Day: March 21, 2025

The Trump administration has threatened to severely limit operations of the Social Security Administration due to a court ruling blocking activities of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. A temporary restraining order may affect millions of beneficiaries as they await payment, potentially causing delays in services and payments. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-20/social-security-says-doge-ruling-could-force-agency-to-shut-down

A new research study has provided scientists with valuable insights into the rate and magnitude of global sea level rise following the last ice age. The study, published in the scientific journal Nature, analyzed data from submerged peat layers in the North Sea to create a unique dataset for calculating sea level rise. The researchers … Read more

South Korean entertainment company Hybe has won a court battle to maintain control over K-pop group NewJeans, solidifying its management of the stars’ careers. The Seoul Central District Court ruled in Hybe’s favor on Friday, allowing the agency to remain NewJeans’ sole management entity. As a result, shares of Hybe surged 1.8% by mid-afternoon, following … Read more

Despite concerns that ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) are changing the search game, a recent study reveals that Google remains significantly ahead of its competitors. With over 14 billion searches per day in 2024, Google dominates the search market, far surpassing LLMs like ChatGPT with at most 37.5 million searches daily. The SparkToro/Datos … Read more

Michelle Zauner, author of bestselling memoir Crying in H Mart, has released her fourth album as Japanese Breakfast. The indie rock record features mid-tempo tracks with vintage organ sounds and a wistful Americana vibe. Produced by Blake Mills, the album boasts impressive instrumentation, including guest appearances from notable artists such as Jim Keltner and Jeff … Read more

Michelle Zauner, the lead singer of Japanese Breakfast, has found a sense of liberation with her fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (and Sad Women). Released in December 2023, the album marks a departure from her critically acclaimed third studio album Jubilee and memoir Crying in H Mart. Zauner’s new album is characterized by its melancholic … Read more

A user attempting to access a webpage has been blocked due to suspected automation tool use. This issue is often caused by: * Javascript being disabled or blocked by browser extensions, such as ad blockers * Browsers not supporting cookies * Inadequate settings allowing necessary scripts and data exchange between the website and the user’s … Read more

London’s Heathrow Airport has restarted flights after a fire at an electrical substation closed the airport on Friday. The incident, which occurred when firefighters were called to extinguish a blaze in west London, also caused a power outage affecting many homes and businesses. The airport said it was “safely able to restart flights” but advised … Read more

A growing number of women are taking on high-profile roles at family offices, with billionaires like Sergey Brin and Michael Dell appointing female chief investment officers. Despite a 29% representation rate for executive positions and 16% for CIO roles, women still face a significant gender gap in the industry. Four women who serve as CIOs … Read more

Spring has officially arrived, marking the start of a new season for the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. The vernal equinox, which falls on Thursday, brings the sun directly overhead at noon, illuminating both the north and south poles simultaneously. The equinox is a significant event that has been … Read more