The US dollar’s recent strength is causing widespread losses in the cryptocurrency market. XRP led the decline, falling over 5% in the past 24 hours. The drop is partly due to the dollar’s impact on traditional assets like gold and bitcoin. Historically, bitcoin moves in the opposite direction of the US Dollar Index (DXY). When … Read more
Netflix’s highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2 made history as it raked in 68 million views in its first three days, topping the weekly non-English TV list in 92 countries and beating out heavy competition from the NFL’s Christmas Day games featuring Beyoncé. The show now holds Netflix’s record for most views in a series … Read more
Rapper Alabama Barker was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after experiencing severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The 19-year-old, who is pursuing a rap career, had been vaping occasionally before quitting cold turkey about a month ago. Her abrupt cessation of use led to panic and medical attention. According to sources close to the situation, … Read more
For two years running, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has missed out on the festive “Santa Claus rally” that typically boosts other stock indexes in December. The disappointing performance of the blue-chip index has left investors wondering why it’s lagging behind. The month began with a bleak start for the Dow, setting a tone for … Read more
Tim Cook’s big bets on the Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence are facing challenges, prompting concerns about their long-term impact on the company’s success. In 2024, Apple released the Vision Pro headset, a massive bet on virtual and augmented reality. Despite its promising launch, sales have been underwhelming due to the device’s steep price tag … Read more
China’s economy is on track to meet its growth target of around 5%, according to President Xi Jinping. In his New Year’s message, Xi expressed confidence in the country’s ability to overcome domestic and external challenges through hard work and strategic focus. The current economic environment poses new hurdles, including uncertainty from global factors and … Read more
The African continent is undergoing a significant transformation as tectonic forces create a new ocean basin. The East African Rift System, stretching from Mozambique to the Red Sea, is at the center of this geological process. Recent studies suggest that the region’s tectonic plates are separating at an accelerated pace, potentially reshaping the continent’s landscape … Read more
The global renewable energy sector has achieved significant growth in 2024, overcoming challenges such as financing gaps and lack of international collaborations. With new investments worth $313 billion and a surge in the adoption of clean energy sources, the Zacks Alternative Energy industry has seen a 53.1% increase year-to-date. Emerging countries like Brazil and top-ranking … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started collecting samples of aged raw cow’s milk cheese across the country, with a goal of gathering 300 samples by March 2025. The agency is testing these samples for bird flu using a PCR test. Raw milk cheese made from unpasteurized milk is considered a “high-risk choice” … Read more
Nintendo Switch Online members can now participate in Competition #24 of The Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. This competition will be live for only one week, ending on December 30th. Players can compete against others worldwide or locally at home. This week’s five challenges are: – Super Mario Bros.: Block Party – The Legend of … Read more