In a surprising turn of events, Harvard University has once again emerged as the ultimate “dream” school for college applicants, overtaking last year’s favorite, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Despite recent controversies and turmoil within the institution, Harvard managed to secure the top spot in a new survey of college-bound students conducted by The Princeton
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Bitcoin has once again approached its all-time high, reaching a price point of $65,036 in the last 24 hours. This surge is driven by positive market sentiment, institutional demand, the growth of spot Bitcoin ETFs, and the anticipation of the upcoming halving event. According to industry experts, Bitcoin is on track to surpass its previous
President Joe Biden is set to launch a new task force aimed at tackling what he deems to be “unfair and illegal” corporate pricing practices. This initiative comes as a response to the disconnect between cooling inflation rates and a robust economy, with consumers not reaping the benefits. The task force will be jointly led
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare settings to listen to clinician-patient conversations and process information raises significant concerns regarding security and privacy. As Forbes reports, while the potential benefits of ambient AI are apparent, the unclear stance on how data is being handled and protected poses a major risk to patient confidentiality. Government
Microplastics are becoming a growing concern as tiny fragments are making their way deep into our bodies through the food and drink that we consume. Researchers have discovered a simple and effective method of removing these microplastics from water, providing hope for reducing human exposure to these harmful particles. A team of scientists from Guangzhou
New York Community Bank recently faced a significant setback as Moody’s Investors Service cut the deposit rating of its main banking subsidiary by four notches. This downgrade, which put the rating at Ba3, three levels below investment grade, marked the second time in just a month that Moody’s had taken such a drastic action. The
An alarming report has revealed the horrifying treatment of an “incredibly vulnerable” girl in a young offenders’ institution. The girl was subjected to physical restraint and forcible stripping by multiple male prison guards at YOI Wetherby in West Yorkshire. These actions have raised serious concerns about the safeguarding and protection of young girls in the
In a recent study conducted by the CDC’s IVY and VISION networks, the updated COVID vaccines have shown promising results in protecting immunocompetent adults against serious virus-related outcomes. The research spanned from September 2023 to January 2024 and provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of the latest vaccines. According to the data gathered, the vaccine
“Dashing Through The Snow” is a Christmas action-comedy movie directed by Prince Bagdasarian and starring Scottie Thompson, David Koechner, Gillian White, and Isaiah Washington. The film is set in a cabin on Christmas Eve, where US Marshall Jo (Thompson) must protect a pregnant fugitive (White) from a bounty hunter and a hitman Santa, played by
Goldman Sachs recently announced the outperformance of its new stock basket over the past 20 years. The firm’s portfolio strategy desk introduced two new baskets based on corporate asset intensity, aiming to identify companies with high growth potential. This strategy divides stocks into two categories: asset-light and asset-heavy, based on their ratio of assets to