Bluebird Bio, facing bankruptcy, has agreed to sell itself to investment firms Carlyle and SK Capital for less than $30 million. The deal will allow the company to avoid financial ruin. Shareholders can expect to receive $3 per share initially, with an additional potential gain of $6.87 per share if the company’s gene therapies become … Read more
Japan’s core consumer inflation rose to a 19-month high in January, exceeding market forecasts and fueling speculation that the Bank of Japan will continue raising interest rates. The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 3.2% year-over-year, its fastest pace since March 2022. The data also showed a sharp rise in the index excluding fresh … Read more
OpenAI is reportedly working on its next AI model, GPT-4.5, which could be released as early as next week. This new model aims to bring about significant improvements in reasoning capabilities, potentially marking a step towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). However, experts remain skeptical about the true impact of these advancements. Microsoft plans to … Read more
Amazon is set to discontinue its ebook download feature via USB on February 26, 2025. This means users will no longer be able to transfer ebooks from their computer to their Kindle devices using this method. However, there are still ways to save your books before the deadline. Users can download their titles to their … Read more
In Katmai National Park, Alaska, lies a perfectly round crater that has left scientists baffled for decades. The Savonoski Crater, measuring 1,600 feet in diameter and 360 feet deep, is half-filled with water from rainfall and snowmelt. While its origin remains unknown, researchers have proposed two theories: a meteorite impact or a volcanic maar. Impact … Read more
US women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes expressed pride over Catarina Macario’s return to form, with the Chelsea forward scoring her first goal for the USWNT in a 2-0 win over Colombia at the SheBelieves Cup. The match saw Macario score in the 33rd minute and play heavily throughout the game. Hayes had previously … Read more
The conversation around ultra-processed foods has gained momentum in recent years, with the NOVA classification system being widely used to decode modern food production complexities. However, Dr. Matt Teegarden and Dr. Susanne Bügel argue that this system is oversimplified, failing to account for nuances in nutrition, formulation, and processing methods. The NOVA system categorizes foods … Read more
Narcissists often face criticism and a lack of sympathy from others. Recent comments suggest that people believe their behavior is the main reason for this lack of empathy. Some even mention Donald Trump as an example of narcissistic personality traits in action. The reasons behind this skepticism vary, but one thing is certain – narcissists’ … Read more
Walmart is warning of slower sales growth for 2025, as consumers grow increasingly frustrated with inflation and concerned about President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The forecast sent the company’s stock tumbling by 6% during early trading. Despite its strong business, Walmart expects to see a slowdown in sales and profit growth this year, with projections of … Read more
Comedian Steve Martin pokes fun at the COVID-19 outbreak after his recent 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live (SNL). The actor, who hosted the show’s opening monologue on Sunday, shared a photo of himself and costar Martin Short getting together with friend Maya Rudolph. In the caption, he joked about the “SNL 50th Covid … Read more