admin [ad_1] NASA’S lunar Gateway – dubbed a ‘shortcut to Mars’ – could house Artemis 4 astronauts as early as 2028, according to current estimates. It will be humanity’s first extraterrestrial space station, and a massive step in exploring the solar system we call home. 1 Nasa is working with other space agencies, such as ESA, … Read more
[ad_1] LG LG makes some of the best TVs, and if you’re planning to upgrade your home theater setup, then going for one of its TVs is a good option, especially if you want something bigger. Luckily, there’s a great deal on this 85-inch LG TV from Best Buy, and it has a whopping $350 … Read more
[ad_1] Jim Harabaugh is widely viewed as one of the best coaches in college football. He has also become known for his somewhat eccentric personality. The Michigan football coach has made plenty of interesting sports analogies during his nine seasons in Ann Arbor. Harabaugh held a media session with reporters on Saturday, just a couple … Read more
[ad_1] Before creating a step stool or ladder, savers should also consider whether they have the time to manage certificates at different banks with different maturities, Ms. Costa said. Unless you are moving a large sum of cash, she said, the effort may not be worth the extra yield. For many people, Ms. Costa said, … Read more
[ad_1] FEW sectors have seen meteoric growth in 2023 quit like the beauty and tech industries. And when you intersect the two – known as beauty tech – you get some of the most coveted products on the market right now. 7 The beauty tech market is only expected to grow in revenue over the … Read more
[ad_1] Digital Trends The Razer Blade 14 and Razer Blade 15 are two formidable gaming laptops from Razer, a brand known for its sleek designs and high-performance gaming devices. Both laptops cater to gamers seeking a premium gaming experience but differ in size, specifications, and intended use. The Razer Blade 14 is a compact gaming … Read more
[ad_1] Special counsel Jack Smith urged an appeals court on Saturday to reject former President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismiss his federal election interference case on presidential immunity grounds. In a more than 80-page filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Smith argued against Trump’s insistence that presidential immunity protects him … Read more
[ad_1] City A.M. takes a look back at the year highlighting some of the most memorable quotes in the world of business and politics. Sultan Al-Jaber Please help me, show me the road map for a phase-out of fossil fuel that will allow for sustainable socioeconomic development, unless you want to take the world back … Read more
[ad_1] NOTHING is working on a cheaper version of its Phone 2 and rumours are swirling about what the android mobile will have. The Carl Pei-led firm took its time addressing the problems with its Phone 1 and launched Phone 2 in 2023, with Nothing targeting a premium price and added improvements for a better … Read more
[ad_1] The new year is just around the corner, but you’ve still got a few more days to kill with the whole family home, which means you still need to lean on the best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max (HBO), and other services. The last week of the year is … Read more
[ad_1] By Jared Malsin and Carrie Keller-Lynn Updated Dec. 30, 2023 11:46 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) The Israeli military said it returned fire following a strike from Syria overnight and launched an airstrike against the militant Hezbollah movement in Lebanon amid a rise in hostilities with Iranian-backed militia groups across the region. … Read more
[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) swept investors into a frenzy in 2023. It all started with Microsoft‘s $10 billion bet in January on generative AI start-up OpenAI, which develops the famous ChatGPT online chatbot. Then in September Amazon invested $4 billion in OpenAI rival Anthropic. But those trillion-dollar tech giants weren’t the only ones scooping up … Read more
[ad_1] ONE of the most famous Nintendo games of all time is now very valuable if you still have a copy. It’s now just over two decades old and has cemented its place in gaming history. 2 The Wind Waker is one of the best-known Zelda titlesCredit: Amazon 2 The game was notable for having … Read more
[ad_1] The last 12 months have been pretty exciting if you’re of the Mac persuasion. We’ve had Apple’s best-ever computer chips, some incredible games landing on the Mac, plus an all-new size for the MacBook Air. Oh, and Apple also (finally) killed off the 13-inch MacBook Pro, its worst MacBook by far. With 2024 just … Read more
