Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discussed the impact of Chinese startup DeepSeek’s new AI model in a recent interview with CNBC. The R1 model, which is “fantastic” because it’s the first open-sourced reasoning model, consumes 100 times more compute than non-reasoning AI models. Huang’s comments sparked a massive sell-off in AI stocks, including Nvidia, which plummeted … Read more
A new Netflix limited series, “Adolescence,” has taken the cultural conversation by storm with its unflinching portrayal of youthful trauma. The four-episode British miniseries stars Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder after one of his classmates is found fatally stabbed. The show’s narrative builds tension through subtle, psychological … Read more
The US government debt saw a significant rally on Wednesday, causing a substantial drop in the policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield. This decrease is the largest in over a week and follows the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its interest-rate target at 4.25-4.5%. The Fed officials expressed increased uncertainty about the US economic outlook and acknowledged … Read more
The Cleveland Browns are suing the city over a 30-year-old law that keeps them from leaving town to build a new stadium. The team is attacking the “Art Modell Law” as unconstitutional, claiming it’s being applied unfairly. Thirty years after the team left due to stadium issues, they want to move to suburban Brook Park … Read more
Immunovant has opted not to pursue commercialization of its FcRn inhibitor batoclimab for myasthenia gravis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), citing concerns over its impact on cholesterol levels. The biotech had previously made a second-generation molecule, IMVT-1402, its lead candidate in both indications. A phase 3 trial of batoclimab hit its primary endpoint in … Read more
Portland-based author Babak Shakeri is inviting the community to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, with a series of events showcasing traditional customs and festivities. Nowruz, observed in Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, and other countries, marks the end of the previous year and the beginning of the new one. The celebration includes traditional foods like kebabs, … Read more
Plex users are in for a shock as the company announces significant price hikes for its popular subscription service, Plex Pass. The lifetime Plex Pass, which offers features like DVR functionality, media downloads, and commercial skipping, will now cost $249.99, more than double its current price of $119.99. Monthly and annual subscriptions are also getting … Read more
“The Alto Knights,” a new mob movie directed by Barry Levinson, tells the story of two crime lords, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, played by Robert De Niro. The film explores their friendship that turns deadly from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s. The movie follows the lives of these New York City crime bosses … Read more
Apple has introduced its new iPhone 16e, featuring the Apple-designed C1 modem. Early adopters have shown mixed results in terms of performance, with some users experiencing slower speeds than their iPhone 16 counterparts. However, others are seeing improved upload speeds and longer battery life. According to Speedtest Intelligence data, users of the iPhone 16e tend … Read more
A team of scientists has made a significant discovery in southern France, uncovering nearly 10-meter-long titanosaur skeleton in a forest. Meanwhile, NASA has set a date for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth. However, the real excitement lies in the research on climate change. Rising sea levels threaten many territories, especially … Read more