Swedish fintech firm Klarna has announced a significant revenue jump of 24% in 2024, driven by its “buy now, pay later” model. The company’s valuation has soared from $5.5 billion to $46.5 billion over two years, fueled by three funding rounds. Klarna’s revenue grew to $2.81 billion in 2024, surpassing $2.28 billion in the previous … Read more
Gold prices have nearly doubled in the past five years, crossing the $3,000-an-ounce threshold for the first time ever. This significant move may signal a structural shift in the sector that could drive long-term strength. According to Alex Ebkarian, chief operating officer and co-founder of Allegiance Gold, the gold market is revealing deeper structural issues … Read more
Oscar Piastri has emerged as the top performer in final practice for McLaren at the Australian Grand Prix, outpacing Lewis Hamilton by over half a second. Piastri’s team-mate Lando Norris was also impressive, but could not capitalize on his pace with a mistake in the final sector of his lap. The top teams, including Ferrari … Read more
A sixth child in Michigan has died due to flu-related complications, according to the state’s health department. The death was confirmed by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. Influenza activity remains high across Michigan, with over 10,000 flu-related visits reported in the week ending March 1. To combat the spread of the virus, experts recommend … Read more
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The sixth mass extinction event poses a significant threat to human survival, prompting researchers to study past comparable crises for insights into land refugia. A new discovery in the South Taodonggou section of Xinjiang, China, sheds light on this topic. Paleontologists investigated plant and tetrapod fossils, revealing vibrant regional gymnospermous forests and fern fields that … Read more
Growing concerns about a potential US recession this year have led experts to reassure American homeowners that their properties’ values will not crash. A new report by Redfin suggests that most homeowners sitting on low mortgages and high-value properties are unlikely to be forced to sell, even in the face of an economic downturn. According … Read more
Firefly Aerospace’s private lunar lander, Blue Ghost, has sent back stunning images of the recent total lunar eclipse from its perch on the moon. The photos show Earth blocking the sun during the eclipse at around 4:30 a.m. EDT (0830 GMT) on March 14, forming a bright ring of light in the dark lunar skies. … Read more
Health officials are warning of possible measles exposure at Washington Dulles International Airport in Maryland after a resident landed there on March 5, potentially infecting others who were in the terminal A area between 4-9 pm. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported cases in multiple states bordering West Virginia. Symptoms may … Read more
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected a new encryption algorithm called HQC as a backup defense against potential threats from quantum computers. This move is part of NIST’s efforts to provide a secure framework for protecting sensitive electronic information, including internet traffic, medical records, and corporate secrets. Currently, the recommended standard … Read more