China’s stocks may extend their rally if President Xi Jinping meets prominent entrepreneurs, including e-commerce icon Jack Ma. The invitation is seen as a signal of support for the tech industry, which has been driving growth. A recent surge in equities in Hong Kong, fueled by AI capabilities, suggests a meeting with leaders could further … Read more
Parents’ worries about kids using tech are old news, but the way teens use it today is different. With smartphones and tablets, teens have access to a wealth of private tech that’s contributing to new stress levels. Sharing locations on social media apps like Snapchat has become common among high schoolers, who can see where … Read more
European shares soared to record levels on Monday, driven by defence stocks and rising hopes for a peace settlement in Ukraine. The pan-European STOXX 600 index jumped as high as 0.4% to reach new peaks, with the defence and aerospace sector surging over 3%. Analysts expect strong earnings growth in the industry due to increased … Read more
Aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, will be visible across parts of the US on Sunday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The aurora is expected to appear brighter than usual due to a solar maximum, which increases the number of solar flares that lead to increased visibility. The northern … Read more
Funko Fusion developer 10:10 Games has laid off 19 roles in January, following a poor launch in September 2024. This move is part of an alarming trend in layoffs across the gaming industry this year. Other studios have also cut jobs recently. In January, Ubisoft shut down one studio and let go of employees, while … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, may actually collide with the moon instead, scientists say. According to new estimates, there’s an even smaller chance that it might crash into our natural satellite. The potentially hazardous asteroid measures about 180 feet across and is traveling at nearly 30,000 mph. … Read more
In Vermont, a former hospice chaplain named Suzanne has opened her retreat center to artists, healthcare workers, and educators, but now also provides a safe haven for terminally ill patients seeking medically assisted dying. Since mid-2023, the state’s law has allowed individuals with less than six months to live to travel there to end their … Read more
The US government’s push to boost domestic production of computer chips and semiconductors, driven by the CHIPS and Science Act, may face significant challenges due to President Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on foreign chip imports. The law aims to encourage companies like TSMC to build chip manufacturing facilities in the US, but Trump has … Read more
Protesters have taken to the streets across the United States, targeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his company’s practices, known as “DOGE,” as part of a movement calling for greater government oversight. The demonstrations, dubbed #TeslaTakeover, were organized by groups of individuals who claim Musk is overstepping his authority and abusing his power. Protesters carried … Read more
JPMorgan Chase fired an employee, Nicolas Welch, after he questioned the bank’s return-to-office (RTO) policy during a town hall meeting in February. However, following intervention from higher management, Welch’s termination was rescinded. Welch, a tech operations analyst since 2017, had expressed concerns about the new RTO mandate requiring all 317,000 employees to work in the … Read more