A new study by research firm First Street predicts that the climate crisis will erase $1.47 trillion in US home values by 2055, with areas like California and New Jersey facing the steepest impacts. The study found that 40% of property-value losses will be concentrated in “climate abandonment” communities, where population decline and rising insurance … Read more
A comprehensive study has found that mental health and wellbeing follow a daily pattern, with people generally feeling brighter in the morning and worse at midnight. The research, led by University College London, analyzed data from nearly 1 million survey responses from over 49,000 adults. The study discovered that happiness, life satisfaction, and feelings of … Read more
Australia has banned the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek from all government devices and systems due to security concerns. The ban does not apply to private citizens’ devices. DeepSeek’s chatbot was hailed as a breakthrough in January after matching the performance level of US rivals with significantly lower training costs. However, this raised concerns about … Read more
Cleveland Browns star pass rusher Myles Garrett’s trade request has added uncertainty to the team’s plans for the future. With a dire salary cap situation and concerns over his age and contract, the Browns are facing a tough decision on whether to keep him or trade him. The Browns believe Garrett is the NFL’s best … Read more
Snap Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, with revenue increasing 14% from last year to $1.56 billion. The company’s stock surged in extended trading. The company’s adjusted earnings per share were 16 cents, beating expectations of 14 cents. Revenue was also above projections at $1.55 billion expected. Global daily active users grew to 453 … Read more
A new 10% tariff on all Chinese goods took effect Tuesday, increasing the prices of a wide range of products in the US market. The tariffs apply to electronics, home supplies, car parts, and other goods imported from China. The US imported $427 billion worth of goods from China in 2023, with consumer electronics being … Read more
Emilia Pérez, the best actress Oscar nominee, was expected to attend several high-profile awards ceremonies in Los Angeles this week but will not be coming after a massive controversy surrounding her recent comments on social media. Pérez’s co-star Karla Sofía Gascón is facing backlash for posting tweets about the film she stars in without consulting … Read more
Netflix has distanced itself from Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón, who was nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars, following a series of viral posts about Muslims and George Floyd that sparked outrage. The streaming service will no longer communicate directly with Gascón or cover her expenses related to travel and styling for awards shows. … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new type of pain reliever, suzetrigine, after more than two decades. The drug is a 50-milligram prescription pill taken every 12 hours after a larger starter dose. It will be sold under the brand name Journavx. The approval of suzetrigine offers an opportunity to mitigate … Read more
NASA has paused work of several astrophysics and planetary science committees following President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders. The move comes as the space agency reviews its activities to ensure compliance with the new orders, which include rolling back previous administration’s decisions on climate change. The pause affects community-organized groups that provide feedback to NASA’s … Read more