NASA’s Parker solar probe has successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the sun, setting a new record for any human-made object. The probe reached a distance of 3.8m miles from the sun’s surface and withstood temperatures of up to 982C (1,800F) and intense radiation. Launched in 2018, the Parker solar probe has made 21 orbits … Read more
The emotional press tour for Wicked continues as the film hits its digital release, showcasing the remarkable sisterhood between stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The duo, who played Elphaba and Glinda in the movie, discussed their transformations and the impact of their characters. In an interview with Variety, Grande revealed that she had to … Read more
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China’s stock market slump deepened on Friday, with the benchmark CSI 300 index falling 1.18% to a close of 3,775.16480, amid record-low bond yields and indications from the People’s Bank of China that it plans to cut interest rates “at an appropriate time” this year. The country is also expanding its issuance of ultra-long bonds … Read more
Stocks ended mixed on Friday, as investors looked ahead to fresh US data amid concerns about the misfiring Chinese economy. European stocks dropped, with miners sliding due to worries about Chinese demand. Stellantis NV fell 3.8% after some electric vehicle models that had received US tax credits were excluded under new rules. US equity futures … Read more
Car rental app Turo is facing intense scrutiny after two deadly incidents in major US cities, with investigators potentially linking the company to the attacks. The 15-year-old startup, which has grown rapidly as a cheaper alternative to traditional rental services, is trying to distance itself from the violence. Founded in 2010 and rebranded in 2015, … Read more
Russia launched a drone strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on New Year’s Day, killing two people and injuring at least six others. The attack also damaged buildings in two districts. The strike came as tensions over gas supplies escalated, with Russia stopping its transit of gas through Ukraine to the breakaway Moldovan region of … Read more
The “Santa Claus rally” – a traditional holiday market phenomenon where the US stock market experiences gains from Christmas to January 2. Despite its occasional failure, research suggests it doesn’t necessarily impact overall performance in the coming year. In fact, the market has risen more often than not during this period over the past century. … Read more
China is facing an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a viral respiratory infection that can cause flu-like symptoms, five years after the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports suggest hospitals and crematories are overwhelmed as multiple viruses, including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, circulate. The Chinese government has not officially declared a state of emergency, but … Read more
Swiss Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein Dies Hours Before New Year’s Celebrations Due to Pulmonary Embolism Linked to Phlebitis Jocelyn Wildenstein, the fashion designer and former wife of billionaire art dealer Alec Wildenstein, died hours before her New Year’s celebrations. According to Lloyd Klein, her longtime partner, Jocelyn passed away due to a pulmonary embolism caused by … Read more