US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering scrapping a car-crash reporting requirement that Tesla CEO Elon Musk strongly opposes. The requirement, which collects data on crashes involving advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), is crucial for improving road safety. Musk has opposed the removal of the requirement, citing concerns it could hinder government investigations into crashes … Read more
Palantir, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has reported impressive earnings growth, exceeding expectations by 27%. The company’s revenue increased to $725 million in the latest quarter, driven mainly by its commercial segment. This marks the largest jump in growth since mid-2022. Palantir’s government contracts continue to perform well, but the commercial sector is now … Read more
NFL experts weigh in on their top picks for Week 15, with several upsets expected. The Browns are predicted to upset the Chiefs, while the Giants look to pull off a massive upset against the Ravens. Meanwhile, the Jets are seen as underdogs no more, as they take on the Jaguars. The Titans, despite being … Read more
Solana (SOL), Sui (SUI), and Ava (AVA) are navigating crucial price levels as their technical setups signal both potential gains and losses. Solana is trading within a falling channel, facing resistance near $235 after testing it on December 13. The 200-period EMA near $223 offers support, but a break below this level could intensify the … Read more
Scientists Xiujie Wu and Christopher Bae have proposed a new form of ancient humans, named Homo juluensis, which they call the Juluren. This group lived in eastern Asia between 300,000 and 50,000 years ago and is characterized by remarkably large brains and unique physical traits. The Juluren exhibit features unlike any other hominins previously identified, … Read more
Google has made several significant announcements in the world of Android this week, including the launch of Android XR, a new platform designed to power smart glasses and XR headsets. The platform, developed in partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm, aims to enable users to switch between virtual and real-world environments seamlessly. Android XR will be … Read more
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) stock is trading higher on Friday following a report that private-equity firm Sycamore Partners has approached various lenders to fund a possible acquisition of the company. If a deal goes through, Sycamore would acquire and take private Walgreens Boots Alliance, one of the largest providers of retail pharmacy services in the … Read more
A new satellite mission has created the most-detailed map of Earth’s ocean floor yet, revealing hundreds of previously unknown underwater hills and volcanoes. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, launched in December 2022, measures the height of the ocean surface to spot features like abyssal hills, seamounts, and continental margins. According to a … Read more
Apple is reportedly working on a new generation of its Apple TV 4K set-top box, which will include a custom-designed Wi-Fi chip made by the company itself. The new chip will replace Broadcom’s current design and will initially be used in both the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini. The custom chip will enable faster … Read more
US obesity rates have declined slightly in 2023, according to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum. The research, led by Ben Rader, analyzed data from over 16.7 million adults between 2013 and 2023. The study found that the average body mass index (BMI) plateaued in 2022 before taking a slight dip in 2023. … Read more