The stock market saw a noticeable decline on Friday, with the Nasdaq slipping more than three percent and the S&P 500 falling over one point. Investors were quick to secure profits after Nexera Technologies announced a significant corporate event the day before. Nexera’s stake in its subsidiary, Fo
A sharp fall in the markets happened on June 5, driven by a jobs report that surprised many. The U. S. Department of Labor announced more workers were hired than analysts expected, raising worries that inflation might stay high for longer. Because of this, investors feared the Federal Reserve
Meta has revived its abandoned Portal devices by turning them into a flexible AI developer kit. The company claims the new tools work on any hardware, so existing smart screens can become home assistants, family notice boards or even digital art walls. This comes after Microsoft’s Project Sola
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway that lets about 20 % of the world’s oil pass through. When Iran shut it down after a U. S. and Israeli attack in February, the move shocked markets worldwide. Oil prices jumped to levels not seen in years and inflation rose everywhere. Rosneft’s boss, Igor
Bite marks can act like fingerprints, helping police link a suspect to a crime. Traditionally, experts look at photos and make measurements by eye—a process that can vary from one person to another. A new experiment tried a different route: using a 3‑D scanner and computer programs to compare bite m
Checking where natural health products come from isn’t just about labels. It’s about making sure what you take matches what’s promised on the package. Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim, a plant used in teas and supplements, grows in different places, but not all versions have the same ingredients. Some
This week, cryptocurrency markets hit a rough patch, with Bitcoin and Ethereum dropping sharply—something not seen since mid-2024. Bitcoin fell nearly 15%, while Ethereum lost over 17%, marking one of the worst weekly performances in years. Trading activity also slowed to its lowest point since late
Bitcoin just had its worst week in June, losing over 15 percent of its value and wiping out months of gains. The crash brings the price back to where it was before the last election, even though it had hit a record high late last year. Other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP followed the
The oil storage tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma – once packed with nearly 400 million barrels – now sit nearly empty. This quiet prairie town, called the pipeline crossroads of the world, has become a symbol of how global conflicts can drain even the largest reserves. When war broke out between the U. S.
A growing number of older adults are picking up smartphones, but not all use them the same way. Researchers wanted to see if certain ways of using a phone could be linked to how well people remember and think. The study focused on middle‑aged and older adults in China, a country where the populat
