A recent study found that even small amounts of booze can increase your risk of dementia, contradicting previous research that suggested light-to-moderate drinking may protect against cognitive decline. The 559,559 adult participants in the UK and US who were part of the study showed a U-shaped graph with non-drinkers and heavy drinkers at the highest … Read more
US-based semiconductor maker Micron Technology Inc. saw its stock rise 41% over the past month, beating analyst expectations. The company’s second-quarter earnings report showed a stronger-than-expected outlook, driven by growing demand for memory chips in the AI industry. With shares rising another 0.4% after hours, investors are optimistic about the future of the memory-chip market … Read more
US President Donald Trump has shifted his stance on the conflict in Ukraine, saying that NATO allies should shoot down Russian aircraft encroaching on their airspace and that Ukraine can win back its lost land with European Union support. This comes after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly. Trump’s … Read more
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected President Trump’s claims that London wants to adopt Sharia law, calling them “bigoted.” The president made the comments during his address to world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly, stating that London had “changed” under Khan’s leadership and was now seeking to adopt Islamic laws. However, there is no … Read more
US President Donald Trump has canceled a meeting with top Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, citing the inability of any productive discussion. The cancellation comes despite growing concerns of a potential government shutdown due to the lack of health care funding talks. The US is at risk of a federal government closure as … Read more
The bitcoin treasury boom is slowing down, with one in four public BTC treasury companies trading at market caps below the value of their holdings. According to K33, 25% of these firms now have lower premiums, reducing their ability to buy more bitcoin. This trend is causing corporate bitcoin acquisitions to fade, and overall flows … Read more
Pfizer, a major pharmaceutical company, is facing challenges with its weight-loss drug. The market for weight loss medications is highly competitive, and Pfizer’s product is struggling to stand out. This crowded market may impact the success of Pfizer’s weight-loss drug, making it harder for it to gain traction. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/c161021c-e914-4309-a798-49931069133f
Generative AI is changing the way work gets done, but some jobs are more affected than others. Indeed, a job-listings platform, created an index to track these changes. The GenAI Skill Transformation Index assesses 2,900 skills and how much AI can change them. According to the study, most jobs will be transformed by AI, with … Read more
Cube 2: Hypercube is a disappointment that fails to evolve from its predecessor’s unique premise. Instead of expanding on the original’s physical death traps, it explores time and space with concepts like multiple copies, time dilation, and time travel. The result is a confusing, tension-free mess that lacks coherent rules. In contrast, the prequel Cube … Read more
Disney has announced new price increases for its streaming services, effective October 21. The standard ad-supported plan will cost $11.99 per month, a $2 rise from the current rate. The premium no-ads option will now be $18.99 per month or $189.99 annually. Other bundles, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN options, will see price hikes of … Read more