Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been officially named the NBA’s most improved player, a well-deserved recognition of his stellar performance throughout the season. At just 23 years old, Maxey experienced a breakout year with the Sixers, showcasing significant improvement in various aspects of his game. From points and assists to rebounds and steals, Maxey
A recent study conducted by Shima Moein, MD, PhD, and colleagues found that taste dysfunction was resolved 1 year after exposure to COVID-19, while smell loss persisted for some individuals. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that 30.3% of individuals with prior COVID-19 experienced olfactory dysfunction, compared to 21% of those who had
Goldman Sachs’ David Kostin recently shared his optimism about earnings growth for the year. Despite concerns about margin pressures due to higher inflation, Kostin highlighted that around one-fifth of companies have reported earnings thus far this season. Of these companies, approximately two-thirds have exceeded expectations on the bottom line, while one-third have beaten estimates on
Block, formerly known as Square, is delving deeper into the world of bitcoin mining. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of the company, recently announced that they are not just stopping at designing chips, but are now in the process of developing a full bitcoin mining system. This move marks a significant shift in the company’s strategy
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a controversial decision to implement a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements. This ruling is designed to prevent companies from restricting their employees from taking positions with competitors, ultimately aiming to enhance job mobility and competition within industries. While the FTC has argued that noncompetes stifle innovation and limit
Microsoft recently unveiled Phi-3, its latest AI language model, which is touted as the smallest AI model to date. This development is quite significant as it opens up the possibility of running AI models on smartphones, making them more accessible to a wider audience. The Phi-3 model is said to be an improvement over its
The battle to prevent Congress from banning TikTok in the United States has been intense, with ByteDance and TikTok themselves spending a combined total of over $7 million this year alone. ByteDance set a new record by spending $2.68 million on internal TikTok lobbyists within the first three months of the year. This significant financial
PepsiCo recently released their quarterly earnings report, exceeding analysts’ expectations despite facing challenges such as weaker U.S. demand due to recalls and higher prices. The company reported earnings per share of $1.61, surpassing the expected $1.52, and revenue of $18.25 billion, higher than the predicted $18.07 billion. Net income attributable to the company also increased
“Stream,” the latest horror film from the producers of the Terrifier franchise, is set to send shivers down the spines of audiences with its upcoming theatrical release on August 21st in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The film brings together a powerhouse team that worked on the Terrifier 2 crew, including producer Phil Falcone, composer
The chief executive of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund recently expressed concerns about the tech sector, indicating that there may be an excessive amount of speculation in the market. With U.S. tech giants such as Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, and Google parent Alphabet set to release their earnings reports, the focus is on whether the recent downturn