China’s official news agency Xinhua has released a selection of its best press photos for 2024, showcasing the most impactful and memorable moments captured by Xinhua photographers throughout the year. The collection features a diverse range of images, from significant world events to inspiring human stories, highlighting the breadth and depth of Xinhua’s visual storytelling … Read more
SEC Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda has launched a crypto task force to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets. Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead the task force, which aims to provide clarity on who must register and create practical solutions for those seeking registration. The task force’s focus is to draw clear regulatory … Read more
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to release a new AI tool called Operator, which can autonomously handle tasks like writing code and booking travel. According to software engineer Tibor Blaho, who claims to have uncovered evidence of the tool, it will be available on macOS. Blaho discovered hidden options in OpenAI’s ChatGPT client that allow users … Read more
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and children’s book author Jules Feiffer has died at the age of 95. The acclaimed artist passed away on January 17 at his home in Richfield Springs, New York. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/01/21/jules-feiffer-cartoonist-humorist-pulitzer-dead
US President Trump issued multiple executive orders on Monday, sparking anticipation among financial markets. However, no specific tariffs directive was included, leaving investors wondering about the implications for inflation and bond yields. Following a WSJ report on the delay, futures markets reacted at 8:30am on Tuesday, leading to some volatility in the bond market. Despite … Read more
Palestinians are returning to their homes in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, a landscape ravaged by over 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas. The truce has brought an eerie silence to the skies above Gaza and Israel. Destruction is widespread across Gaza, with built-up refugee camps interspersed among cities. Drone footage shows vast … Read more
Stocks have surged on Wall Street since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, with the S&P 500 reaching its best week since November. The market has benefited from Trump’s pro-growth policies, lifting risk assets such as bitcoin and oil stocks. However, experts warn that this optimism could be short-lived. Goldman Sachs’ head of asset allocation research, Christian … Read more
This year’s Academy Awards season didn’t start off as expected, but just before nominations were announced, the field gained momentum. The late entries Wicked and A Complete Unknown brought star power to the race. Festival hit Conclave became a box office success. The Substance continued its surprising run through precursor awards, building on its initial … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has been facing pressure due to the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but the company is gaining ground in server CPUs, making its shares an attractive investment opportunity. Recent market trends show that AMD’s valuation is below its 15-year average price-to-earnings ratio, with strong expected earnings per share growth on the … Read more
Actor Saif Ali Khan has been discharged from Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, six days after being seriously injured in a knife attack during a burglary attempt at his Bandra home. He left for his residence, where heavy force has been deployed to prevent any infection. Khan was advised complete bed rest for a week and not … Read more