Palantir Technologies’ PLTR stock surged +20% in Wednesday’s trading session, outperforming the market and drawing attention from Wall Street. The company reported strong Q4 results, with sales spiking 36% year-over-year to $827.52 million. The AI platform’s demand is high, driving PLTR price to over $100, a gain of +500% in the last year. Palantir’s U.S. … Read more
Climate change may lead to a significant decline in real estate values nationwide, with some areas facing as much as a 25% drop in home prices over the next 30 years. However, Wisconsin stands out as one of the least vulnerable states in the country against climate risks, positioning Madison as a top housing market … Read more
Golf superstar Tiger Woods has paid tribute to his mother Kultida Woods, who passed away on Tuesday. The legendary golfer shared a heartfelt message on X, describing her as “a force of nature all her own” and expressing his gratitude for her unwavering support throughout his career. Kultida, a native of Thailand, was often seen … Read more
A groundbreaking geological study has revealed that the Neotethys oceanic plate is tearing apart horizontally beneath the Zagros Mountains, sparking unprecedented changes to the region’s landscape. For millions of years, the Arabian and Eurasian plates have been colliding, forcing the Neotethys plate downward. Researchers discovered sediment accumulation in the area is greater than expected, suggesting … Read more
California homeowners are increasingly relying on State Farm insurance, with over 1 in 5 residents having the company as their provider. However, this growth comes at a cost to State Farm’s financial health. According to climate and energy expert Michael Wara at Stanford University, State Farm is struggling financially due to its efforts to maintain … Read more
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee injury that cost him his entire rookie season. A second procedure in November, which was a biologic injection to address swelling, did not pose any concerns and instead allowed McCarthy to clean up any remaining issues. McCarthy’s recovery has … Read more
PepsiCo is adapting its business strategy to respond to growing concerns about obesity and health, with a focus on healthier snack options. Despite being studied for potential negative impacts on weight loss, the beverage giant sees opportunities in reducing calorie-dense purchases. Researchers at Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business found that households using weight-loss medications … Read more
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the link between renal failure and Parkinson’s disease (PD) progression. A study published in Nature Neuroscience found that kidney dysfunction can cause the accumulation of alpha-synuclein, a protein associated with neurodegeneration, in the kidneys. This accumulation can lead to the spread of the protein to the brain, potentially … Read more
Climate scientist Prof James Hansen says the 2C target is “dead” due to significantly underestimated global heating. A new analysis by Hansen and colleagues concludes that recent cuts in sun-blocking shipping pollution have raised temperatures more than thought, and the sensitivity of the climate to increasing fossil fuel emissions are also greater than assumed. The … Read more
The average price of a dozen large, Grade A eggs has jumped 65 percent in 2024, with the US Department of Agriculture predicting prices will rise another 20 percent this year. The bird flu outbreak that started in 2022 is largely to blame for these high prices. According to livestock economist David Anderson at Texas … Read more