Intel’s latest processor, the Core Ultra 9 275HX, has taken top spot in PassMark’s CPU test suite for mobile processors, scoring 61,010 and outperforming AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by +6.83%. This 24-core powerhouse beats its rival from Team Red, but falls short to Apple’s M-series chips. The Core Ultra 9 275HX boasts a 5.4 GHz … Read more
Libya’s authorities have uncovered two mass graves containing nearly 50 bodies of migrants and refugees in the country’s southeastern desert. The remains were found on Friday in a farm in the city of Kufra, where one mass grave contained 19 bodies and another had at least 30 bodies. According to survivor accounts, some of those … Read more
US President Donald Trump said on February 9 that talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine are making progress, but he declined to disclose details about his communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US has also been in contact with Ukraine. Trump confirmed speaking with Putin, saying “I’ve had it” and expecting … Read more
A recall has been issued for 858 cases of Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste sold in 18 states, including Massachusetts, due to potential salmonella contamination. The product, sold in 1-pound plastic jars with a gold lid and lot number 120824-01, was distributed across Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North … Read more
Investor sentiment has taken a hit following US President Donald Trump’s recent comments on tariffs and artificial intelligence (AI). The stock market, which was previously buoyed by Trump’s perceived friendliness to the market, has seen a significant downturn. Trump announced plans for additional 25% tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports into the US, coming … Read more
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is aiming to slash spending and personnel by boosting attrition, according to sources. The plan involves depressing morale, resulting in the liquidation of up to half of the government’s non-military real estate, which would lead to office closures and longer commutes. The General Services Administration (GSA), responsible for … Read more
New research on glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications for obesity reveals a range of potential benefits beyond weight loss, including reduced risks for substance use disorders, suicidal ideation and schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, clotting disorders and infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and liver diseases. A study published in Nature Medicine analyzed data from 215,970 … Read more
The US bond market has seen a recent decline in gains as inflation and a strong labor market continue to impact interest rates. Despite easing concerns over Treasury supply, policy questions persist. President Trump’s goal of reducing interest rates is closely tied to the yield on 10-year government debt. However, three weeks into his second … Read more
Physicists at MIT have made a breakthrough in understanding how tiny particles called electrons behave in different materials. Led by Riccardo Comin, the research team used a technique called angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) to visualize the shape of an electron while it moves through a solid. For decades, scientists have struggled to crack the mystery … Read more