Researchers at the University of Arizona have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges our understanding of planet formation. A team led by Feng Long has found that planet-forming disks, also known as protoplanetary disks, can last significantly longer than previously thought – up to 30 million years. Most planetary nurseries are short-lived, typically lasting only … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles have rewarded running back Saquon Barkley with a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Barkley’s deal includes $36 million guaranteed at signing and carries an additional $15 million in incentives. The 28-year-old has had one of the best seasons ever by a running … Read more
Wild Coast Raw, a pet food company based in Olympia, Washington, has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of its frozen raw cat food due to an outbreak strain of H5 avian flu. The affected products, boneless free-range chicken formula, were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington. Six lots with December 25 best … Read more
The dollar plummeted to a three-month low amid growing concerns about global trade tensions triggered by the US-Canada-Mexico trade war. The move was sparked by US President Donald Trump’s vow of reciprocal tariffs in his first speech to Congress since taking office. Volatility gripped currency markets as investors fretted about the escalating tensions’ impact on … Read more
A portrait of Stanley Marcus, a longtime executive of Neiman Marcus, has been removed from its display at the company’s downtown flagship store in Dallas. The portrait was acquired by Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, after it purchased Neiman Marcus earlier this year. Richard Baker, Saks Global Executive Chairman, revealed that … Read more
The European Union has decided to end tax breaks for corporate cars powered by fossil fuels, promoting electric vehicles (EVs) instead. This move aims to reduce carbon emissions and support the EU’s green transition. In a significant shift, the EU will phase out incentives for companies using traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. As part of this change, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has proposed creating a strategic reserve of cryptocurrency, citing the potential for it to pay down the national debt. The plan was unveiled on social media Sunday and would involve investing in both lesser-known cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and Cardano, as well as more established coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Trump’s … Read more
AI companion Sesame has set a new benchmark in conversational AI, exceeding human-like conversations that leave users wondering if they’re speaking to an actual person. Unlike other popular voice assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini, Sesame’s speech is fluid, expressive, and unpredictable, mimicking the imperfections of human conversation. Sesame’s Conversational Speech Model (CSM) seamlessly blends text … Read more
Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic expressed their concern for Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving after he suffered a torn ACL during Monday’s game. The injury is expected to end Irving’s 2024-25 season, potentially impacting his future contract. Irving, who played alongside James on the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2015 to 2018 and … Read more
Okta (OKTA), a leading provider of digital identity solutions, has demonstrated growth stabilization and solid enterprise adoption in its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. The company’s stock surged on Monday evening after releasing its quarterly outlook, indicating confidence in its future prospects. Okta’s Q4 performance suggests that the digital identity market is maturing and … Read more