A B.C. teenager hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza is recovering, but health officials are raising concerns about the virus’s transmission potential. The teen, who became the first critically ill pediatric patient with H5n1 in North America, was no longer infectious by Nov. 29 and made significant progress by Dec. 18. Experts say … Read more
The New York Knicks continued their winning streak, defeating the Utah Jazz 119-103 in their ninth consecutive win. Without top point guards Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride due to injuries, Cam Payne made his first start of the season for the Knicks. Josh Hart recorded his second consecutive triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and … Read more
The US large-cap benchmark stock index, the S&P 500, saw another banner year for Big Tech companies in 2024. A total of 66% of stocks showed gains for the year, with 67 stocks rising by 40% or more. Here are the top 20 stocks in the S&P 500 showing the largest gains: 1. Palantir Technologies … Read more
Mars’ Red Planet has long been a subject of interest when it comes to the search for life beyond Earth. Ever since the discovery of methane on Mars, scientists have wondered if the planet might harbor life. Researchers have now found where to look: deep under the surface of a broad Martian plain. The presence … Read more
The 136th Rose Parade, presented by Honda, took place on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2025. The event celebrated the theme “Best Day Ever!” with a star-studded lineup of musical guests, including Aloe Blacc, Kiesza, Betty Who, and Debbie Gibson. Billie Jean King, a sports icon and equality champion, was honored as the parade’s Grand … Read more
Several iconic books and characters are now freely available for public use in the US as of January 1, 2025. This marks a significant year for the public domain, which includes works from 1929 and sound recordings from 1924. Notable additions to the public domain include Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms,” William Faulkner’s “The … Read more
Gold prices are forecast to rise further in 2025, according to Wall Street analysts. The price is expected to climb to around $2,795 per troy ounce by the end of the year, a 7% increase above current levels. Global central banks are driving the buying of gold, diversifying away from the US dollar since sanctions … Read more
Netflix has dropped a bombshell for fans of Squid Game. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that the highly anticipated season 3 will launch sooner than expected, with production breaks between seasons minimizing wait time. Unlike previous popular Netflix shows, which often split their seasons into two parts, Squid Game’s creator has announced that the show … Read more
Nvidia has seen a significant boost in market value, increasing by over $2 trillion to reach $3.28 trillion by the end of 2024, making it the second-most valuable listed company in the world. The surge is largely driven by growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and robust demand for its AI-centric chips across various industries. … Read more
Police in Fiji are investigating incidents involving two crew members of Australian airline Virgin Australia. The crew members were on a layover in Nadi, a popular tourist destination, when they allegedly became victims of rape and theft. According to the Fiji government, the crew members had gone to a nightclub and later attempted to find … Read more