[ad_1] Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its work with drug companies helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis. The agreement was revealed late Friday in documents filed in federal court in San Francisco. The settlement must still be approved by … Read more
[ad_1] If you crack open a bottle of something – be it wine, water or soft drinks – over the festive season, there’s a good chance the glass came from the Encirc factory in Cheshire. Here, on the banks of the River Mersey, you will find one of the world’s largest glass factories. They take … Read more
[ad_1] YOU can send a special New Year text on iMessage – plus some other tricks too. Make sure you know how to do them to add some excitement to your annual New Year text message. 1 Try an emoji splash for your Happy New Year textCredit: Apple HOW TO SEND NEW YEAR TEXT ON … Read more
[ad_1] Netflix New Year’s Eve typically conjures images of colorful party hats and confetti, champagne bottles popping, and drunken revelers crowded in tight places like Times Square or a suburban living room. But the festive holiday can be more than just that; it can also be enjoyed in the comfort of your home, apartment, or … Read more
[ad_1] NASA’s Curiosity Rover Records Videos Of Martian Day, From Dawn To DuskIANS NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has recorded two black-and-white videos of a Martian day, from dawn to dusk. The rover captured its own shadow shifting across the surface of Mars using its black-and-white Hazard-Avoidance Cameras, or Hazcams and recorded the videos on November … Read more
[ad_1] For most of the last year, my inbox has been overflowing with tales from people like these: Every person — more than 1,000 wrote to me and my colleague Tara Siegel Bernard — volunteered a story of losing banking and credit-card accounts and included contact information. It’s not the sort of thing most people … Read more
[ad_1] I’VE tested a load of top gadgets this year – and three have blown me away. If you’re looking to splash some cash on tech, these are my three picks from 2023. 3 The Meta Quest 3 is not just one of 2023’s best gadgets – it’s one of the greatest tech buys of … Read more
[ad_1] Apple launched the latest and greatest iPhones — the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max — over three months ago, and you’ve probably heard about iPhone 15 features like NameDrop, which lets you share contact info by moving your phones close together, and StandBy Mode, which turns your phone into a smart display. The iPhone 15 Pro and … Read more
[ad_1] CHAOS has broken out on the streets of London with crowds wielding sticks seen squaring up with cops. Police say they were rushed to Camberwell this afternoon after a protest involving dozens of people started turning violent. 2 Chaos has broken out on the streets of London’s Camberwell this afternoonCredit: UKNIP 2 Cops said … Read more
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images At the start of 2021, the dividend yield for Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) was 0%. Since then, things have picked up. Lloyds shares now offer a yield comfortably above the FTSE 100 average. Looking ahead to 2024, does it make sense to buy the stock now for a second income? … Read more
[ad_1] At a reception for OpenAI’s first developer conference in San Francisco last month, a crowd mingled, wine in hand, as withering criticism of art created with artificial intelligence flashed on a blue wall at the front of the room. “I’ve seen more engaging art from a malfunctioning printer,” one critic jabbed. “The fine-art equivalent … Read more
[ad_1] Part of the Nintendo Switch’s appeal is its versatility — you can play it at home on your TV or on the go in portable mode. This versatility also applies to multiplayer and co-op games, which can be played with single Joy-Con controllers, in tabletop mode, and wirelessly both online and locally. Better yet, … Read more
[ad_1] The National Weather Service has warned that another round of extremely dangerous surf conditions would return on Saturday to a California coast already battered by powerful swells from Pacific storms. On Friday authorities had built large emergency barriers in the Pierpont area of the southern California city of Ventura, where a rogue wave on … Read more
[ad_1] Stocks finished 2023 near all-time highs with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) gaining nearly 24% on the year. The three major averages ripped higher in the final two months of 2023 after a pivot from the Federal Reserve has many investors increasingly betting that the central bank’s next interest rate adjustment will bring rates lower. … Read more
