The S&P 500 index surpassed the 6,000-point mark on Friday, driven by optimism over strong corporate earnings and economic data. This marks a significant rally for stocks, with the benchmark index breaking out from a pennant pattern last week. The relative strength index confirms bullish momentum. Key levels to watch include overhead areas around 6,100 … Read more
Wildfires are burning across Canada, bringing with them thick haze and smoke that can exacerbate respiratory issues like bronchitis and asthma. However, the impact of wildfire smoke goes beyond our lungs. Exposure to fine particulate matter in wildfire smoke has been linked to increased risk of stroke, dementia, and flare-ups in neurological diseases such as … Read more
The Bitcoin network has reached a record low for its seven-day moving average of transactions, falling to approximately 317,000 on Friday, the lowest level since October 2023. Despite this decline, Bitcoin prices remain near all-time highs. A recent transaction processed by Mempool founder Mononaut at an ultra-low fee of 0.1 sat/vB through Marathon Digital’s Slipstream … Read more
A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has been detected in Washington state. According to the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data website, a sample taken at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on May 15 showed the presence of this variant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported low concern over the possibility that this variant … Read more
Warner Bros Discovery is planning to split its operations into two separate companies, one focused on high-potential streaming and studios, the other on declining global networks. The move aims to simplify the company’s structure and make it more competitive in a rapidly changing media landscape. CEO David Zaslav will run the new streaming and studios … Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery, the media giant, plans to split into two public companies next year. The move will separate its movie properties and streaming service HBO Max from its global networks business, including CNN, TNT Sports, and Discovery. CEO David Zaslav will lead the new streaming and studios company, while current CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will … Read more
Walmart Inc.’s credit cards are set to be issued by Synchrony Financial once again, following a deal with financial technology firm OnePay. The partnership will see co-branded and private-label cards made available in the US later this year. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-09/walmart-credit-cards-return-to-synchrony-after-pact-with-fintech
The No. 8 seed Beavers rallied for a 14-10 victory over top-seeded Florida State on Sunday night, advancing to the Men’s College World Series for the eighth time in program history. Trent Caraway’s grand slam and Gavin Turley’s two-run home run helped seal the win. Oregon State (47-14-1) took an early lead after Max Williams … Read more
Recent advancements in language models have led to the development of Large Reasoning Models (LRMs), which can generate detailed thinking processes before providing answers. However, their true capabilities, scalability, and limitations are still unclear. Existing evaluations focus on benchmark tests that emphasize final answer accuracy but often overlook the reasoning traces’ structure and quality. To … Read more
A historic U.S. District Court ruling has granted final approval to the House v. NCAA settlement, marking a new era for college athletics. The decision promises greater stability, fairness, and opportunity for student-athletes. The newly formed College Sports Commission will oversee compliance and support institutions through this transition. Key components of the new model include … Read more