A Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead has struck the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike damaged the protective containment shelter and started a fire, which was put out by emergency responders. Despite reports of the incident, radiation levels at the site remain normal, according to the International Atomic … Read more
The New York Federal Reserve’s latest report reveals that consumers increased their credit card balances by $45 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, with total household debt rising to $18.04 trillion. This surge is largely driven by a 48% increase in credit card debt, which now totals $1.2 trillion. The pressures of new debt, … Read more
The Vanderbilt Commodores will kick off the 2025 college baseball season by facing three teams in the MLB Desert Invitational on Presidents Day weekend. The games are scheduled to take place at Grand Canyon National Park and the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ stadium. On Friday, the Commodores will face the Arizona Lopes, who feature a strong pitcher … Read more
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) shares have made a significant comeback, reaching levels last seen over three years ago. The stock has surged 41% this year, largely driven by the announcement of its latest large language model, Qwen 2.5. Analyst Alex Yao from J.P. Morgan believes Alibaba’s strengths in cloud computing, generative AI, and e-commerce will drive future … Read more
OpenAI’s board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion bid by Elon Musk and other investors to purchase the company. The decision marks another twist in the ongoing feud between OpenAI and Musk over the company’s restructuring plans. Founded as a non-profit research lab, OpenAI aims to restructure its operations to make fundraising easier … Read more
Valentine’s Day has long been associated with love, romance, and cherubs circling overhead. However, its history is shrouded in mystery and controversy. Contrary to popular belief, the origins of Valentine’s Day may be linked to an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia, which involved erotic rituals, religious purification, and atonement. Noel Lenski, a Yale University historian, … Read more
Elon Musk’s electric automaker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX have benefited from his new role as President Trump’s right-hand man. When Musk acquired social media platform X for $44 billion in 2022, banks financed over a quarter of the purchase with loans. Due to investors’ reluctance about X’s floundering business at the time, banks kept … Read more
Chinese hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have breached multiple US telecommunications providers through unpatched Cisco IOS XE network devices. The group exploited two vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-20198 and CVE-2023-20273, to gain persistent access to networks. According to Recorded Future’s Insikt Group threat research division, the attacks resulted in network breaches at several US internet service providers, a … Read more
FromSoftware’s latest release, Elden Ring Nightreign, brings a unique co-op experience to the PS5 and PS4 on May 30. In this standalone adventure, players must navigate the dangers of Limveld with up to three fellow players, leveraging fast-paced gameplay and intense co-op combat. The game introduces new mechanics like wall jumping, air traversal, and a … Read more
Kentucky returns to Austin for its third-ever basketball game against Texas, a matchup still haunted by the Wildcats’ heartbreaking 94-88 two-overtime loss to the Longhorns in 2005. The team’s struggles with foul trouble and missed opportunities ultimately cost them a chance at the Final Four. The 2005 loss is still remembered for Patrick Sparks’ incredible … Read more