Chinese smash hit Ne Zha 2 has shattered records, becoming the first non-Hollywood film to reach $1 billion globally in a single market. The animated sequel has surpassed Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens as the highest-grossing movie ever in China, with a running gross of RMB 7.58 billion ($1.04 billion) in the … Read more
The New Orleans Saints are on track to hire Super Bowl LIX Champion Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore as their new Head Coach. With Moore’s hiring all but certain, the focus shifts to who he’ll bring in to fill out his coaching staff for the 2025 season. A key position that has emerged as … Read more
A recent study by Microsoft researchers and Carnegie Mellon University has found that knowledge workers who rely too heavily on generative AI tools may compromise their critical thinking skills. The research, titled “The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking,” surveyed 319 knowledge workers who use AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT at least … Read more
Dow Jones futures fell on Tuesday, following the announcement of new tariffs by President Donald Trump. The decline came ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony over the next two days. Nvidia (NVDA) stock surged 2.9% on Monday, closing just shy of a key resistance level – the 50-day moving average line. This … Read more
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a biomarker test that can detect small amounts of the tau protein, which is linked to cognitive impairment, years before it appears on a brain scan. The test, published in “Nature Medicine,” suggests the findings could lead to earlier diagnoses and better treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The … Read more
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured stunning images of a young star system, revealing surprising violence in its birth. The observation is shedding new light on the complex process of star and planet formation. The JWST has been studying Herbig-Haro 30 (HH30), a massive young protostar located about 1,500 light-years from Earth. By … Read more
Kendrick Lamar’s Spotify streams for his 2024 chart-topping diss track “Not Like Us” surged 430% within three hours of his Super Bowl halftime show performance. The song, aimed at Canadian rapper Drake, also saw major spikes in streams for its other songs performed during the event. Lamar’s set included a medley of his hits, with … Read more
A strain of the H5N1 avian influenza virus has infected over 900 livestock herds and dozens of people in North America, primarily affecting dairy cattle. The virus has not been transmitted between humans, but its potential to cause a pandemic is high. Professor Scott Hensley and Drew Weissman have developed a vaccine against the virus … Read more
The Boston Celtics came from behind to dominate the Miami Heat in a 103-85 victory on Monday night at Kaseya Center. After an impressive opening nine minutes, the Heat’s scoring dried up as the Celtics’ defense tightened and led to a 31-24 lead by halftime. Boston’s defense was the key factor in their comeback win. … Read more
A new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology has found that heavy drinkers with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a high waist circumference are more than 2 times as likely to develop advanced liver disease. The research, led by Dr. Brian P. Lee of Keck Medicine, analyzed data from over 40,000 participants and discovered … Read more