The likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has recently risen, causing a stir among space enthusiasts and experts. With a 2.3% chance of impact, the probability has surged, reaching 1 in 43, placing it at the forefront of NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) risk list. But should we worry about a … Read more
Zelen In the latest developments from the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces have launched a new offensive in the Kursk region of Russia, marking an escalation in the conflict. The announcement, made on Friday during a national address, highlights the increasingly complex dynamics of the war … Read more
Pinterest’s stock soared by 20% recently, marking a significant milestone in the company’s performance. The spike came as the company forecasted first-quarter revenue surpassing expectations, bolstered by the growing influence of AI-powered advertising tools. If these gains hold, Pinterest is poised to increase its market value by more than $4 billion, strengthening its position in … Read more
Panama Canal Controversy: President Mulino Denies U.S. Agreement In a firm rebuttal to recent claims, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has denied that Panama made a deal with the U.S. allowing American warships to transit the Panama Canal without paying the usual fees. This strong statement came during his weekly press conference, where he clarified … Read more
In a major update to its AI policy, Alphabet Inc.’s Google has made a controversial change by removing a key section from its artificial intelligence principles that once vowed to avoid using the technology in harmful applications like weapons. This decision comes amid shifting stances among major tech companies as they reassess their approaches to … Read more
NASA is set to launch its groundbreaking SPHEREx space telescope in February 2025, with an ambitious mission: to map the entire sky in unprecedented detail. With a budget of just $488 million, this mission offers an affordable yet powerful tool for exploring the cosmos. SPHEREx will capture the universe in 102 infrared colors, providing valuable … Read more
Introduction U.S. businesses are facing a wave of uncertainty as President Donald Trump reintroduces tariffs on imports from major trade partners like China, Canada, and Mexico. With these tariffs set to increase, many industries, ranging from small local businesses to large corporations, are bracing for a significant rise in their operational costs. Experts, including economists … Read more
A hundred-metre-wide asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, has been placed at the top of impact risk lists by global planetary defence agencies, following its detection in December 2024. With the potential to collide with Earth before Christmas in 2032, this celestial body has set off alarm bells across space agencies worldwide, prompting immediate monitoring and preparation … Read more
US Economy Slows in Q4: Robust Spending Keeps Rate Cut Hopes Alive The US economy experienced a slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2024, with gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at a 2.3% annualized rate. This marked a deceleration from the 3.1% growth pace seen in the July-September period. Despite the cooling down from earlier … Read more
A recent analysis by Bernstein has sparked a debate over the true cost of developing AI models, specifically targeting the claim made by DeepSeek, an AI firm known for creating cutting-edge language models. DeepSeek, which has positioned itself as a serious contender to OpenAI, recently stated that it built its advanced models for just $5 … Read more