Centenarians, who were once considered rare, have become commonplace. The world’s population of centenarians is growing rapidly, with numbers doubling every ten years since the 1970s. Scientists are now interested in understanding what determines a long and healthy life. A recent study published in GeroScience has found some common biomarkers, including levels of cholesterol and … Read more
A report from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes suggests that Apple may launch a new, affordable MacBook powered by the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip later this year for $600-$700. This would mark a significant step in Apple’s efforts to break into the affordable computing space. The laptop is said to be smaller than other models, with a … Read more
As the US economy continues to face challenges due to trade policy shifts, small businesses are feeling the pinch. With over 97% of US importers being small businesses, they’re often left to navigate uncertainty on their own, without access to large teams of analysts to inform their decision-making. The Trump administration’s unpredictable approach to trade … Read more
The 2025 Pokémon World Championships are just around the corner, with exciting gifts for participants. From special in-game items to rare cards, fans can tune in to the livestreams on Twitch or YouTube to receive exclusive goodies. The 2025 Worlds will feature a Mystery Gift password that allows players to obtain Luca Ceribelli’s Farigiraf in … Read more
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has emerged from his week-long gear-free period, attending the team’s exhibition game against the New York Giants. However, despite warming up with the first-team offense, Cook refused to play, citing a need for a new contract. Coach Sean McDermott stated that he and general manager Brandon Beane had discussed … Read more
AMC Entertainment reported strong quarterly results, narrowing its loss from $32.8 million to just $4.7 million. The company saw a 26% increase in attendance during the period, with on an adjusted basis breaking even. Revenue surged 35%, exceeding Wall Street estimates. Shares gained 3% after the earnings report, reaching as high as 11% intraday. CEO … Read more
A devastating wildfire sweeping through southern France has been brought under control but will continue to burn for several days, authorities said. The massive fire, which has burned over 17,000 hectares, is the largest in France since 1949 and has claimed one life and injured 13 people. Deployed firefighters and personnel are working tirelessly to … Read more
The Intel 386 CPU, a relic of the late-1980s, may seem like an outdated component today, but its engineering is still fascinating. Ken Shirriff used a CT scanner to explore the intricate pin mapping, hidden power planes, and other intricacies of this classic CPU without touching it. The scan produced hundreds of X-ray slices, which … Read more
Apple has released the sixth developer beta version of iOS 26, a redesigned version of its iPhone software that is expected to launch next month. The update promises to deliver a stunning new design, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, and exciting updates to CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet. Previous beta versions have introduced various design … Read more
For the first time in over a decade, US housing prices are expected to decline, according to Zillow’s Home Value Index. This year, the index forecasts a 0.8% drop by the end of 2025, marking the first annual decrease since 2011. Zillow senior economist Orphe Divounguy sees this as a buyer’s market. High mortgage rates … Read more