Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled support for the private sector and urged businesses to “show their talents” in a meeting with top executives. The comments had mixed effects on Asia-Pacific markets, with some indices rising while others fell. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 ended the day down 0.66% at 8,481, as the Reserve Bank of … Read more
Paquita la del Barrio, a renowned Mexican vocalist and songwriter known for her powerful feminist ballads, has passed away at the age of 77. Born Francisca Viveros Barradas on April 2, 1947, in Veracruz, Mexico, she broke through the male-dominated ranchera genre with unflinching songs that spoke of the pain men can cause women. Her … Read more
Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey has released its first look, starring Matt Damon as the legendary hero Odysseus. The epic film boasts an ensemble cast including Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo. According to the film’s official … Read more
The most comprehensive study on US healthcare spending and variations across 3,110 counties has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and JAMA Health Forum. Researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) analyzed over 40 billion insurance claims and nearly one billion facility records, as well as data … Read more
The Arizona Diamondbacks have locked up shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to a four-year, $45 million contract extension through the 2030 season. The deal includes a club option for 2030 and starts in 2026. Perdomo will receive a signing bonus of $5 million this year, increasing his salary to $7.55 million, with raises of $8 million, $11 … Read more
A recent study of over 2,000 patients in Los Angeles who received doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DP) found it to be highly effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The research, conducted from April 2019 to July 2024, analyzed data on patients prescribed DP and found significant reductions in cases of syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Among … Read more
College basketball’s biggest weekend kicked off with a bang, delivering the best regular-season performances so far this season. The top-ranked team in the country, Auburn, proved their dominance by beating Alabama 94-85. Bruce Pearl’s team showcased an impressive defense that took away the three-point line and held All-American guard Mark Sears to just 4-for-17 shooting. … Read more
The increasing popularity of noise-cancelling headphones has raised concerns among audiologists about its impact on our brains and hearing. While these headphones can be helpful in blocking out loud noises, experts warn that regularly excluding background noise may impair the brain’s capacity to process audio efficiently. Audiologists have noticed an increase in hearing issues triggered … Read more
Nvidia’s RTX 50 series supply woes are expected to improve in just one month as the company ramps up production. Renowned leaker MEGAsizeGPU claims that demand for data center GB200 chips has fallen short of Nvidia’s projections, leading to excess yields from TSMC being repurposed for consumer-grade GB202 chips used in the RTX 50 series. … Read more
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has expressed support for pausing interest rate cuts unless inflation stabilizes. According to recent economic data, Waller believes it is wise to maintain current monetary policy. However, if the current wintertime slowdown in inflation proves temporary, further policy easing may be necessary. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-17/fed-s-waller-favors-pausing-rate-cuts-until-inflation-bump-fades