Two dairy workers in Michigan may have transmitted bird flu to their pet cats last May, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The findings suggest that infected farmworkers could be bringing the virus home to their cats through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. A single … Read more
Lewis Hamilton is ready for the challenge of his career as he takes on the prestigious role at Ferrari. The seven-time world champion will look to end a 16-year drought without a team title, which was last won by Michael Schumacher in 2004. Hamilton believes that stepping out of his comfort zone and adapting to … Read more
Japan’s inflation surged to its fastest pace since June 2023, driven mainly by rising food prices. The country’s key consumer price gauge rose 3.2% year-over-year in January, exceeding expectations. Processed food costs, particularly rice, saw a record jump of 70.9%. This acceleration keeps the Bank of Japan on track to hike interest rates further, as … Read more
NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang has addressed concerns about the company’s stock performance following the emergence of DeepSeek, an open-source reasoning model. Despite the initial 17% drop in stock price on January 27th, NVIDIA’s shares have since recovered most of their losses. Huang explained that investors’ perception of DeepSeek was misguided, citing a “mental model” that … Read more
Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, has gone viral on social media for sharing that she learned about six of her half-siblings through the internet. The 30-year-old trans woman revealed this on TikTok and Threads, claiming she had previously found out about other potential siblings on Reddit. Vivian is one of Musk’s children with his … Read more
US-based bank Citigroup has joined other major corporations in pulling back on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within its hiring process. In a memo, CEO Jane Fraser announced that the bank will no longer require a diverse pool of applicants for job interviews except as required by local law. The decision comes amid a … Read more
The European Space Agency has significantly lowered the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032, from a potential collision course earlier this week. According to recent observations, the probability of impact has decreased to just 0.16 percent. Initially identified on December 27th, 2024, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), initial calculations … Read more
Amazon’s takeover of the James Bond franchise has sparked debate over who should play the iconic role next. In a tweet, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos asked fans for suggestions, and the response was overwhelmingly in favor of Henry Cavill. The Superman and Witcher actor has long been a fan favorite to take on the role … Read more
A growing trend of muscle-building dietary supplements among adolescents and young adults has sparked concerns about their potential link to muscle dysmorphia, a mental health condition where individuals obsess over their muscularity. A recent study conducted at the University of Toronto found that 55-80% of adolescent boys and men use whey protein powders, compared to … Read more
Canadian musician Grimes has expressed concern over her son X Æ A-Xii’s health, pleading with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to prioritize his well-being. In a series of now-deleted posts on the social media platform X, Grimes wrote that if her child doesn’t receive immediate attention, he will suffer from lifelong impairment. Grimes’ posts came amid … Read more