Nvidia is hinting that its highly-anticipated RTX 50 series graphics cards are nearing release. A recent video from the company’s upcoming LAN party features a mysterious PC as a prize, which some claim may be an early look at the new GPU designs. The design appears to be unfamiliar, with speculation suggesting it could be … Read more
Norway has broken its own record for full-year electric vehicle (EV) sales, with 88.9% of new cars sold being all-electric in 2024, surpassing the previous year’s 82.4%. The country’s unique incentives and policies have driven this remarkable adoption rate. However, rental car companies, which cater to tourists unfamiliar with EVs, remain a significant holdout. Despite … Read more
Ohio is intensifying efforts to curb the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza as the state grapples with its economic impact. The 2022 outbreak resulted in nearly $3 billion in national losses, with egg prices nearing records due to inflation. Ten counties in Ohio reported suspected wild bird deaths linked to bird flu, including Warren … Read more
Carvana, the online used car dealership, is under fire once again for its business practices. Hindenburg Research, a short seller, has accused the company of hiding dealings with private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. According to Hindenburg, Carvana sold $800 million in auto loan receivables to Towd Point Auto Trust, an entity that appears to … Read more
Princeton University football is mourning the loss of Martin “Tiger” Bech, who died in a violent attack in New Orleans on January 1, 2025. Bech was a standout player during his time at Princeton, leading the team to Ivy League championships in 2016 and 2018. A former coach described Bech as a “ferocious competitor with … Read more
Pharma giant Eli Lilly is seeking to join a lawsuit filed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against 503B compounding pharmacies that market copies of its GLP-1 medications during shortages. The suit, filed by the Outsourcing Facilities Association, aims to overturn the FDA’s decision to end the shortage of Mounjaro and Zepbound. Eli Lilly … Read more
Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, having practiced her opening monologue at various comedy clubs in Los Angeles. The comedian has rehearsed at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, and other venues to fine-tune her jokes and gauge audience reactions. With nine shows scheduled between now and the ceremony, Glaser aims … Read more
Chinese electric-vehicle makers BYD, Nio, Li, and XPeng reported strong sales in December 2024 as the country’s electric vehicle (EV) price war continued. The latest data released by these companies shows a surge in demand for their products. BYD, a Shenzhen-based EV giant, announced its New Year’s Sale, further fueling the ongoing price competition in … Read more
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has sent home its first detailed update after breaking the record for closest-ever approach to the sun, with all systems and science instruments confirmed as “healthy and operating normally” following a historic flyby on December 24. The spacecraft successfully carried out programmed commands and collected valuable data about our star during … Read more
A new depression treatment developed by startup Neumora Therapeutics failed in a Phase 3 clinical trial, marking the company’s first late-stage readout. The drug, navacaprant, showed no significant improvement over placebo in reducing depression scores, with both groups experiencing a 12.5-point reduction. Additionally, it failed to demonstrate statistical significance on a pleasure-experience scoring system compared … Read more