Flu activity remains at elevated levels in the US but is starting to subside. According to CDC data, visits to doctors’ offices for flu-like illness dropped to 6.8% from 7.7%. The season has been classified as a high severity season overall and for all age groups, marking only the second such season since 2017-2018. Emergency … Read more
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings on Saturday, along with the annual shareholder letter that provides insight into investments and economic commentary. Investors will be eager to learn how the company plans to deploy its record cash pile of $325 billion. Buffett’s portfolio decisions have been in focus recently, particularly … Read more
Pope Francis has been hospitalized battling a complex respiratory infection that includes pneumonia in both lungs, bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, and chronic bronchitis. His medical team says he’s not out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening. The 88-year-old pontiff is receiving oxygen supplements when needed and responding to drug therapy. According to Dr. … Read more
The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced plans to shut down all electric vehicle chargers nationwide, describing them as “not mission critical.” The agency manages buildings owned by the federal government and operates several hundred EV chargers across the country. According to an internal email, the decision was made in alignment with the current administration’s … Read more
Microsoft has made significant strides in quantum computing with its “topoconductor” chip, a new type of matter that can form the core of Majorana 1, its new quantum chip. According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, this breakthrough could lead to creating a truly meaningful quantum computer within years, rather than decades. The topoconductor, or topological … Read more
Michigan men’s basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the school, solidifying his position at the helm of the program. The agreement effectively removes May from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana, which had been expected to be one of its top targets to replace Mike Woodson. May, a former … Read more
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Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are no longer in short supply, US regulators announced. The decision is expected to limit access to cheaper copies of the popular medications. Novo can now meet demand nationwide, indicating a stable supply and confidence from the company. This move puts Novo in a stronger position … Read more
Bybit, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has faced its largest hack in history, with hackers stealing approximately 401,347 Ethereum (ETH), valued at over $1.4 billion. The breach occurred on February 21, 2025, during a routine transfer from Bybit’s cold wallet to its warm wallet. The attackers employed sophisticated methods, including phishing techniques and social engineering, to … Read more
Celsius Holdings, a beverage maker, saw its shares surge by 27% on Friday after reporting record full-year revenue and announcing the acquisition of rival energy drink brand Alani Nutrition for $1.65 billion. The company’s fourth-quarter revenue reached a record $332.2 million, beating analyst expectations of $326 million. Adjusted earnings per share also topped forecasts at … Read more