Target Corporation has been sued by a group of shareholders who claim the company deceived them about the risks associated with its diversity and social initiatives. The proposed class action lawsuit, filed in a Florida federal court, alleges that Target failed to disclose the potential backlash from its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, … Read more
Gold prices surged to a record high as investors sought safer assets amid rising trade tensions between the US, Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union. The move follows US President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on these countries, which have sparked concerns about the impact on the global economy and monetary policy. Bullion advanced … Read more
Treasury Department officials have revealed that Elon Musk’s aides detailed to the agency have been granted “read-only” access to its sensitive $5 trillion US payments system. The information was shared in a letter to lawmakers, which marks the first public acknowledgment of the role held by Tom Krause, CEO of Cloud Software Group and a … Read more
A new study has found that the level of microplastics in human brain samples increased by 50% between 2016 and 2024. The research, published in Nature Medicine, analyzed postmortem brain samples from 52 people, including 28 from 2016 and 24 from 2024. Microplastics, tiny shards of plastic waste, are present in every brain sample, with … Read more
NASA’s megaphone-shaped space observatory, SPHEREx, is set to launch into space next month and mark a new era in cosmic exploration. The mission aims to map the entire celestial sky in 102 infrared colors, shedding light on the origins of the universe, ingredients for life, and more. One of SPHEREx’s key objectives is studying inflation, … Read more
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has found a significant increase in advanced prostate cancer cases across California over the past decade. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed nearly 388,000 prostate cancer cases between 2004 and 2021. Researchers suggest that changes in screening guidelines may be to blame … Read more
Research from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has revealed that the Palos Verdes Peninsula is shifting towards the ocean at an alarming rate. Data collected during a four-week period in fall showed that residential areas are moving 4 inches per week, posing significant risks to human life and infrastructure. The rapid land movement was exacerbated by … Read more
Palantir Technologies’ PLTR stock surged +20% in Wednesday’s trading session, outperforming the market and drawing attention from Wall Street. The company reported strong Q4 results, with sales spiking 36% year-over-year to $827.52 million. The AI platform’s demand is high, driving PLTR price to over $100, a gain of +500% in the last year. Palantir’s U.S. … Read more
Climate change may lead to a significant decline in real estate values nationwide, with some areas facing as much as a 25% drop in home prices over the next 30 years. However, Wisconsin stands out as one of the least vulnerable states in the country against climate risks, positioning Madison as a top housing market … Read more
Golf superstar Tiger Woods has paid tribute to his mother Kultida Woods, who passed away on Tuesday. The legendary golfer shared a heartfelt message on X, describing her as “a force of nature all her own” and expressing his gratitude for her unwavering support throughout his career. Kultida, a native of Thailand, was often seen … Read more