Five years ago, the world was bracing for a potential pandemic. But despite its severity, the stock market has shown remarkable resilience. A closer look at the lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis reveals valuable insights for investors. The key takeaway is that the stock market is not the economy. The S&P 500’s cumulative return … Read more
Russia has launched a cargo ship carrying supplies and equipment for the International Space Station, celebrating the centennial of cosmonaut Pavel Belyayev’s birth. The Progress MS-30 spacecraft was adorned with logos commemorating Belyayev’s historic spacewalk in 1965 and his upcoming 100th birthday. The launch took place on February 28 at 4:24 p.m. EST, and the … Read more
The annual Oscar nominees’ class photo has been revealed, showcasing a sea of A-list celebrities and some notable absences. Team Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande stole the show with their colourful outfits, while fellow acting nominee Zoe Saldaña is tipped to win Best Supporting Actress. In contrast, Best Supporting Actor frontrunner Kieran Culkin … Read more
Bird flu is spreading rapidly across the US, posing a significant risk to backyard chickens, house cats, and even humans. With the latest data showing the virus in Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and wild birds, pet owners are taking precautions to ensure their safety. Gary Daly, a local chicken owner, is worried about the spread of … Read more
A conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has led to over 500 mpox patients fleeing clinics due to rebel looting. The patients risk spreading the highly contagious disease, which is suspected to have killed 900 people in the country last year. The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of two cities, Goma and Bukavu, … Read more
Microsoft has launched Azure AI Foundry Labs, a platform that brings together cutting-edge research and real-world applications to enable developers, startups, and enterprises to explore new possibilities in artificial intelligence. The new platform unites Microsoft’s research with industry expertise to provide a single access point for developers to experiment with new models, frameworks, and projects. … Read more
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang stated that reasoning models require 100 times more computing resources than traditional models. This comes amid increased competition in inference computing, with analysts noting that competitors are targeting this market. The demand for high-performance chips is expected to grow, driven by the increasing complexity of AI models. Huang praised DeepSeek’s open-source … Read more
A feral cat from Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has tested positive for the highly contagious H5 avian flu virus, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The cat exhibited severe disease symptoms, including neurological issues, before being humanely euthanized. A second H5 infection was also detected in an … Read more
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will undergo an MRI after experiencing shoulder tightness during a bullpen session on Friday. Manager Aaron Boone expressed concerns that the injury may cost Gil some time, projecting him as part of a rotation with Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt. Meanwhile, JT Brubaker is expected to rejoin … Read more
Apple’s latest budget phone, the iPhone 16E, has been released with a slew of new features and capabilities. Three years have passed since the third-generation iPhone SE, and despite the longer development cycle, the price has increased significantly. Here’s how the iPhone 16E compares to its predecessor. The main differences between the two phones are … Read more