President-elect Donald Trump’s approach to Israel played a key role in securing a ceasefire in Gaza, with a diplomat crediting him for “real pressure” on the Israeli side to accept a deal. In contrast, President Joe Biden failed to exert similar pressure over 15 months of violence, despite having leverage to do so. The US … Read more
UnitedHealth Group’s shares fell sharply on Thursday after reporting fourth-quarter results below Wall Street’s expectations. The health insurer reported a medical cost ratio (MCR) of 86-87%, higher than its first quarter 2023 MCR of 82%. This led to a decline in the company’s stock price, falling 6% to $510.59. The decline followed failed attempts by … Read more
Ukraine has received a new air defence system called Gravehawk, developed by Britain and Denmark. The system is roughly the size of a shipping container and can shoot down aerial threats using retrofitted air-to-air missiles launched from the ground. This allows Ukrainian forces to use their existing missiles to target Russian missiles and drones. Meanwhile, … Read more
A Dallas-based startup, Colossal Biosciences, has secured a major boost in funding to revive extinct species. The company, valued at over $10 billion, announced it received $200 million in series C funding from TWG Global. This brings the total investment to $435 million since its launch in 2021. Colossal aims to bring back three iconic … Read more
Researchers have made significant progress in creating bionic limbs that can sense and convey touch to users. A new study published this week introduced a brain-computer interface (BCI) device that can reproduce complex tactile sensations, allowing volunteers with spinal cord injuries to perform tasks with greater accuracy. The BCI system uses intracortical microstimulation (ICMS) of … Read more
Austin-based startup Colossal Biosciences Inc., which is using genetic engineering to recreate extinct species like the woolly mammoth, has secured a massive $200 million funding round led by TWG Global. The new funding values the company at $10.2 billion, making it the first Texas-founded and headquartered venture-backed startup to reach this milestone. This achievement cements … Read more
The Los Angeles Rams will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field. The game kicks off at noon Pacific Time, airing on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo. To catch the action live, fans can watch on NFL+, which provides access to local and … Read more
Bitcoin’s price is heavily influenced by various factors, including institutional adoption and regulatory changes. However, proponents argue that these elements are crucial in sustaining the current high prices. But what drives investors to shift their perception of Bitcoin from a high-risk asset to digital gold? Three key catalysts for sustainable price rise include regulatory changes, … Read more
Firefly Aerospace announced that its Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully completed on-orbit commissioning after launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on January 15, 2025. The lander acquired signal and established communications with Firefly’s Mission Operations Center in Cedar Park, Texas. The 60-day mission, named Ghost Riders in the Sky, aims to spend approximately … Read more
The US Department of Transportation has sued Southwest Airlines for violating federal rules by operating delayed flights on two routes. The lawsuit claims that Southwest’s flights between Chicago and Oakland, as well as Baltimore and Cleveland, were consistently late over five months in 2022. The airline could face a $2.1 million fine. According to the … Read more