The Dow and Nasdaq rose by over +300 points each on Friday, setting a positive tone for the first full trading week of 2025. Pre-market futures are up again, with the Dow increasing by +185 points, followed by the Nasdaq’s +220-point gain and the S&P 500’s +45-point rise. The recent price surge may be attributed … Read more
Meta is reversing years of efforts to create a more inclusive environment for women and underrepresented groups. The company’s move reverses its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that were seen as key to its success in recent years. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/01/10/meta-dei-affirmative-action-zuckerberg
Tune Therapeutics, a Seattle-based biotech company, has raised $175 million in its largest funding round yet, according to recent reports. The startup is pioneering epigenetic editing technology that controls gene expression without modifying the DNA sequence itself. Tune’s approach addresses the misregulation of genes, which are responsible for many diseases and conditions. By targeting “misbehaving” … Read more
The OnePlus 13, the first flagship of 2025, has set a high bar for its peers by offering flagship performance, a versatile camera setup, and all-day battery life at an affordable price. As I compared it to my iPhone 16 Pro, I identified two features that could significantly enhance Apple’s next flagship: Aqua Touch Display … Read more
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that his team did not play soccer in the first half of the Spanish Super Cup final, which they lost 5-2 to bitter rival FC Barcelona on Sunday. The match saw a strong start from Kylian Mbappe, who scored the opening goal inside five minutes. However, Los Blancos … Read more
As winter sets in, many of us are at risk of falling ill due to various respiratory and stomach viruses such as norovirus, COVID-19, flu, and RSV. However, by understanding the differences between these illnesses and taking simple precautions, you can reduce your risk of infection. The first step is to know how to identify … Read more
A recent study by an international team of scientists has shed new light on how our brains function during sleep. The research, published in the journal Cell, reveals that a molecule called norepinephrine plays a key role in clearing waste from the brain, known as the glymphatic system. During deep sleep, the brainstem releases tiny … Read more
A new twist emerges in Luna’s paternity storyline as a surprise confession reveals her true father. Meanwhile, Steffy plots to regain control of Forrester Creations by manipulating Hope and Carter. Here’s what’s coming up on January 13-17: Steffy is taking the next step in her plan to break up Carter and Hope with the help … Read more
Commuters riding the PATH train are facing higher fares after new fare hikes took effect on Sunday, marking the first price increase in over a decade. A one-way trip will now cost $3, up from $2.75, while customers 65 years old or older pay $1.50, an increase from $1.25. The Port Authority of New York … Read more
Richard Hays, a renowned scholar and professor emeritus at Duke Divinity School, has died following a decade-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76. Throughout his career, Hays was recognized internationally for his work combining biblical criticism and literary studies to study early Christian writers’ understanding of Israel’s scripture. Hays served as dean of the … Read more