The US is in talks with Taiwan to get help in training American workers to make advanced chips. This is part of a bigger trade agreement. Taiwan's top chip maker, TSMC, might send money and experts to the US to set up more factories and teach locals the skills needed. The US wants Taiwan to invest more in American manufacturing. In return, Taiwan is asking for lower...
In a surprising twist, Apple is on track to outship Samsung in the smartphone market for the first time in over a decade. This shift is not just about numbers but also about consumer behavior and market trends. The tech world is buzzing with the news that Apple might ship around 243 million iPhones this year. That's a big deal because Samsung, which has been the top...
In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last week. This chat happened just before Maduro was labeled as a key figure in a group the U. S. sees as a terrorist organization. The talk included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and touched on the idea of a future meeting between Trump and...
Ace Frehley, the iconic guitarist from KISS, has found his final resting place in a Bronx cemetery. The simple yet elegant gravestone, recently installed, bears his name and dates, "PAUL 'ACE' FREHLEY, 1951–2025. " Visitors have left fresh flowers, including a single red rose, adding a touch of color to the solemn setting. Frehley's passing at 74 was a tragic accide...
Michael Burry, the investor who made a name for himself by predicting the housing market crash, has started a new group chat on Substack. It's been a whirlwind since he invited his paid subscribers to join in. Burry recently switched gears from managing a hedge fund to running a Substack called "Cassandra Unchained. " In just a few days, he's gathered over 97, 000 s...
Winter is here, and so are the germs. While cold and flu viruses are the usual suspects, norovirus is also making its presence felt. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that norovirus cases are on the rise, with about 14% of recent lab tests coming back positive. This is double the rate from just three months ago, and several states are alrea...
Lithium-ion batteries are powering our green energy future, but there's a hidden cost. Every year, China alone produces over 10 million tons of lithium slag (LS) from smelting lithium mica. While we focus on extracting lithium, we're ignoring the environmental risks posed by other harmful substances in the slag. Researchers studied LS from 20 different companies. Th...
Our brains are wired to focus on the bad stuff more than the good. This isn't a personal flaw; it's a survival trick from our ancestors. Back then, noticing danger was crucial. A missed threat could mean death, while missing a pretty flower wasn't a big deal. So, our brains learned to prioritize negative thoughts. This bias affects us today. The amygdala, a part of ...
A major change is coming to Pittsburgh’s North Side. Next week, a $740 million project will start turning an old, empty parking lot into a lively entertainment area. The ceremony kicks off at 1 p. m. on Monday and will last until 3 p. m. at 929 Beaver Ave. in the Chateau neighborhood. The project, called Esplanade, will bring a lot of new things to the area. Think a...
A devastating fire in Hong Kong has left the city in shock, with over 90 lives lost and many more still missing. The blaze tore through an old apartment complex, spreading quickly due to flammable materials used in recent renovations. The tragedy has sparked a massive response from the K-pop community, with artists, labels, and fans stepping up to support relief effo...