The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a policy circular warning credit card companies against devaluing rewards points, citing potential legal repercussions and consumer complaints. The regulator argues that provisions against unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices mean authorities can punish card issuers for reducing the value of such rewards based on fine print or … Read more
Nvidia has unveiled its new Jetson Orin Nano Supercomputer, designed specifically for developers, students, and builders in the generative AI space. The device boasts impressive performance, running at almost 70 trillion operations per second while consuming only 25 watts of power. Priced at $249, it is an ultra-luxurious option that can handle large language models … Read more
Microplastics, tiny synthetic fibers, are a growing concern in the environment. When cars roll down freeways, their tires release fine sprays of microplastics into the air. Similarly, when we wash our clothes, millions of microfibers from clothing fabric spill into waterways. These tiny pollutants can have severe consequences on ecosystems and human health. Microplastics have … Read more
US, Egypt, Qatar push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement as 20 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes. The US, joined by Arab mediators, is seeking to conclude an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt the 14-month-old war in the Gaza Strip. The latest reports indicate that at least 20 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on … Read more
Top Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are reportedly exploring a blockbuster merger, which could create the world’s third-largest auto group by vehicle sales, with 8 million sales annually. The potential tie-up has sent shockwaves through the global automotive industry as both rivals seek to stay competitive on the road to full electrification. The … Read more
The US economy has ended 2024 in a relatively stable condition, with inflation cooling and unemployment low. However, the economic outlook for 2025 is uncertain due to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposed policies on tariffs, immigration, taxes, and deregulation. Trump’s proposals could lead to higher prices, slower growth, or both, according to most economic models. … Read more
FX has decided not to renew drama series The Old Man for a third season, marking the end of Dan Chase’s (Jeff Bridges) off-the-grid adventures. The show’s production was halted multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the WGA strike. The Old Man, which also stars John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman, and Alia Shawkat, had … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings secured a 30-12 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday. A poll revealed that fans are frustrated with team’s draft choices. Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in 2023, has struggled to live up to expectations, holding the ball too long and failing to make significant plays. Ryan Poles, the general manager … Read more
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a start-up spun off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, plans to build its first fusion power plant in Virginia. The facility, expected to generate zero-emissions electricity, is scheduled to be completed in the early 2030s. Located in an industrial park near Richmond, the plant will provide electricity to paying customers, though … Read more
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