As 2024 draws to a close, the U.S. stock market is on track to reach an extraordinary milestone. The S&P 500 is poised to achieve consecutive annual gains of over 20%, a feat not seen since 1997-1998. Despite a slight dip in…
In the heart of northwestern China’s Kubuqi Desert, an extraordinary project is taking shape that promises to reshape the landscape and provide a major boost to the country’s renewable energy efforts. The Solar Great Wall, as it is being called, is a…
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top chess player, is set to rejoin the World Blitz Chess Championship following a dispute over dress code regulations. Initially, Carlsen walked away from the World Rapid Chess Championship after being fined for wearing jeans, which breached tournament…
The US stock market keeps hitting new milestones, with Forbes calling it a “banner year” for the ultra-wealthy and welcoming 141 new billionaires into the fold. However, despite the gains for the rich, the economic outlook for 2025 is clouded with uncertainty.…
On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors suffered one of their worst defeats in franchise history, losing 144-93 to the Memphis Grizzlies. In an unprecedented moment, Steph Curry and Draymond Green failed to score a single field goal in the same game, marking…
The construction industry has reached new heights—literally—with the introduction of SGC-250, better known as “Big Carl.” Owned by Belgian construction company Sarens, this colossal crane holds the title of the largest land-based crane in the world, boasting remarkable capabilities that set it…
On the towering granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, climbers push their limits on one of the world’s most daunting routes. Austrian climber Babsi Zangerl made history last month by completing a “flash” ascent of the Freerider route, which…
Having already endured eight straight days of losses as of Tuesday morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is heading toward its longest losing streak since 1978. Should the decline persist, it would mark the first nine-day losing streak since February of that…
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial 116-110 win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night, marking LeBron James’s return after a two-game absence. The game showcased resilience, teamwork, and individual brilliance, particularly from Anthony Davis, who led the charge with a…
During the Cold War, the safety measures surrounding the United States’ nuclear arsenal were far from the robust security systems expected for such destructive power. Allegations suggest that nuclear launch codes were astonishingly simple, reportedly set to “00000000” for quick activation in…