Crude oil prices fell 2.5% this week due to a combination of factors, including softening demand projections, a strong US dollar, and rising supply expectations. The decline is part of a bearish outlook highlighted by reports from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), and OPEC. China’s economic slowdown continues to weigh … Read more
Apple Maps is now smarter than ever in the latest iOS update, bringing several new features that enhance navigation and exploration. While Google Maps remains a strong contender, Apple’s offering has seen significant improvements with iOS 18. Topographic maps are available on iOS 18 in the US and Japan, covering all 63 US national parks. … Read more
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has expressed her support for Tesla CEO Elon Musk as he assumes a new role spearheading an audit committee for the federal government. Musk was appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to cut costs across the entire federal government. Wood believes … Read more
A new study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine suggests that engaging in everyday physical movement can improve brain function and make your brain act younger. Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine found that middle-aged participants who performed simple movements, such as walking a dog or doing chores, showed significant improvements in cognitive … Read more
Threat actors are exploiting Microsoft Visio files and SharePoint to launch two-step phishing attacks, according to researchers at Perception Point. The attackers send phishing emails with Outlook attachments that lead to a Microsoft SharePoint page hosting a Visio file. Inside the Visio file, victims are asked to hold down the Ctrl key and click on … Read more
The US is close to deciding whether to allow Ukraine to target specific Russian military sites with Western-made weapons, amid rising tensions with North Korea and increased missile attacks from Russia. President Biden has pledged additional aid to Ukraine before the incoming Trump administration takes office. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-17/us-nearing-decision-to-let-ukraine-hit-some-targets-in-russia
Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a surprising olive branch to Donald Trump, warning against fighting a “new Cold War” in the US-China trade dispute. In his final meeting with Joe Biden, Xi emphasized that China wants cooperation with the US and is open to finding common ground. However, Beijing remains cautious about imposing 60% … Read more
The new Mac mini has sparked criticism over its power button placement, with many users expressing frustration over this design choice. However, these complaints are largely baseless. The power button is mostly useless on modern Macs, and operating the computer correctly means you’ll rarely need to rely on it beyond initial setup. In fact, newer … Read more
A 46-year-old suspect, Benjamin Bush, was arrested in September for giving naked pictures of himself to young children at the Santa Monica Pier. According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), Bush intentionally displayed a nude photograph of himself to three 9-year-old victims outside Pacific Park on September 18. He also showed the same photo … Read more
A wildfire continues to threaten communities in the Northeast US, with dry conditions and windy weather fueling the flames. Firefighters in New York successfully evacuated over 160 homes from a wildfire near the New Jersey border using a voluntary evacuation plan. The blaze has burned across 7.5 square miles of land, primarily in New York’s … Read more