Euro Close to Parity with Dollar Again

The euro has traded near parity with the US dollar only a few times since its introduction in 1999. In 2022, it reached this level due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparking an energy crisis and recession fears. Now, some analysts predict the euro could reach 1:1 ratio again this year. Market experts point to … Read more

Microsoft Halts “Official” Windows 11 Workaround for Older PCs

Microsoft has removed an official workaround for installing Windows 11 on older PCs from its support articles, despite the policy shift. The Registry trick, which allowed users to bypass hardware checks and install the OS on unsupported devices, is still available online through archived versions. When Windows 11 launched in 2021, Microsoft provided a method … Read more

Meme Coins Plummet Amid Trade War Fears

US President Donald Trump has signed long-threatened tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, sparking a trade war that has sent meme coins tumbling worldwide. The biggest meme coins, including dogecoin and Shiba Inu, have lost around 14% each, with others like Pudgy Penguins dropping 13%. Official Trump, Trump’s own meme coin, has fallen by 15% … Read more

Content Not Available in Your Region

A technical issue has prevented access to specific content for users in certain regions. This restriction is typically implemented by online platforms to comply with local laws and regulations, as well as to respect geo-targeting preferences. The decision to limit content availability is usually made by the platform’s administrators or content providers. This measure can … Read more

Why UPS Stock is a Compelling Bargain Amidst Market Turmoil

USPS -0.59% ▼ faced a 15% drop over the next 5 days following its Q4 earnings report, sparking concerns about its revenue and client volume. However, despite exceeding EPS expectations, the company’s revenue fell short due to the sale of Coyote Logistics and a disappointing reduction in business with Amazon. A closer look at UPS’s … Read more

NASA Discovers Volcanic Hotspot on Jupiter’s Moon Io

Io, a moon of Jupiter, is considered the most volcanic body in our solar system. A recent discovery by NASA using the Juno probe reveals a massive hotspot of volcanic activity in Io’s southern hemisphere, which produces enough energy to match six times the total output of all power plants on Earth. This finding is … Read more

Rory McIlroy Wins Big at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Rory McIlroy took home a significant chunk of the $20 million purse at the PGA Tour’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The Northern Irish golfer won the event with a payout of $3,600,000, pushing him closer to rival Tiger Woods’ career earnings on the tour. The top finishers in the 80-player field earned substantial amounts, with … Read more

OPEC Ditches US Energy Information Administration as Data Monitor

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has dropped the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) as its primary data monitor, marking a shift in the group’s approach to gathering and analyzing energy market data. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/e6bf6489-608a-4dc6-982c-df248835dd5b

Asteroid Samples Hold Clues to Origins of Life on Earth

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has returned samples from asteroid Bennu, a find that scientists say contains some of the chemical building blocks of life. The American spacecraft collected 122 grams of material in 2020 and sent it back to Earth in 2023. Researchers from around the world have been studying the samples, which may provide clues … Read more

Acronis’ Alex Ruslyakov Named CRN Channel Chief for Fourth Consecutive Year

Burlington, MA – February 3, 2025 – Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, today announced that Alex Ruslyakov has been recognized on the 2025 Channel Chiefs list by CRN. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Ruslyakov has achieved this recognition for his outstanding efforts leading Acronis’ global channel efforts. Acronis has … Read more