California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed new safety measures for battery energy storage facilities following a recent fire at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. The CPUC aims to enhance the safety of these facilities, which are crucial for sustainable energy production. The proposal includes implementing Senate Bill 1383, which requires standards for maintenance … Read more
North Texas is experiencing a surge of flu cases, with the region’s positivity rate surpassing the national average. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the 34% positivity rate statewide has jumped to 12.9%. This spike has led to increased hospitalizations and school closures in the area. Hospitals and emergency rooms … Read more
Former US Senator Marco Rubio has arrived in Panama with a bold proposal to reassert US control over the Panama Canal, a vital waterway that was ceded to the Central American country 25 years ago. President Donald Trump had previously expressed frustration over the decision, saying it was a “terrible mistake.” Rubio’s visit comes amid … Read more
NBA player Tristan Thompson has sparked confusion after sharing a Snapchat video claiming to have two daughters, “Dream” and “True”. However, fans are questioning the validity of his statements. According to Page Six, Thompson says Dream is his oldest daughter, while True is the second oldest. The situation centers around Khloé Kardashian’s niece, Dream, who … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has clarified that the ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City is the largest in the US over a one-year period, not the largest ever recorded. The outbreak, which began in January 2024, has resulted in 67 confirmed active cases and 79 confirmed latent cases, with two deaths. … Read more
Big tech companies are pouring more money into artificial intelligence (AI) data centers to stay ahead of the competition. Meta Platforms, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, plans to spend between $60 billion and $65 billion on capital expenditures in 2025, a 60% increase from last year’s estimate. This surge in spending is driven by the … Read more
The US government has introduced a new perk for savers in 401(k)s and other employer-sponsored retirement plans. Starting this year, eligible workers aged 60 to 63 can take advantage of enhanced catch-up contributions, allowing them to save more for retirement. The additional catch-up amount is equal to 50% of the existing catch-up limit. For 2025, … Read more
Memphis saw a violent week with multiple victims, but the trend of declining homicides is continuing into 2025. On January 30, two people were killed and three others injured in a shooting in College Park neighborhood. The victims have been identified as Marcus Epps, 27, and Leon Parker, 30. This marks one of several shootings … Read more
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has lost nearly $600 billion in value after a significant selloff, leaving investors wondering if the company’s AI chip investments will materialize. Jim Cramer, a well-known CNBC TV host, recently discussed his thoughts on the stock and the firm’s latest Blackwell AI GPUs. Cramer believes that while large language models (LLMs) are … Read more
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) acquisition of Juniper Networks, citing concerns that the deal would significantly reduce competition in the wireless local area network market. The merger, valued at $14 billion, would leave just two companies controlling over 70% of the US enterprise WLAN market. … Read more