Iconic surf shop brands Billabong, Quiksilver, and Volcom are closing over 100 stores in the US due to bankruptcy. The company Liberated Brands blames fast-fashion competition and a “volatile global economy” for its financial struggles. However, Authentic Brands, which owns these brands, plans to revive them by shifting focus to specialty stores, department stores, and … Read more
A team of astronomers has spotted a massive radio jet streaming from a quasar, a bright object dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe. The jet is estimated to be at least 200,000 light-years across and is twice as wide as our Milky Way galaxy. The discovery was made possible by … Read more
Researchers at the University of Toronto and Caltech have created a new ultra-light yet incredibly strong material using artificial intelligence (AI). The material boasts the strength of carbon steel while being as light as styrofoam. For years, materials engineers relied on trial and error to optimize strength, weight, and durability. But AI is changing the … Read more
Samsung has unveiled its highly-anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra lineup, boasting improved internals that significantly enhance raw computational and graphical performance compared to the previous Galaxy S24 model. In a recent comparison test between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the gaming performance was put to the test in popular titles like … Read more
A 19-year-old boy, Carlos Javier Vega, was shot four times and killed by navy troopers during a checkpoint stop in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city. The incident has sparked widespread outrage over the government’s “mano dura” (iron fist) policy, which aims to combat organized crime. The government had labelled Vega and his cousin as “terrorists” who … Read more
Subaru introduced two new Forester models, a 2025 Hybrid and a 2026 Wilderness, at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. The Hybrid improves fuel economy by up to 40% compared to the non-hybrid model, while the Wilderness offers off-road-capable features and trim items. The 2025 Forester Hybrid is priced starting at $36,415 and has an estimated … Read more
Scientists have discovered the largest radio jet ever seen in the early universe, located at a distance of over 200,000 light-years from Earth. The detection was made using a combination of telescopes, including the international Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) Telescope and the Hobby Eberly Telescope. The radio jet is formed by the energy released as … Read more
Philip Morris International (PMI), the world’s largest cigarette maker, has forecast better-than-expected profit growth for 2025. The company’s fast-growing nicotine pouch brand ZYN is expected to see significant shipments in the US, with a predicted increase of 34% to 41%. This growth will be driven by smokers seeking alternative ways to get a nicotine buzz … Read more
Philip Morris International (PM) has seen a significant jump in stock prices following its Q4 2024 earnings report. The tobacco company beat analyst estimates for adjusted earnings per share and revenue, with $1.55 per share beating expectations of $1.50 and $9.7 billion surpassing the estimate of $9.44 billion. The strong performance was driven by growth … Read more
US farmers are taking steps to prepare for the worst, following the latest development in President Donald Trump’s trade war with Europe. The imposition of tariffs on European goods has sparked concerns about a potential economic downturn and its impact on agricultural exports. Farmers have been urged to diversify their markets and build relationships with … Read more