Tesla’s stock plummeted 6% at the start of 2025, following a disappointing fourth-quarter delivery miss and a sluggish overall performance by the electric vehicle maker. The company announced it delivered 495,930 vehicles globally in the quarter, falling short of analyst estimates of around 510,400. This figure is higher than the previous two quarters but still … Read more
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lacks authority to enforce net neutrality rules, which would allow broadband providers to slow or block access to internet content. The ruling, made by an all-Republican panel on the US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, has implications for the Biden administration’s … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) bots are fueling an increase in hyper-personalized phishing scams targeting corporate executives, according to leading companies such as Beazley and eBay. As AI technology advances rapidly, cybercrime is becoming easier for hackers to execute. This has led to a rise in targeted attacks that scrape vast amounts of information about individuals, enabling … Read more
Apple has agreed to end a long-standing legal battle over user privacy related to its virtual assistant Siri, settling for a $95 million payout to affected customers. The preliminary settlement brings an end to a five-year legal fight that saw the company defend its handling of customer data. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/01/02/apple-siri-class-action-lawsuit-95-million
A new year brings a plethora of celestial events to witness, including full moons, solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and meteor showers. In 2025, there will be numerous opportunities to observe these wonders. Full moons will be visible every month, each with its unique name according to the Farmers’ Almanac. These include the Wolf moon in … Read more
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin delivered a statement with a dominant 52-20 win over Duke in the Gator Bowl. In a sideline interview during the fourth quarter, Kiffin said his team was trying to prove the strength of the SEC compared to other conferences. The Rebels’ performance proved that they belonged in the College … Read more
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Austin-based rug tufting workshop The Outrun Hour aims to promote creativity while catering to those who don’t drink or are sober. Owner Zane Pickett started the business last fall, seeking to create a welcoming space for like-minded individuals. The Outrun Hour offers mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, providing options for those who abstain from alcohol. Pickett’s … Read more
NASA has introduced a new helicopter, called the “Mars Chopper,” designed to explore the surface of Mars and other alien worlds with solid surfaces. The drone-like vehicle is about the size of an SUV, with six rotors and smaller blades than its predecessor Ingenuity, which lifted more weight. The Mars Chopper can carry up to … Read more
A common soil fungus sickened over 150 Michigan paper mill workers, killing one, in what is believed to be the largest such outbreak in U.S. history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still investigating the cause of the outbreak, which occurred at Escanaba’s Billerud Paper from November 2022 to May 2023. The … Read more