DF CNBC’s Jim Cramer has praised bitcoin’s value, but emphasized that diversifying one’s portfolio is key. The cryptocurrency recently crossed the $100,000 threshold, reaching new heights as a pro-crypto president prepares to take office. Cramer, who has been a long-time supporter of bitcoin, said it’s an alternative to gold and can be used as a hedge … Read more
Romania’s far-right presidential frontrunner, Calin Georgescu, has promised to halt Ukrainian grain exports through Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta and end military aid to Kyiv if elected. Georgescu made the pledge in a Reuters interview ahead of Sunday’s run-off vote. If he wins, Romania could become isolated within NATO and EU, losing its key … Read more
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned that progress in artificial intelligence (AI) development will become increasingly challenging by 2025. Despite not believing a “wall” of limitations exists, he says the hill of innovation is steeper. Pichai stated that while Google is preparing to launch its next-generation AI models, he expects progress to slow down due … Read more
This December, get ready to witness breathtaking celestial events, including the “Evening Star” Venus, Jupiter at its brightest, and the spectacular Geminid meteor shower. Venus will be visible in the southwest after sunset, climbing higher each evening. On December 4th, it will shine alongside a slim crescent Moon, making for a great photo opportunity. Jupiter … Read more
Jamie Foxx is back from a recent health scare, and he’s returning to comedy with his new standup special “What Had Happened Was,” set to hit Netflix on December 10. The first trailer for the special shows Foxx triumphantly walking onto the stage after being hospitalized in April 2023 due to a medical complication. Foxx … Read more
The US has exempted some of China’s largest semiconductor companies, including its top DRAM producer, from recent export restrictions due to opposition from Japan, according to sources. This concession was reportedly made as part of the latest round of chip export controls, which aim to limit Chinese access to advanced technology used in the production … Read more
US equity futures remained unchanged ahead of the key November jobs report that may influence the Federal Reserve’s policy path. The dollar edged higher, putting it on track to rise for a ninth week in 10. Treasury yields rose and oil continued its decline. A surprise hot number could lead to a shift in market … Read more
Amy Adams shines in Marielle Heller’s “Nightbitch,” a film that delves into the complexities of motherhood, identity, and transformation. Based on Rachel Yoder’s 2021 novel, the movie follows Mother, a former art gallery job holder who becomes overwhelmed with childcare responsibilities, leading her to undergo a bizarre physical transformation. As Adams delivers a fearless performance, … Read more
The UK government has introduced new rules classifying crumpets, porridge oats, and other high-energy foods with low added nutrients as “junk food” under its nutrient profiling model. The system aims to tackle childhood obesity by banning ads for specified bad foods before 9pm. Nutritionist Rob Hobson argues that while some of the inclusions on the … Read more
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, 72, has been in discussions with the University of North Carolina about taking over as their new head football coach. Sources tell ESPN that Belichick is eager to return to coaching and is open to listening to people at both the college and NFL levels. The Tar … Read more