As 2023 draws to a close, Wall Street is gearing up for what is known as the “Santa Claus Rally.” This phenomenon, coined by Yale Hirsch, the founder of the Stock Trader’s Almanac, refers to the gains typically seen in the final five trading days of the year and the first two days of the
Andrew Haigh’s haunting and visually stunning film, “All of Us Strangers,” takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through the mind’s labyrinth. Loosely inspired by Taichi Yamada’s novel “Strangers,” the film defies conventions of genre and explores the boundaries of love, reality, and self-discovery. Haigh, known for his grounded reality in previous works, steps into uncharted
After 39 long years, Wham!’s iconic hit “Last Christmas” has officially been declared the UK’s Christmas number one. This festive classic triumphed over fierce competition from other beloved holiday songs, including Sam Ryder’s “You’re Christmas To Me,” Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s timeless duet, and Noah
A new drug called Eplontersen (Wainua) has recently been approved by the FDA for the treatment of polyneuropathy associated with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR) in adults. This approval comes as a significant breakthrough in the field of medicine, offering hope to the thousands of individuals affected by this condition. Hereditary ATTR is a genetic disorder
Beeper, the messaging platform that dedicated its resources to bringing Apple’s iMessage to Android devices, recently released what seems to be its final update for the service. Despite multiple attempts and workarounds, Beeper has come to the conclusion that its efforts to make iMessage work on Android are no longer sustainable. In a blog post,
Nike, the athletic apparel maker, faced a significant setback as its shares plummeted on Friday following a downward revision of its revenue outlook for the fiscal year. This unfortunate news also impacted sneaker retailer Foot Locker, which heavily relies on Nike products in its stores. While Nike experienced a decline of more than 10%, Foot
The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. On Friday, President Joe Biden will sign an executive order that empowers the United States to impose sanctions on financial institutions that aid Russia in evading existing sanctions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced this
Anthropic, the emerging market rival to OpenAI, is making waves in the industry with its groundbreaking advancements in chatbot technology. Founded in 2021 by ex-OpenAI employees, Anthropic is now in talks to raise a massive $750 million funding round, led by Menlo Ventures. This funding round is projected to value Anthropic at an astonishing $18.4
In a landscape dominated by streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ has emerged as a formidable contender. Apple’s foray into the world of streaming content has been met with both critical acclaim and audience adoration. Recent reports indicate that Apple TV+ is making significant strides in terms of viewership, with several
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has recently acquired registration with the French markets regulator, a significant development that allows the company to enhance its services in another key European market. This approval signifies a green light from France’s AMF watchdog for Coinbase to operate digital currency services within the country. The VASP registration obtained by Coinbase enables