The Paris heatwave during the 2024 Olympics has not spared any athlete, including U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles. In a recent Instagram post, Biles expressed her frustration about the unbearable heat, explaining that the lack of air conditioning on the bus coupled with the scorching temperatures made it difficult for her to maintain her appearance.
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As the Federal Reserve contemplates the possibility of reducing interest rates, various experts in the field have differing opinions on the timing and necessity of such actions. While some, like Claudia Sahm, the chief economist at New Century Advisors, advocate for a gradual reduction in interest rates to prevent a potential economic downturn, others, like
Donald Trump is gearing up to face reporters’ questions at the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention in Chicago, where he will address the key issues facing the Black community. This move comes as he revamps his presidential campaign to potentially compete against Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. Trump’s appearance is
Microsoft is set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, with analysts predicting impressive figures on both earnings per share and revenue. The company is expected to show revenue growth of around 15% from the previous year, reaching $64.39 billion. Cloud Computing Growth One of the areas where Microsoft is projected to see the strongest
Apple recently announced that it has chosen to use Google’s Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) for training the artificial intelligence models that power Apple Intelligence, its AI system. This decision marks a shift away from the prevalent use of Nvidia GPUs for cutting-edge AI training in the tech industry. The details of this choice were revealed
Former President Donald Trump made headlines at the recent Bitcoin Conference in Nashville by discussing his administration’s potential policy on holding bitcoin. Unlike many crypto enthusiasts who encourage holding onto bitcoin through ups and downs, Trump’s proposal was less groundbreaking. He did not promise to establish an official U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve currency but rather
As the Venezuelan presidential election approaches, the stakes are high for both incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia. While some public opinion polls suggest a preference for Urrutia, it remains to be seen whether he can deny Maduro a third term in office. The 2018 election victory of Maduro was widely
The recent flare-up of the deadly Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala has put health authorities on high alert. Following the death of a 14-year-old boy from the infection over the weekend, authorities are now racing to track down those who may have come into contact with him. Health Minister Veena George
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently stirred up discussions with a proposal to invest $5 billion into his newest startup, xAI. This proposal was put forth through an informal poll on a social network, sparking curiosity and speculation among investors and tech enthusiasts alike. Following Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call, which fell short of analysts’
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of international scientists recently found that oxygen is being produced by potato-shaped metallic nodules deep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. This revelation challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding oxygen production on Earth and could potentially alter our understanding of the origins of complex life forms. The study, published