Bloomberg reported that DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence breakthrough is driving a rotation of stock funds back into China from India. The phenomenon has seen over $1.3 trillion in value added to Chinese equities in the past month, while Indian markets have shrunk by more than $720 billion. The shift marks an about-face from previous years when … Read more
In the world of Civilization, few games have had as lasting an impact as Civilization 2’s infamous “Eternal War.” A single game that spanned over a decade, pushed to its limits by player James “Lycerius” Moore, resulted in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and endless conflict. Moore played one game of Civilization 2 on and off for … Read more
A union vote at the Amazon facility in Garner, North Carolina, has failed to pass with a majority of workers voting against unionization. The vote, which began on February 10, saw 829 workers cast their ballots in favor of joining the union and 2,447 workers opposed. Amazon’s spokesperson stated that they are pleased with the … Read more
A recent study led by Cambridge University has found a surprising connection between commonly used prescription drugs and a lower risk of dementia. The research, which analyzed health data from 130 million people, identified a link between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory medications with reduced dementia risk. The study suggests that these prescription drugs may … Read more
The highly anticipated survival series Yellowjackets has finally returned with season 3 after a nearly two-year gap. The new episodes feature the addition of Hilary Swank, Joel McHale, and Ashley Sutton to the ensemble cast, while one of the original cast members, Juliette Lewis, will not be returning. Lewis departed from the show following the … Read more
Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi adventure “Mickey 17” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, starring Robert Pattinson as an explorer and his clone in a trippy universe. The film received a standing ovation from the crowd at the Berlinale Palast Theater, showering Bong with applause for his latest parable. Pattinson played a lead role in the … Read more
Cincinnati-based chocolate maker, Maverick Chocolate Company, is making it easier for buyers to enjoy affordable Valentine’s Day treats this year. Despite rising inflation, the company is offering box sets with a variety of chocolates, including heart-shaped truffles. According to Paul Picton, president and chief chocolate maker, the truffles are a popular gift option due to … Read more
A rare and fascinating discovery was made on the Isle of Wight in the UK when a tour guide stumbled upon a 3-foot-long purple footprint pressed in coastal clay. The footprint, believed to be from a large Iguanodon dinosaur, is one of the few remaining tracks of its kind. The company Wight Coast Fossils described … Read more
Valve has released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop, addressing various issues and introducing new features. The changes primarily affect the Steam Input system, which now supports the Zuiki Mascon controllers for Nintendo Switch. Some notable improvements include: * Persistence of HDR settings on external displays * Improved preservation of display brightness … Read more
A new round of Social Security payments is set to be delivered on Wednesday, with eligible beneficiaries receiving thousands of dollars in monthly benefits. The payment schedule varies depending on birthdate and months claimed. Benefits are paid out on the second, third, or fourth Wednesdays, depending on birthdate: those born between January 1-10 receive their … Read more