Psyche and Ingenuity, was at risk due to its proximity to the fires. The Eaton Canyon fire, which started on … Read more
Walmart’s brand refresh, unveiled after 20 years, has sparked a mixed reaction from the design community. The retail giant partnered with design house Jones Knowles Ritchie to introduce a new logo and color scheme, as well as updated typography. The changes aim to make the brand feel bolder and fresher, but critics have pointed out … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery of oxygen production without sunlight, challenging the conventional understanding of how life can thrive. Researcher Andrew Sweetman and his team found that metallic rocks on the Pacific Ocean’s seabed were producing oxygen through an electrochemical reaction. The phenomenon, known as “dark” oxygen production, has sparked a three-year research project … Read more
Three Israeli women held captive by Hamas for over 15 months were freed on Sunday after a delayed start to the cease-fire agreement. Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari, and Romi Gonen were kidnapped from their homes in October 2023 and released without signs of life being shown during their captivity. The delay in releasing the hostages … Read more
A new rise in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has officials in northern China urging caution as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches. The virus typically causes cold-like symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, and a runny nose. According to data from China’s state news agency Xinhua, HMPV cases have been climbing steadily since mid-December, with significant … Read more
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza came into effect on Sunday, marking a halt in more than 15 months of devastating war. The agreement includes a 42-day ceasefire, followed by two additional phases. According to the Qatari Ministry, this initial phase is expected to bring an end to hostilities, allowing families to reunite … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House next week is expected to boost certain sectors of the market, according to Alpine Macro. Small caps, industrials, fossil energy, and aerospace and defense stocks are predicted to perform well. The firm’s chief geopolitical strategist, Dan Alamariu, recommends going long on oil stocks and small-cap industrials, while … Read more
A harrowing account from a South African miner reveals the horrors faced by dozens of men who spent months underground in an abandoned mine. The air was thick with dampness, and wracking coughs echoed through the small caves where they were forced to reside. Bodies lay wrapped in fabric and twine, while others succumbed to … Read more
Walgreens has filed a court challenge against government efforts to enforce arbitrary pharmacy regulations that do not exist in law or regulation, nor were they subject to an official rulemaking process. The company argues that such rules would put its pharmacists in a difficult position. As dedicated healthcare professionals, Walgreens’ pharmacists fill legitimate prescriptions for … Read more