[ad_1] NASA has big plans to return to the moon in 2024 and that includes a record-breaking mission. The return to the moon involves several Artemis missions and one will even fly four astronauts around it. 1 Nasa astronauts (from left) Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen have … Read more
[ad_1] Romance is a state of mind, but we’d like to think that 2024 is going to be a year for lovers. People flying solo could always just watch New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, but couples – and single folks – who have a deep affinity for romantic stories may prefer to cuddle up with a … Read more
[ad_1] Hello, fellow humans! You’re reading the last (at least for now) in our limited series of Saturday Daily Briefs. We hope you’ve enjoyed this series as much as we’ve liked writing it! Be cautious owning tech stocks in 2024 | Smart Investing AI all around Back in 2019, we asked dozens of entrepreneurs, scientists, … Read more
[ad_1] It has been a confusing year for the economy and markets. At the start of 2023, economists largely predicted a global recession, and Wall Street was bearish on stocks, with many analysts expecting the S&P 500 to finish the year just a touch higher than where it started. Fast-forward 12 months: No recession (yet) … Read more
[ad_1] Scientists have debunked a theory that the “beer goggles” effect is due to drinkers finding someone more attractive because their faces appear more symmetrical under the influence. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth questioned 99 men and women aged between 18 and 62 in a pub to test how people rate looks after a … Read more
[ad_1] While iOS 17 has a lot of useful and fun new features, like the Check-In feature and Live Stickers, one feature that can make your phone calls sound better was released in iOS 16. When Apple released iOS 16.4 it March, it brought some new features to your iPhone, like new emoji, Apple Music updates and Voice … Read more
[ad_1] The U.S. Supreme Court needs to understand that the disqualification of former President Donald J. Trump under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment from running again for President of the United States is going exactly as it should. The Maine Secretary of State ruled in an administrative proceeding that Trump is disqualified, and the … Read more
[ad_1] There is little question that Delors was by far the most significant president of the European Commission over the last half century – Eric Piermont/AFP It was supposed to have created the world’s largest commercial space, to have massively boosted trade, and to sharply improve competitiveness, giving the Continent’s companies the domestic base that … Read more
[ad_1] The boom in artificial intelligence tools that draw on troves of content from across the internet has begun to test the bounds of copyright law. Authors and a leading photo agency have brought suit over the past year, contending that their intellectual property was illegally used to train A.I. systems, which can produce humanlike … Read more
[ad_1] If you time things just right, you can set almost any milestone to Hans Gruber falling off of Nakatomi Plaza at the end of Die Hard. But that’s more of a Christmas tradition. When it comes to New Year’s Eve, we prefer to kick off the incoming year with a bang by binge-watching a … Read more
[ad_1] For the second time this month, the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism. The State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had told Congress that he had made a … Read more
[ad_1] If you want to learn to become a better golfer, you can watch professionals compete, but the same can’t be said for investing. Billionaire investors spend most of their time learning about the companies and industries they invest in, which doesn’t make for great television. Everyday investors might not get to watch billionaire money … Read more
[ad_1] SAMSUNG’s next big Galaxy phone is set to change how users make calls forever – and even iPhone owners can benefit from it. The giant phone maker is launching a new series of Galaxy phones boasting features powered by artificial intelligence. 2 The new Galaxy S24 boasts AI technology for callsCredit: Getty The South Korean company … Read more
[ad_1] The second game of the New Year’s Six will be the 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels (10-2) and the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2). ESPN will broadcast the game at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on December 30. Mark Jones, Louis Riddick, and Quint Kessenich will call … Read more
