Oil prices surged above $64.50 on Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading at $64.60, as Saudi Arabia is expected to raise its August crude oil prices for Asian buyers to the highest in four months. The move comes amid a mix of factors, including tensions in the Middle East and improved market sentiment following … Read more
New York City’s congestion pricing tolling program turned six months old on Saturday, with Governor Kathy Hochul boasting about its success. According to data from her office, traffic in the city has decreased by 11% since the program began, with 67,000 fewer vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone daily. Compared to last year, over 10 … Read more
Ian Machado Garry is still eager to face Belal Muhammad, but it seems like the fight won’t happen when he wants it. Following his recent callout on social media, Garry expressed frustration with Muhammad’s refusal to face him directly. Garry was last seen backing up Belal Muhammad during a recent bout against Jack Della Maddalena, … Read more
New York City’s congestion pricing program, which began on January 5, is showing positive results six months into its implementation. Governor Kathy Hochul said that the program has made life in New York better by reducing traffic, increasing business and revenue, and improving public transportation. The MTA reports that the program has generated over $219 … Read more
China’s increasing mining acquisitions in Africa and the Middle East have raised concerns among investors, policymakers, and environmental groups. The country aims to secure control over critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, which are essential for the green revolution. China has doubled down on securing raw material supply chains through aggressive mergers … Read more
By Ann Skeet and Adina Ardelean, Experts Weigh In On Trump’s Trade Policy. Tariff policies under the Trump administration have sparked debate about their fairness and impact on American households. Critics argue that these tariffs are regressive taxes, favoring wealthy individuals over lower-income families. Experts from Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics suggest … Read more
Researchers at the University of Sydney have made another breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease. After years of research, they successfully targeted the SOD1 protein with a drug treatment in mice, showing a “dramatic” improvement in motor skills. The next challenge is to develop a safe and effective treatment for humans, paving the way for a … Read more
In a significant leap forward for sustainable energy, scientists at the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator in Germany have made record-breaking advancements in nuclear fusion. This innovative approach holds promise for harnessing near-limitless power while minimizing environmental impact. By mimicking the reactions that power the sun, researchers are getting closer to developing a clean and abundant energy … Read more
A recent visit to Videocardz.com revealed concerns over the website’s security. When users access the site, they are prompted with a verification process that requires enabling JavaScript and cookies to proceed. This is due to security measures implemented by Cloudflare, a performance and security provider. The warning is likely in place to safeguard user data … Read more
One month with the Switch 2 has already led to an exciting batch of eShop games. In this month’s eShop Selects, we’re shining the spotlight on some of the best digital-only titles available for both the original Switch and the new console. We’ve got a strong lineup of games, and after reviewing them all, our … Read more