A new study by federal and state disease detectives found that H5N1 bird flu has spread more widely than previously reported, infecting three veterinarians in Ohio with no symptoms, despite their lack of exposure to infected cattle or poultry. The finding highlights the need for improved surveillance and testing of animals and milk to identify … Read more
Investors are taking notice of three trending stocks that have seen significant gains after impressive earnings reports or revised growth projections. AppLovin (APP) shares skyrocketed after the company announced it would sell its apps business to focus on advertising, beating analyst expectations in the process. MGM Resorts International (MGM) stock soared as the company’s fourth … Read more
A tech company’s Q4 earnings report revealed a 33% stock drop following its $741 million revenue, a 22% increase from the previous year, and $2.4 billion in full-year revenue. The dip in share price was particularly steep, falling by 26% per share in minutes after the call. Despite the setback, CEO Jeff Green is not … Read more
The Trade Desk, a leading ad tech company, reported its first-ever earnings miss as a public company. Despite this, the company’s revenue grew 22% year-over-year to $741 million in Q4, with its net profit line more than doubling from $97 million to $182 million. CFO Laura Schenkein attributed the miss to “small execution missteps” and … Read more
A measles outbreak in Texas is the latest sign of the disease’s resurgence, with over two dozen cases reported in the past two weeks. Public health experts warn that the highly contagious disease is preventable and linked to low vaccination rates. The part of Texas affected by the outbreak has a low vaccination rate and … Read more
Scientists are studying unusual audio-like sounds emitted by the Earth’s magnetic field, known as Chorus Waves. These electromagnetic oscillations pose a significant threat to satellites and spacecraft. NASA’s MMS satellites detected Chorus Waves over 100,000 km from Earth, expanding our knowledge of this phenomenon. The waves interact with the magnetic field, influencing plasma dynamics and … Read more
Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT. The offer is part of a long-standing feud between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over control of the AI startup. Altman dismissed the bid as “not for sale,” stating that OpenAI’s mission is to make artificial … Read more
Actress Leslie Charleson, best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera “General Hospital,” has died. Her death certificate reveals that she passed away due to complications from blunt head trauma, with other contributing factors including asthma, arthritis, and atrial fibrillation. Charleson had experienced a series of falls, leading to her hospitalization … Read more
The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area, starting February 14. This year’s game features a tournament-style competition, with four teams: Team Chuck, Team Shaq, Team Kenny, and Team Candace (created by the Rising Stars event winner). Led by LeBron James and Nikola Jokic, the Western Conference team boasts … Read more
Alex Bregman is heading to Boston, signing with the Red Sox as a free agent. The move was expected after both sides expressed interest in each other during the offseason. Bregman joins a Red Sox team led by manager Alex Cora, who he previously played under with the Houston Astros in 2017-2018 before leaving for … Read more