[ad_1] One person posted: ‘Sainsbury’s had a Valentine’s Day card display up last week. We used to be a real country’ By James Callery Published: 10:28, 30 December 2023 | Updated: 10:38, 30 December 2023 Sainsbury’s have been slammed by angry shoppers for putting up Valentine’s Day cards before the start of January. It comes ahead … Read more
[ad_1] The finance chief of The Daily Telegraph’s parent company is to leave amid a government-commissioned probe into the newspaper’s takeover by a state-backed Abu Dhabi investment vehicle. Sky News has learnt that Cormac O’Shea, who has been Telegraph Media Group’s (TMG) chief financial officer since the autumn of 2021, is likely to step down … Read more
[ad_1] Jerry Yu reúne las características de lo que los chinos llaman un rico de segunda generación. Estudió en una escuela preparatoria de Connecticut. Vive en un condominio de Manhattan que le vendió Jeffrey R. Immelt, exdirector ejecutivo de General Electric, en 8 millones de dólares. Y es el dueño mayoritario de una mina de … Read more
[ad_1] 2024 is just about here, and Hulu has all the content you need to kick the year off on the right note. There is no day more fit for sitting on the couch and binging an entire show than New Year’s Day after the festivities of New Year’s Eve have left you tired and … Read more
[ad_1] Bryony Marriott with her husband Chris Marriott, 46, who died when he was hit by a vehicle that then ploughed into a crowd during a disturbance (Picture: PA) A man has been charged with the murder of ‘Good Samaritan’ Chris Marriott, who was hit by a car while trying to help a stranger in … Read more
[ad_1] Like most of the those working in the coconut groves that fill out the northern lip of the Philippine island of Mindanao, Diego G. Limbaro has never imagined another life. His father pulled himself up the skinny tree trunks of the surrounding plantations, wielding a machete to detach coconuts. So did his father’s father. … Read more
[ad_1] THIS is the moment a “meteor” flashes across the skies above Britain, but did you spot it? Brits across the country were left stunned after sighting a flashing blue meteor a day before New Years Eve. 2 The blue shooting star was spotted at 2AM on December 30 2 Footage shows a shooting star … Read more
[ad_1] When it comes to keeping your floors clean, robot vacuums and cordless vacuums are among the best products you can buy. Robot vacuums have become increasingly popular over the past few years — thanks to premium models like the Ecovacs X2 Omni and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra — but cordless vacuums offer plenty of … Read more
[ad_1] But his government still aims to ‘intensify bilateral trade’ and boost ’trade and investment flows.’ Javier Milei, Argentina’s newly elected president, wrote letters to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), formalizing his decision that the country would not join the economic alliance. The letter, dated Dec. 22 and released … Read more
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Dividend forecasts have been scaled back as the year has gone on. And what might have been a new record for FTSE 100 ordinary dividends in 2024 now looks like it won’t quite make it. But, that shouldn’t take anything away from what a cracking dividend year it’s shaping up … Read more
[ad_1] A VICIOUS robot pinned down a worker in a Tesla factory and sunk its metal claws into his back and arm leaving a “trail of blood”. The machine reportedly launched its brutal attack at Elon Musk’s Giga Texas factory near Austin in front of two horrified witnesses. 4 A Tesla engineer has reportedly been … Read more
[ad_1] Where would Netflix be without its lineup of original series? It may have taken billions of dollars in spending, but Netflix’s library of original shows is second to none thanks to a commitment to quantity over everything else. Almost any new addition to the streaming service can now race to the top of the most … Read more
[ad_1] Topline Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a bill banning gender-affirming care for children—becoming only the second Republican governor to reject a ban on transgender healthcare. Ohio’s comprehensive bill would have banned all gender-affirming care for minors and banned all … [+] transgender students from competing on school teams. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All … Read more
[ad_1] (Reuters) -A U.S. judge ruled in favor of Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Corcept Therapeutics, sparking a frenzied sell-off in shares of the California-based drug developer. Corcept’s shares fell nearly 38% in trading after the bell. The lawsuit was tied to Korlym, Corcept’s drug to treat Cushing’s syndrome, … Read more
