A growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has boosted optimism about cheap tech stocks from China, leading to a surge in the Hang Seng Tech Index. The index rose 2.9% on Friday, bringing its gains since a January low to over 20%. Key players including Xiaomi and Li Auto are among the main contributors to … Read more
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has been voted the 2024 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year after receiving 25 first-place votes and 361 points. The honor comes as no surprise, given the team’s impressive 14-3 record and second-place finish in the NFC North. O’Connell led the Vikings through a tumultuous offseason, with quarterback … Read more
Beyoncé recently broke history by becoming the first Black woman to win album of the year and best country album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Her achievement serves as a blueprint for economic empowerment, highlighting the importance of excellence in redefining industry standards. Economic power is often underestimated, but it moves markets more than any … Read more
A recent detection of bird flu in a stray cat in Half Moon Bay has prompted health officials to warn pet owners in San Mateo County about the risks. The infected cat, brought by its owner to a veterinarian, was found to have H5N1 virus. According to county officials, the infection is unrelated to an … Read more
Iconic surf shop brands Billabong, Quiksilver, and Volcom are closing over 100 stores in the US due to bankruptcy. The company Liberated Brands blames fast-fashion competition and a “volatile global economy” for its financial struggles. However, Authentic Brands, which owns these brands, plans to revive them by shifting focus to specialty stores, department stores, and … Read more
A team of astronomers has spotted a massive radio jet streaming from a quasar, a bright object dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe. The jet is estimated to be at least 200,000 light-years across and is twice as wide as our Milky Way galaxy. The discovery was made possible by … Read more
Researchers at the University of Toronto and Caltech have created a new ultra-light yet incredibly strong material using artificial intelligence (AI). The material boasts the strength of carbon steel while being as light as styrofoam. For years, materials engineers relied on trial and error to optimize strength, weight, and durability. But AI is changing the … Read more
Samsung has unveiled its highly-anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra lineup, boasting improved internals that significantly enhance raw computational and graphical performance compared to the previous Galaxy S24 model. In a recent comparison test between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the gaming performance was put to the test in popular titles like … Read more
A 19-year-old boy, Carlos Javier Vega, was shot four times and killed by navy troopers during a checkpoint stop in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city. The incident has sparked widespread outrage over the government’s “mano dura” (iron fist) policy, which aims to combat organized crime. The government had labelled Vega and his cousin as “terrorists” who … Read more
Subaru introduced two new Forester models, a 2025 Hybrid and a 2026 Wilderness, at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. The Hybrid improves fuel economy by up to 40% compared to the non-hybrid model, while the Wilderness offers off-road-capable features and trim items. The 2025 Forester Hybrid is priced starting at $36,415 and has an estimated … Read more