After more than five decades in orbit, Cosmos 482, the Soviet space probe launched in 1972 as part of the Venera initiative, has finally made its return to Earth—but the
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A new report shows that Indian Americans have the highest income and education levels among all Asian groups in the United States. Their median household income has reached over $150,000,
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The Vatican announced early Monday morning that the Holy Father passed away after suffering a stroke that led to a coma
Pope Francis, who died today at the age of 88, leaves behind a legacy that stretched far beyond church walls. In a role shaped by centuries of tradition, he was
With Pope Francis’s death at age 88 confirmed this morning by the Vatican, the Catholic Church has entered a time of mourning and transition. The Church, home to over 1.4
Nvidia has highlighted increasing competition from China’s Huawei, even amid ongoing U.S. sanctions against the telecom giant. In its annual filing, Nvidia listed Huawei as one of its current competitors,
China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is 3 to 5 years ahead of global competitors, said BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu in a recent interview with Chinese state media. Why Is China
A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed and flipped on its back while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon. At least 17 people, including a child,
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the western Caribbean on Saturday night, causing initial tsunami warnings for some islands. No major damage has been reported. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said
In a significant change to its AI ethics, Google has removed its previous commitments not to apply artificial intelligence in areas such as weapons development and surveillance technologies. The update,
U.S. President Donald Trump has shocked the world with a bold new proposal: the U.S. should “take over” Gaza and transform it into a luxurious coastal destination, which he calls
A new partnership between DeepSeek and Huawei is shaking up the ongoing U.S.-China tech war. The collaboration, which focuses on AI technology, is pushing China closer to becoming independent in
Costco workers, represented by the Teamsters union, were poised to strike over demands for better pay and benefits. The union’s previous contract expired on January 31, 2025, and negotiations with
The Trump administration has begun an extensive purge of federal data, removing key resources related to climate change, racial equity, and gender identity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
India has removed import duties on several key smartphone components, a move expected to benefit manufacturers like Apple and Xiaomi. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the decision in the annual
The U.S. Navy has issued a warning prohibiting its members from using DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, citing security and ethical concerns. The directive, sent via email on Friday, instructed
Trans-Pacific shipping rates declined as Chinese factories slowed operations for the Lunar New Year. Asia's factories and logistics networks shut down for 15 days during the holiday, reducing shipping demand.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she does not expect U.S. President Donald Trump to announce a 25% tariff on Mexican goods on Feb. 1. “We don’t expect it will happen,”
Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, has pledged to sell all of his business assets within 90 days. “I will divest, I will sell all of my
Los Angeles municipal bondholders will not face payment disruptions despite ongoing wildfires, according to PIMCO, a major U.S. bond fund manager. The wildfires, which started on January 7, have caused
Germany’s government has sharply reduced its economic growth forecast for 2025 to just 0.3%, a major drop from the previous estimate of 1.1%. The announcement came on Wednesday as Europe’s
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, reported a 13% return in 2024, adding $222 billion in profits, mainly due to strong gains in U.S. technology stocks. Despite the record-breaking
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, posted a record profit of $222 billion in 2024, driven by strong gains in technology stocks. The fund, valued at $1.8 trillion, invests
European stocks hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by strong earnings from ASML, the leading chip equipment maker. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5%, surpassing Tuesday’s record close.
Alibaba has launched its latest AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max, and claims it surpasses DeepSeek-V3, OpenAI's GPT-4o, and Meta’s Llama-3.1-405B. The announcement came on the first day of the Lunar New
The U.S. dollar strengthened against major currencies on Tuesday, following new tariff threats from the United States and concerns over a low-cost Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, disrupting the tech market.
Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, has raised $25 million for his new AI startup, Manas AI, which focuses on developing faster and more accurate cancer treatments. Key Goals of
President Donald Trump is preparing to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, following his successful use of the same tactic to force Colombia to accept deportees. Trump has stated
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok, the popular social media app. He added that he would welcome a bidding war for
Taiwan’s economy ministry defended its semiconductor partnership with the U.S. on Tuesday, calling it a “win-win” model amid tariff threats from President Donald Trump. Trump announced plans to impose tariffs