Germany’s far-right Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) party is leading polls in the eastern region just weeks before the federal election on February 23, fueled by economic concerns and a perception that the state of the economy does not match reality. Despite significant investment from the federal government to boost the region’s economy, many East Germans … Read more
Robinhood’s fourth-quarter earnings revealed a 10% increase in accounts to 26.2 million, with transaction-based top lines reaching $672 million and crypto-related revenue more than doubling to over $400 million. CEO Maria Bartiromo highlighted the growth, stating that “crypto is no longer just a niche market, it’s a part of mainstream investing.” The company also reported … Read more
Rapper Kendrick Lamar won five Grammy Awards for his song “Not Like Us,” leaving behind a sizzling scandal involving a bitter feud with Canadian rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, known as Drake. The two rappers have been engaged in a long-standing dispute, which escalated into diss tracks last year. Lamar kicked-started the conflict when he featured … Read more
Scientists have discovered a massive neutrino, the most energetic ever recorded, hurtling towards Earth from deep space. The detection was made by an undersea detector off Sicily’s coast on February 13, 2023. The particle’s energy is estimated to be 220 petaelectronvolts (PeV), far exceeding previous records. This unprecedented energy level suggests that the source could … Read more
Thinking of switching from PC to Mac? Don’t go straight to the Apple Store. StackSocial is offering a deal on a refurbished 2019 MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, now available at $619.99 – a massive 77% discount from its original price of $2,799. This refurbished MacBook Pro comes with impressive specs, including: – A … Read more
Big food brands like General Mills are launching high-protein versions of their products as consumers increasingly seek more protein in their diets. This trend echoes past health fads such as low-carb and low-fat diets. Social media influencers have amplified the protein craze, with many enthusiasts touting its benefits for muscle growth and weight loss. General … Read more
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 has struck the Greek island of Santorini, triggering hundreds more quakes and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. The seismic activity has prompted thousands to leave the island, while schools are closed and rescue crews have been deployed. Scientists say it’s unclear whether the swarm … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday evening from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying its latest batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. The company had initially delayed the launch by over two hours and didn’t provide a reason for the change. The flight, dubbed as Starlink 11-10, sent 23 … Read more
A surprise arrival on New York City’s transit system has left commuters stunned and delighted. A 25-year-old mother gave birth to a baby girl on the W train stopped at the Herald Square station on Wednesday morning. The train’s conductor held the train at the station after multiple passengers alerted them to the unexpected situation. … Read more
A measles outbreak in a West Texas county has highlighted the importance of vaccination in preventing infectious diseases. The outbreak, which has affected over two dozen people, is completely preventable if proper precautions are taken. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University, said that the outbreak was “troubling” because it was … Read more