The US dollar sank to its lowest in several months as jobs data showed a slower-than-expected increase, while Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank was in no rush to cut rates. The report, which suggested the labor market had slowed, priced in 78 basis points of rate cuts this year, or about … Read more
A shooting incident at an unoccupied Tesla dealership in Tigard, Oregon, has resulted in significant damage to the property. According to police, the unidentified suspect or suspects fired multiple shots early Thursday morning, shattering showroom windows and damaging other vehicles. The total cost of damages is estimated to be “tens of thousands” of dollars. The … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday evening after prosecutors decided not to appeal the cancellation of his arrest order by a district court. The president, who had been impeached, was seen waving to his supporters before heading into a car that took him to his central Seoul residence. Source: … Read more
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired veteran forward Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward prospect Calum Ritchie, and future draft picks. Nelson, a 33-year-old center with a strong scoring record, has been a key contributor to the Islanders’ offense in recent seasons. Nelson’s 43 points in 61 games … Read more
The Trump administration is prioritizing bitcoin as part of its overall cryptocurrency strategy, according to a senior White House official. The plan involves creating a strategic bitcoin reserve, which does not necessarily require taxpayer funding. However, not everyone in the crypto industry is supportive of this idea. President Trump recently sparked a $300 billion cryptocurrency … Read more
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is set to miss at least two weeks due to a severe right ankle sprain suffered in Thursday’s overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury occurred when Brunson rolled his ankle on a foul by Austin Reaves, and he remained in the game despite being in clear … Read more
Actor Kieran Culkin joked about having more kids with his wife during his acceptance speech at the Oscars, sparking a mixed reaction from audiences and viewers at home. The couple had reportedly made a private joke about this in 2022, where they agreed that if Culkin won an Oscar, he would get four children. Culkin’s … Read more
Violence has flared in Syria for two days, claiming over 1,000 lives. The conflict began with clashes between government forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad, followed by revenge killings targeting members of Assad’s minority Alawite sect. According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 745 civilians were killed in shootings … Read more
A recent case of measles in an unvaccinated person in New Mexico has prompted a health investigation, according to state officials. The individual, from Lea County, had not sought medical care and the cause of death is currently under investigation. New Mexico has reported 10 cases of measles since the outbreak began, all located within … Read more
Lenovo’s Research Triangle Park (RTP) labs are working to address the cooling challenges of data centers, where energy demands have surged with the growth of artificial intelligence (AI). The company faces a complex problem: with increasing computing power comes more heat, and traditional air-cooling methods are becoming less efficient. To combat this, Lenovo is exploring … Read more