Big Banks Drop Climate Commitments Amid Trump Rise

The torching of Los Angeles has dealt a significant blow to Wall Street’s efforts to join forces with the incoming Trump administration on environmental issues. Six major US banks – JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs – have all withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, which aims to … Read more

CES 2025: Phone Toaster Can Fully Charge Handsets in Under 5 Seconds

ZDNET Recommends products based on extensive testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from reputable sources and analyze customer reviews to provide unbiased recommendations. When you click through to a retailer and buy a product, we may earn affiliate commissions, but this doesn’t influence our content or pricing. Our editorial team aims to deliver … Read more

Wall Street Economists Reassess Rate-Cut Forecasts After Strong US Jobs Data

Wall Street economists have revised their expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in response to stronger-than-expected US employment data released on Friday. Bank of America, which previously predicted two quarter-point reductions this year, now believes none are necessary and warns that the next move could be a hike instead. Citigroup, however, remains optimistic about … Read more

Morning Coffee May Prolong Life and Heart Health

Researchers at Tulane University analyzed data from over 40,000 US adults to find that morning coffee drinkers had a lower risk of death compared to non-drinkers. The study found that those who consumed coffee between 4am and noon had a 16% reduced chance of dying from any cause, as well as a 31% lower risk … Read more

Scientists Discover New Mosasaur Species with Unique Dental Features

A newly-discovered mosasaur species, Carinodens acrodon, has been found in Morocco’s Sidi Chennane phosphate mine. The species belongs to the mosasaurid genus Carinodens and is characterized by its low, rectangular, compressed teeth. Unlike other mosasaurs, which had conical or recurved teeth for catching fish and cephalopods, Carinodens acrodon’s teeth were adapted for crushing hard-shelled invertebrates. … Read more

XRP Breaks Out, Shiba Inu Heads Towards Bearish Pattern, Bitcoin Still Sleeping

A significant breakout in XRP has sparked hopes for a major bullish rally, while Shiba Inu (SHIB) is forming a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern that could lead to a strong downward movement. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade at low volatility levels, leaving traders and investors concerned about the potential for a directional move. XRP’s recent … Read more

How Snowflakes Are Made by NOAA

As winter weather approaches South Carolina, some areas may see snowfall. But what exactly are snowflakes and how do they form? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), snowflakes are tiny ice crystals that develop from water droplets freezing onto pollen or dust particles in the air. As these ice crystals fall towards … Read more

Humanity Teeters Between Collapse and Advancement, Expert Warns

A renowned theorist is warning that humanity is at a critical junction, teetering between collapse and advancement. Dr. Nafeez Ahmed, a bestselling author and journalist, has published a paper in the journal Foresight, which highlights the risks of authoritarianism and the potential for a new, postmaterialist civilization based on distributed superabundant clean energy. According to … Read more

AMD Downplays RX 9070 “RDNA 4” GPU Performance Rumors

AMD’s Chief Architect of Gaming, Frank Azor, has confirmed that early performance rumors about the Radeon RX 9070 XT are inaccurate. Contrary to earlier leaks suggesting it would be faster than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE or on par with the RTX 4080, Azor revealed that the actual performance is lower. Azor attributed the delay … Read more