A trade war between the US and China is brewing, with tensions escalating after the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese imports took effect. However, while experts believe the conflict may deepen, they also see hope for an agreement that could prevent a larger crisis. China has retaliated with tariffs on US coal, liquefied natural gas, … Read more
A massive 1,455% gap between liquidated long and short positions on the XRP perpetual futures market occurred in just one hour, with total liquidation reaching $920,000. Data shows that 93.4% of the losses came from long positions, wiping out around $860,000. Meanwhile, only $60,000 was tied to shorts. The price of XRP dropped by 2.7%, … Read more
Snoop Dogg took a jab at Bill Belichick’s age gap with his girlfriend during an appearance at the NFL Honors. The 72-year-old coach’s partner, Jordon Hudson, is just 24 years old. When asked about his longevity as a football fan, Snoop replied that he has been watching the sport for longer than Hudson has been … Read more
Buyout firm TPG has agreed to acquire solar energy company Altus Power in an all-cash deal worth $2.2 billion, including the assumption of debt. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter and will be facilitated by TPG’s climate investment arm, TPG Rise Climate Transition Infrastructure. Altus Power, one of the largest owners … Read more
A new discovery of a fossil bird skull in Antarctica has sparked excitement among scientists, suggesting that waterfowl survived the Cretaceous mass extinction event. The findings were published in the journal Nature and provide significant insights into the continent’s prehistoric past. According to the study, researchers from various institutions found evidence of a bird species … Read more
The Fairfax Health District, covering Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church, is reporting high levels of respiratory illnesses due to the flu. According to the health department, current flu activity exceeds previous years’ levels, both before and since the COVID-19 pandemic. Between January 26 and February 1, about one in seven people visiting emergency … Read more
Ukraine’s armed forces have reportedly launched a new offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, according to Russian media on February 6. The Ukrainian forces allegedly attacked southeast of Sudzha, advancing towards the settlements of Fanaseevka and Ulanok. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Ukraine deployed up to two mechanized battalions for the offensive. As a result … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, uncovering a 1.1-inch rock sample that scientists believe may be remnants of the ancient Martian crust from around 4 billion years ago. The geological history revealed by the sample may hold insights into whether Mars once supported life. The mission aims to prepare for future … Read more
A plane used by Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to evade US sanctions has been seized in the Dominican Republic. The Dassault Falcon 2000EX, operated by Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A (PdVSA), was taken into custody as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Caribbean nation. The aircraft was purchased from the US in 2017 and maintained … Read more
A lethal bird flu strain, known as D1.1, has infected at least four cattle herds in Nevada, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The strain, which was also linked to a fatal human case in Louisiana last year, is characterized by respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sneezing. This discovery upends previous theories … Read more