The US women’s swimming team ended the world championships on a high note, setting a new world record in the 4×100 medley relay. The team swam a time of 3 minutes and 49.34 seconds, breaking their own previous mark of 3:49.63. Regan Smith, Kate Douglas, Gretchen Walsh, and Torri Huske made up the winning team, … Read more
A recent study has found that taking at least 7,000 steps per day may significantly improve eight major health outcomes, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, and depressive symptoms. Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 57 studies on the relationship between daily step count and health outcomes among adults. The findings suggest … Read more
A new method has been developed by researchers at Kyoto University to calculate the vibrations of black holes. These “ringing sounds” are produced when a black hole is disturbed, creating ripples in space-time that produce detectable gravitational waves. However, precisely calculating these vibrations through theoretical methods has proven challenging. To overcome this challenge, the team … Read more
The US economy’s divide is widening as top tech groups and banks post record earnings gains despite Donald Trump’s tariffs, while consumer-facing companies struggle with rising costs. The biggest banks and tech firms have shrugged off the impact of the president’s trade war to deliver huge profits. In contrast, almost two-thirds of S&P 500 companies … Read more
The Cleveland Browns are conducting an unprecedented four-way quarterback battle, featuring Deshaun Watson, Collin Morikawa, Gary Joseph, and Desiron McCants. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has warned against reading too much into the initial depth chart, promising a fluid rotation. After one week of training camp, the competition is intensifying, with each player seeking to prove … Read more
In a rare move, two Federal Reserve governors, Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, dissented from the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to hold interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting. The dissent marked the first time in over 30 years that multiple Fed governors opposed a rate-cutting decision. Bowman and Waller argued that the … Read more
Tech giants Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon have reported a surge in AI spending and plans to increase it further, exceeding analyst expectations. The boost in stocks for Meta and Microsoft, in particular, was significant, with the latter becoming the second company to hit $4 trillion market valuation. Meta’s ad revenue, driven by its deployment … Read more
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A new smartphone app helps measure walking cadence more accurately than typical devices, and research found that older adults who upped their walking pace by just 14 steps per minute significantly improved their physical abilities. By shifting from a casual stroll to a brisker walk, older adults can stay active, independent, and energized in daily … Read more
Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone 17 series next month, with a possible release date in early September 2025. A new report from Cnet suggests that the announcement could take place on either Tuesday, Sept. 9 or Wednesday, Sept. 3. Historically, Apple has made public announcements on the first Tuesday of September after … Read more