[ad_1] A MAN whose iPhone survived Antarctic freeze has revealed the genius trick behind how he did it – and it’s a must-know for when the snow hits. “It’s the little life hacks that make the big difference,” Matthew Jordan, who has lived and worked in Antarctica for more than five years, wrote in an … Read more
[ad_1] HP The holidays have left some great laptop deals hanging around, and one of them is on an HP 17-inch laptop. It’s one we’ve seen discounted before, but with the new year coming there’s no telling how much longer you’ll be able to get a deal on it. The HP 17z-cp200 with some entry-level … Read more
[ad_1] From Taylor Swift To Lizzo: Forgotten Celebrity Moments Of 2023 4. Taylor Swift and Matty Healy’s seriously misguided relationship 5. The Weeknd’s “worst sex scene in history” 6. Joe Jonas’s navigation of his split from Sophie Turner 8. Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s controversial relationship 9. Lea Michele facing “difficult” allegations (again) 10. Hugh … Read more
[ad_1] Chocolate giant Hershey is being sued by a disgruntled customer who said its Halloween-themed peanut butter treats didn’t match the packaging. Cynthia Kelly, from Florida, argues she bought them because she liked the “artistic designs” of the holiday sweeties. She was especially fond of the “cute looking” eyes and mouth shown on the packets … Read more
[ad_1] GAMERS are dashing to download an £11 game that’s free for only a few hours. Players have been spoilt with freebies over the Christmas period as part of the Epic Games Store’s big giveaway event. 1 Human Resource Machine is the latest free game from Epic Games StoreCredit: Tomorrow Corporation But each day’s giveaway … Read more
[ad_1] Smart bulbs are a simple way to upgrade your home, as they’re both cheap and easy to install. Most will let you change their color or temperature, but the best smart bulbs offer additional features like programmable schedules, preset “moods” or “scenes” to achieve a specific ambiance, and the ability to quickly sync with … Read more
[ad_1] REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The stock market rally is on track to be the strongest since 1985 by one measure, according to Bespoke. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average have moved higher nine weeks in a row. The last time the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were in unison like that was … Read more
[ad_1] Rodino Sawan stepped into the wire harness and dug his toes into the muddy track that threads the sweltering plantation. He pushed forward, straining against the cargo trailing behind him: 25 bunches of freshly harvested bananas strung from hooks attached to an assembly line. Six days a week, Mr. Sawan, 55, a father of … Read more
[ad_1] BABY monitors have gotten a whole lot smarter and are now able to provide parents with detailed information on their child. The Owlet Dream sock and the app can provide parents with their baby’s blood oxygen level, heart rate, and its sleep patterns. 2 Users reported the Owlet app was not workingCredit: Walmart 1. … Read more
[ad_1] NASA’s Juno spacecraft, currently in orbit around Jupiter, will soon be making a close flyby of one of the planet’s most dramatic moons, Io. On Saturday, December 30, Juno will come within 1,000 miles of Io, making it the closest spacecraft to that moon in the last 20 years. Io is an intriguing place … Read more
[ad_1] Chicago’s mayor has decided to use the city’s budget surplus of $95 million to accommodate the mounting costs of the thousands of illegal migrants pouring into the city. According to the Chicago Sun Times, citing Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top aid, the move came to share with residents how the city is providing care and … Read more
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images ‘Time in the market, not timing the market’ is a mantra we repeat here at The Motley Fool. And, more than just compounding, time also gives us the opportunity to learn and become better investors for it! Hold steady By Dr James Fox. In 2023, I’ve learned a crucial investing … Read more
[ad_1] IF you’ve noticed an annoying increase in Ring alerts over the last 24 hours it might be because of Storm Gerrit. Homes have been destroyed by a tornado overnight with “significant damage” reported in parts of Greater Manchester. 1 Snooze Motion temporarily stops any alerts from movement outsideCredit: Ring No injuries were reported but … Read more
[ad_1] In just a few days, we’ll all be living in the future world of 2024, which isn’t anywhere near as advanced as we hoped. Artificial Intelligence is intruding upon our daily lives, and our phones have never been more powerful, but it’s not quite the technological leap forward we expected when we were kids. … Read more