A new study on the Greenland Ice Sheet has found that crevasses are expanding at an alarming rate due to climate change. The research suggests that these cracks, which can grow up to 300 feet wide and thousands of feet long, are widening faster than previously thought, accelerating ice loss and global sea level rise. … Read more
A rare earthquake swarm is intensifying near the Greek island of Santorini, with a series of powerful earthquakes occurring in the Aegean Sea. Scientists believe that the earthquakes are caused by faults and not volcanic activity, as the island sits on top of an exposed underwater volcano called the Santorini caldera. The largest earthquake so … Read more
Starbucks has announced plans to reduce its beverage and food menu by 30% this year, with a gradual rollout of new offerings starting in February. CEO Brian Niccol said the company aims to bring “fewer, better” beverages and foods to market. Despite the reduction, Starbucks is bringing back two fan-loved drinks perfect for Valentine’s Day: … Read more
The Indian rupee is expected to recover on Tuesday, thanks to the dollar’s decline after US President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico by a month. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicates that the rupee will open at 86.96-86.98 to the US dollar, up from 87.1850 in the previous session. The move comes as … Read more
Apple has published an official support document detailing how to disable automatic startup when opening the lid or connecting a MacBook to power. This feature can be useful for those who want more control over their laptop’s behavior. To access this setting, you’ll need macOS Sequoia or later and the Terminal app. Follow these steps: … Read more
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer celebrated improved streets on Tulare Street, a key part of the city’s “complete streets” program. The $3 million upgrades, funded by federal, state, and regional sources, feature wider sidewalks, bike lanes, and enhanced lighting. Dyer acknowledged that not everyone is willing to accept road diets, which involve narrowing streets to slow … Read more
Golden State Warriors have ended trade talks with Jimmy Butler due to concerns about his fit in the locker room and coach Steve Kerr sharing those feelings. The disgruntled Miami Heat star had informed the Warriors he won’t sign an extension, citing a desire for a change. Butler has been suspended three times this season … Read more
Thousands of workers at King Soopers grocery stores in Colorado will go on a two-week strike starting Thursday, citing unfair labor practices and lack of investment in wages. The United Food and Commercial Workers (UCFW) Local 7 union represents approximately 10,000 workers at 77 King Soopers locations across six counties. The union says its contracts … Read more
A man accused by Ukraine’s secret services of orchestrating assassinations in Kyiv has been killed in an explosion in Moscow, according to Russian state news agencies on Monday. The victim, identified as Armen Gorlovsky, also known as Sargsyan, was the head of the breakaway Donetsk People’s Republic’s Boxing Federation and a founder of a paramilitary … Read more
OpenAI has developed a new AI tool called “deep research” that can generate reports that rival those produced by human researchers. The tool, powered by OpenAI’s latest cutting-edge model o3, can sift through hundreds of online sources to create comprehensive reports in just 10 minutes. The company claims that deep research can accomplish tasks in … Read more