The US is experiencing its worst flu season in more than a decade, with experts warning that flu-related deaths may triple from last year if cases remain high. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu infections have reached their highest level since 2010-2011, when the swine flu swept across … Read more
AOL, part of Yahoo’s family of brands, informs users about the company’s use of cookies and personal data for targeted advertising. Upon visiting the site, a prompt appears offering two options: ‘Reject all’ to block cookie usage and partner tracking or ‘Manage privacy settings’ to customize choices. Users can withdraw consent at any time by … Read more
NVIDIA has re-launched its “Verified Priority Access” program for the RTX Blackwell GPUs, aiming to distribute Founders Edition models to loyal Team Green customers at MSRP. The program’s sole purpose is to reward loyal fans with exclusive access to consumer GPUs. To participate, users must create an NVIDIA Account on or before January 30th, 2025, … Read more
Comedian and View cohost Joy Behar explained why conservatives are upset about the return of Tom Hanks’ MAGA-hat-wearing character on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. The character, Doug, first appeared in 2016 and was played by Kenan Thompson. Behar said she understands right-wing Americans who were offended by the recent revival of Doug, which … Read more
MacKenzie Scott, one of the richest people in the world, has given away over $19 billion to more than 2,000 organizations since her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. A new three-year study by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) finds that this large-scale charity work has been “transformational” for nonprofits and other organizations that … Read more
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed dynamic flares of light near Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The constant display includes seconds-long short flashes and longer, blindingly bright flares on a daily basis. The longest, most detailed look researchers have made around the black … Read more
A study by researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden analyzed data on trihalomethanes (THMs), chemicals linked to cancer, in drinking water across North America, Taiwan, and Europe. The results show that levels of THMs are dangerously high in all 50 US states, with a significant increase in bladder and colorectal cancer risks. Researchers found … Read more
Turkey has increased its egg exports to the US, taking advantage of a surge in demand amid a bird flu outbreak that has affected the country’s poultry industry. The export move is facilitated by the Egg Producers Central Union (YUM) and aims to boost Turkey’s agricultural sector. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss after the All-Star break, falling to the Charlotte Hornets 100-97. The team’s star players, LeBron James and Luka Dončić, struggled to find their rhythm in the highly anticipated matchup. Despite leading by as many as 13 points in the third quarter, the Lakers went without a field … Read more
SolarEdge Technologies Inc. saw its shares surge 28% in early trading on Wednesday, following a stronger-than-expected sales report that prompted investors to buy back shares they had previously sold short, known as a short-covering rally. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/solaredge-climbs-40-as-revenue-beat-prompts-short-covering