As 2024 marks a significant year for commercial space travel and lunar exploration, companies are shifting their focus towards building a sustainable lunar economy. With NASA’s Artemis missions and private ventures aiming to establish permanent human presence on the Moon, technological advancements in power generation, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure development are crucial. Several key players … Read more
The US port operators along the East and Gulf coasts are expected to meet with their longshore workers again, which could potentially prevent a costly strike. The negotiating break, lasting seven weeks, will resume next Tuesday, marking a significant development in the dispute that began in mid-November. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-01-02/supply-chain-latest-us-port-strike-threat-talks-to-resume
The world’s largest climate coalition for financial firms, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), is making changes after several major banks and asset managers dropped out. The decision comes as industry-specific net zero alliances face backlash from politics and regulation. GFANZ was established in 2021 to promote climate goals among financial institutions. However, … Read more
Aaron Rodgers will make his 241st career start for the New York Jets on Sunday in a season finale against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. The quarterback acknowledged that he is considering retirement and has not ruled out returning to the team next year, but emphasized that it ultimately depends on whether the new … Read more
The housing market in 2024 has been marked by high mortgage rates and soaring prices, making it challenging for buyers to enter the market. Experts predict that 2025 will bring more of the same, with prices rising at a slower pace due to falling interest rates. Currently, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage … Read more
Power has been restored to nearly all electrical customers across Puerto Rico, with 98% of customers back online as of Wednesday afternoon. The outage, which began on Tuesday at 5:30 a.m., affected the entire archipelago and plunged people into darkness for the New Year. However, some temporary outages are still expected in the coming days. … Read more
NBA legend Scottie Pippen has forecasted that Bitcoin could reach a staggering $1 million in price. While his previous predictions have proven eerily prescient, experts remain skeptical about the likelihood of such a drastic surge. In September, Pippen claimed that Satoshi Nakamoto visited him in a dream to predict Bitcoin’s price would surpass $84,000 by … Read more
The Madoff Victim Fund has made its final batch of payments, compensating nearly 41,000 victims across 127 countries with over $131 million. This brings the total compensation, funded by assets recovered from late investor Jeffry Picower’s estate and others, to $4.3 billion. According to the US Department of Justice, this round of payouts covers almost … Read more
A day of violence in the United States has seen at least 11 people shot outside a New York club, while a separate attack in New Orleans left 15 people dead. The incidents occurred near music venues and public areas, with authorities responding quickly to prevent further harm. In Jamaica, Queens, the shooting happened near … Read more
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has reactivated her Instagram account after a nearly four-year hiatus. The 43-year-old royal posted a short video on January 1, showcasing her private life and drawing in thousands of new followers. Markle was last active on the platform in 2020, around the time she and Prince Harry announced their … Read more