Asteroid Impact Risk Declines to 0.28%

A team of University of Hawaii astronomers has provided updated information on the asteroid 2024 YR4, initially flagged as a potential threat to Earth. The latest calculations indicate that the probability of impact has decreased significantly, from 3% in December to 0.28% as of February 19. The discovery was made using telescopes at Maunakea Observatory, … Read more

Warren Buffett’s Cash Stash Grows Amid Stock Sales

Warren Buffett’s annual letter has deepened the mystery over his defensive stance as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Despite selling more stocks in the latest quarter and accumulating a record cash pile of $334 billion, Buffett failed to explain why he was reducing his equity holdings. In his 2024 annual letter, released on Saturday, Buffett said … Read more

Celsius Holdings’ Q4 Results Show Signs of Rebound Amid Acquisition News

Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) recently reported its Q4 results, revealing earnings of $0.14 per share on sales of $332 million, beating consensus estimates. The company also announced plans to acquire Alani Nu, a wellness brand with energy drinks and other lifestyle products, in a $1.65 billion deal. The acquisition is valued at 2.8x revenue multiple … Read more

Celsius Holdings Soars 29% on $1.8 Billion Alani Nu Acquisition Deal

Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH) shares surged 29% in Friday’s session, driven by a major announcement on Thursday afternoon. The company revealed plans to acquire wellness drinks brand Alani Nu for a whopping $1.8 billion, with the deal expected to close by 2Q25. To fund the acquisition, Celsius will draw from a mix of cash and stock. … Read more

Apple Vision Pro Gets AI-Powered Features, But Still Misses The Mark

Apple’s futuristic Vision Pro headset turned one year old, but many expected more features by now. The latest update, VisionOS 2.4, addresses some missing features, including Apple Intelligence and a remote-viewing Guest Mode. However, it falls short in other areas, such as Visual Intelligence. The new OS update includes familiar AI tools like text and … Read more

Global Solidarity Marches for Ukraine Ahead of Invasion Anniversary

Supporters worldwide are gathering in solidarity with Ukraine as it approaches its third-year anniversary since Russia’s full-scale invasion. The events coincide with protests against US President Donald Trump’s verbal attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his blamed role in the war. A march is scheduled for Saturday in Washington DC, from 1:30 pm to … Read more

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Nursing Home Shakes Recalled

A nationwide recall has been issued for cartons of frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and other institutions due to a listeria outbreak linked to 11 deaths. The affected products, labeled under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial, were sold to institutional customers, including hospitals and long-term care facilities. According to the Centers for … Read more

New Bat Coronavirus Discovered in China Sparks Global Concerns

A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus called ‘HKU5-Cov-2’ that has the potential to infect humans, according to reports. The virus binds to the same receptor as SARS-CoV-2, the deadly virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic. The discovery was led by Shi Zhengli, known as “Batwoman” for her extensive research on … Read more

Crypto Market Plunges After Bybit Hack

A Giant Hack in Crypto Leaves Investors Reeling Hours after Coinbase announced a deal with U.S. regulators to drop a lawsuit, another major cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, reported a potentially record-setting theft of nearly $1.5 billion. The hack came just hours after the crypto market experienced a brief surge of optimism due to the announcement. However, … Read more