Palantir Technologies Inc. Surges Amid Bullish Outlooks and Record High

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) jumped to an all-time high on Tuesday, reaching $103.83 each after a 23.99 percent surge. The company’s market capitalization surged to $240 billion, surpassing that of well-established brands like American Express and McDonald’s. The rally followed impressive earnings results, with the company announcing a 16-percent growth in net income for the … Read more

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Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS Disappears After Brief Shine

Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS was a highly anticipated celestial event that sparked excitement among astronomers and skywatchers alike. Discovered on April 25th, 2024, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey, the comet showed promising signs near its perihelion in 2025. However, as it approached the Sun, the comet’s fate became uncertain. Reaching perihelion … Read more

Cannabis Legalization Linked to Increase in Schizophrenia Cases

A new study has found that cannabis legalization in Canada has led to a significant increase in schizophrenia cases, particularly among young men. Researchers analyzed data from over 13.5 million residents of Ontario and found that the number of new cases of schizophrenia associated with cannabis use disorder nearly tripled after legalization. The study also … Read more

Are Eggs Still Safe to Eat Amid Bird Flu Outbreak?

The US is facing a bird flu outbreak, causing egg shortages and price hikes. But are eggs safe to eat? Experts say the risk of contracting avian influenza from eggs is low, thanks to federal regulations requiring washed and sanitized eggs. When an infected bird is found, the entire flock may be culled, removing contaminated … Read more

Tri-State Schools Close Due to Illness

The high number of seasonal illnesses is prompting some schools in the Tri-State region to close due to sick teachers, students, and staff. The Edgewood City School District announced that it will be closed for the rest of the week with classes resuming on February 10. Ohio’s flu activity has reached “very high” levels compared … Read more

AI Model Creates Realistic Deepfake Videos from Single Image

ByteDance has unveiled an AI model capable of generating realistic full-body deepfake videos from a single image and audio track, raising concerns about the increasing sophistication of deepfake technology. Unlike existing models that only animate faces or upper bodies, OmniHuman-1 can create seamless gestures and facial expressions. The model was trained on 19,000 hours of … Read more

Domantas Valanciunas’ Season Stats and Career Overview

Domantas Valančiūnas is having a solid season, averaging 11.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 49 games so far. He ranks 24th in rebounds per game, tied for 16th in total offensive rebounds, and seventh in free throw percentage. Valančiūnas has impressive career numbers as well, with averages of 13.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and … Read more

Black Holes ‘Eat’ Gas Through Explosive Outbursts, Not Just Passive Consumption

Researchers have discovered that black holes do not simply consume matter passively. In a groundbreaking study, scientists found that these cosmic phenomena actively control their own feeding by ejecting powerful outbursts of energy. This process cools nearby matter, triggering a return flow of fresh fuel. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Very Large Telescope captured … Read more

Temu Ramps Up US Warehouse Sales Amid Revoked De Minimus Tax Loophole

US online retailer Temu is promoting products shipped from its US warehouses more prominently in its app, following President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke a popular tax exemption called de minimis. The exception allowed e-commerce companies to send goods worth less than $800 into the US duty-free. De minimis had helped propel Temu and Shein … Read more