The European Commission has launched a crackdown on Chinese online marketplaces Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein over the sale of unsafe and dangerous products on their platforms. The move aims to curb cheap, low-value imports that pose unfair competition to EU sellers and harm the environment. Last year, 4.6 billion low-value items worth less than … Read more
Bitcoin treasury firm MicroStrategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, reported a fourth consecutive quarterly loss as it took a $1 billion impairment charge against its Bitcoin holdings. The company, which changed its name from MicroStrategy earlier this year, posted a net loss of $670.8 million and $3.03 per share. Its software revenue fell 3% to … Read more
Asteroid Bennu, currently on a collision course with Earth in 2182, poses a significant threat to our planet. The estimated size of One World Trade Center, Bennu is considered the highest risk asteroid for impact proximity. According to scientists, the immediate effects of this collision would be devastating, causing powerful shockwaves and thermal radiation around … Read more
A rare comet sighting is now available to the public, courtesy of thousands of photos captured by photographer Ben Swanson. The comet, C/2024 G3 Atlas, is expected to remain visible in the night sky for a short period before disappearing for thousands of years. The exclusive images showcase the comet’s majestic beauty, providing an unparalleled … Read more
Google has released its most powerful artificial intelligence model suite, Gemini 2.0, to the general public. The move marks a significant step in Google’s virtual agent push and comes as other tech giants and startups also invest heavily in “AI agents” that can complete complex tasks on behalf of users. Gemini 2.0 includes three models: … Read more
A new study using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes has revealed that supermassive black holes play a crucial role in shaping their environment. Instead of consuming matter indiscriminately, these cosmic juggernauts use an intricate process to renew fuel and grow. Researchers observed seven distant galaxy clusters, containing some of the universe’s most massive … Read more
The US Postal Service (USPS) has reversed its decision to ban inbound packages from China and Hong Kong, just one day after making the announcement. The change comes as a result of the imposition of additional 10% tariffs on Chinese goods by the US government. Prior to the suspension, the USPS had stated that it … Read more
A charismatic young person with a compelling underdog story rises to fame, but their success often relies on a familiar formula. Think of Elizabeth Holmes or Anna Delvey – individuals who use their supposed struggles to mask questionable business practices. This trope has been done before, and it’s been exploited in media outlets like podcasts, … Read more
A Chinese start-up called DeepSeek has been making waves in the tech industry with its artificial intelligence model and chatbot, which rivals OpenAI’s products. The company claims to have developed its models using fewer chips from Nvidia, a leading AI chip supplier, at a cost of $5.6 million compared to OpenAI’s reported $100 million. However, … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant increase in flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in New Mexico, with the state classified as having “very high” influenza activity. According to Dr. Alex Cvijanovich of Presbyterian Health, the surge is attributed to increased mobility and reduced mask-wearing among the population. … Read more