Most Asia-Pacific markets fell on Tuesday, following the decline in Wall Street overnight. Investors were also anxiously awaiting the interest rate decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which was scheduled for later in the day. The RBA is expected to hold rates steady at 4.35%, according to a poll conducted by Reuters among
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has recently detected a colossal “city killer” asteroid hurtling towards our planet. Today, the asteroid will achieve its closest proximity to Earth, approximately 1.77 million miles away. In perspective, this distance is 7.4 times greater than the gap between Earth and the Moon, which is measured at around 239,000 miles. Esteemed
In a groundbreaking decision, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional official recently ruled that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school. This ruling has significant implications as it clears the way for an election that could create the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes. The 15 members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team
Mira Sorvino recently provided an exciting update on the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 1997 comedy, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. The Oscar-winning actress revealed that Robin Schiff, the original movie’s screenwriter, is returning to write the follow-up. However, Sorvino also mentioned that Schiff’s involvement with a Netflix series is causing a delay
The post-pandemic era has brought along an alarming increase in workplace violence, with U.S. nurses being among the hardest hit, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Nurses United (NNU). The distressing findings shed light on the harsh reality endured by healthcare professionals on the frontlines. Out of the 914 nurses polled, a
The frozen landscapes of the permafrost are unraveling secrets from Earth’s distant past. As the ice melts, ancient creatures that once roamed the planet are emerging from their cold storage. From the preserved remains of extinct megafauna like the woolly rhino to the 40,000-year-old giant wolf, these discoveries offer a rare glimpse into ancient ecosystems.
The housing market was hit with another blow as the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage surged past 7% on Monday, marking the first time since December. The initial jump occurred after the release of the January employment report, which exceeded expectations. Additionally, a monthly manufacturing report further contributed to the increase in rates.
In an exciting development, Google Bard is undergoing a rebranding exercise and will soon be known as Gemini, according to a leaked changelog. The changelog, dated February 7, reveals several significant announcements surrounding the AI chatbot. The decision to rename Bard to Gemini aims to highlight the name of the foundation model powering the chatbot.
Over the weekend, a horrifying incident took place in Jaywick, Essex, resulting in the tragic death of 68-year-old Esther Martin. Mrs. Martin was attacked by two dogs inside a house while she was visiting her 11-year-old grandson. Neighbors recall hearing screams of terror, describing the situation as “horrific.” This incident has sparked an investigation by
The Asian markets kicked off the holiday-shortened week with a mix of performances as investors eagerly awaited policy decisions from central banks in the region, including the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Reserve Bank of India. The week is set to be filled with various economic data releases and shortened trading weeks due to