Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.
NFL Week 18 picks, schedule, odds, injuries, fantasy tips
NFL Nation, ESPNJan 3, 2025, 06:55 AM ET The 2024 NFL regular season comes down to Week 18, with two playoff spots up for grabs and postseason seeding to be determined. With 16 games left, we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters have keys…
After my marriage failed, I was tired of red flags and Hollywood men
I was three years post-divorce, with a 12-year-old son and a newly adopted puppy, living in Park La Brea, where a community of single moms had come together. We were all free from the burden of marriage and entertained the idea of “getting back out there.” None of us had ever really dabbled with dating…
NHS Confederation welcomes social care commission announcement
Government announces independent commission on social care The government has announced the creation of an independent commission on social care. The NHS Confederation has responded positively to this news, highlighting the crucial need for support in the sector. Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, stated, “This announcement sets out a range of welcome…
Unlock Alexa’s Hidden Potential: 6 Secrets to Supercharge Your Digital Assistant
No matter which Alexa-enabled device you have, there are plenty of ways to customize it. You might miss some of the options, though, because there are so many. A surface-level review includes using your Echo to call someone, connecting Alexa to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and even using Alexa in the kitchen. From the Amazon Echo Dot, the…
Cloudflare’s VPN app among half-dozen pulled from Indian app stores
More than half-a-dozen VPN apps, including Cloudflare’s widely-used 1.1.1.1, have been pulled from India’s Apple App Store and Google Play Store following intervention from government authorities, TechCrunch has learned. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued removal orders for the apps, according to a document reviewed by TechCrunch and a disclosure made by Google to…
Clint Eastwood možda izgleda kao simpa 94-godišnji starčić, no opet ima vrhunski film
PROŠLO je šest godina kako sam, gledajući film The 15:17 to Paris, pomislio kako je ovo vrlo vjerojatno zadnji film Clinta Eastwooda. Bio je daleko najlošiji u njegovoj redateljskoj karijeri, čak su i ozbiljni fanovi u koje se i sam ubrajam teško pronalazili lijepe riječi za njega, a kako je Clint tada imao 88 godina,…
2025 Lexus TX continues with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options
The Lexus TX three-row SUV enters its second model year with minimal changes, while continuing to offer both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options alongside a non-hybrid gasoline version. The 2025 Lexus TX 500h hybrid comes in F Sport Performance Premium and F Sport Performance Luxury versions, priced from $70,010 and $73,160, respectively (all prices include…
Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.
Crypto VC investments rise 26% YoY amid market fluctuations in 2024
Crypto venture capital investments grew 26.1% in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 1,535 projects publicly disclosed, according to a report by Wu Blockchain citing RootData statistics. The report highlighted a total of 102 publicly disclosed crypto VC investment projects in December, reflecting a 7.4% month-on-month (MoM) increase from 95 projects in November. However,…
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Why portion control and packaged food size is important for nutrition and health – Firstpost
In the contemporary Indian context, where dietary habits are evolving amid rapid urbanisation and changing lifestyles, the size of food portions and packaging plays a pivotal role in influencing nutrition intake and overall health outcomes. It is pertinent to keep in mind that non-communicable diseases or health issues are due to factors including genes, environment,…
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.
College Football Playoff 2024: Semifinal first look
The College Football Playoff is back to a familiar place. The semifinals are set with four teams left competing for the national title. With its 23-10 Allstate Sugar Bowl win against Georgia on Thursday, Notre Dame will face Penn State on Jan. 9 in the Capital One Orange Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). On…
Here are the best California plants and flowers to discover in 2025
Clearly, there’s no shortage of flowers in Southern California. As I write this near the end of 2024, roses, iris and California fuchsia are still blooming in my Ventura garden, and hummingbirds are darting among tall orange whorls of lion’s tail (Leonotis leonurus) and fat magenta stalks of hummingbird sage. New adventures are calling, one…
UK regulator warns against buying weight-loss medicines without prescription
MHRA urges caution over illegal medicines from beauty salons and social media The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding the public not to buy weight-loss medicines without a prescription from healthcare professionals. This New Year, people are warned against purchasing such medicines from beauty salons or social media platforms, as it poses…
Make 2025 the Year of the Robot With $179 Off This Eufy Vacuum
If you’re ready to welcome 2025 in with cleaner floors through less effort, then you’re ready for a robot vacuum. If the higher cost of these popular smart home devices has been a deterrent, finding a great deal is critical. Which is why you’ll want to check out this hot deal at Walmart on the…
Hakaraia Wilson, New Zealand MMA Fighter, Dies At 26
New Zealand pro MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson died on Wednesday, police told several local news outlets. He was 26. In a statement provided to media, police said they responded to a sudden death on the morning of Jan. 1 at an address in Gisborne. The death was not being treated as suspicious, police said. Wilson…
Peter Thiel-backed venture debt firm Tacora raises $268.7M for new fund
Tacora Capital, a Texas firm that specializes in venture debt, has raised $268.7 million for its second fund, according to a new SEC filing. Tacora’s inaugural fund in 2022 raised about $350 million, including $250 million from Peter Thiel — the prominent Republican billionaire and investor — in what was considered an “unusually large investment”…
Robert u Milijunašu riskirao na 13. pitanju i pogriješio. Biste li vi znali odgovor?
PRVO izdanje emisije Tko želi biti milijunaš? u 2025. godini otvorio je poznati kvizaš iz Splita Robert Lojpur, koji je osebujnim nastupom, bez džokera na raspolaganju, stigao do visokog 13. pitanja. Iako nije znao kojoj državi ime znači “otoci”, odlučio je riskirati, čime je pao s osvojenih 18.000 eura na 5.000 eura. Sjajno mu je…
Tesla sales fell in 2024
After many years of gains, Tesla sales and deliveries dropped Tesla’s share of the U.S. EV market has dropped below 50% U.S. registration figures are yet to come Tesla sales and deliveries turned downward in 2024, after a seemingly unstoppable trajectory of double-digit gains for many years. Globally, Tesla delivered about 1,789,226 million vehicles in…
Meta Appoints Joel Kaplan to Lead Global Policy, Replacing Nick Clegg
Joel Kaplan, who was a former senior adviser to George W. Bush, replaces Nick Clegg, who was a former deputy prime minister of Britain, as Meta’s head of policy.
Morgan Stanley subsidiary looking to offer crypto trading amid regulatory optimism
Morgan Stanley’s crypto subsidiary, E-Trade, is preparing to offer crypto trading, The Information reported on Jan. 2, citing two people familiar with the plans. According to the report, the lender’s move is motivated by its anticipation of a more favorable regulatory environment under President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. However, before launching such a service, E-Trade would…
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What is HMPV, the mysterious virus that China is struggling with? – Firstpost
Five years after COVID-19 emerged from China, another mysterious virus is turning heads. Authorities in China are facing an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in several parts of the country. Authorities have asked citizens to wear face masks and wash hands frequently. But what do we know about the HMPV? And what about the…
U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns
The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.
College Football Playoff – Jeremiyah Love is giving Notre Dame’s offense its punch
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 24, 2024, 08:22 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — When Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love stepped to the podium late Friday night, he could barely speak. “I probably sound pretty terrible,” Love said. After weeks of working…
New adventures are calling. Let us be your guide for fun each month
Jaclyn Cosgrove covers the (great!) outdoors at the Los Angeles Times. They started at The Times in 2017 and have written about wildfires, culture, protests, crime and county government. In 2022, they managed For Your Mind, a yearlong mental health project. Cosgrove is originally from rural Oklahoma and is a proud Oklahoma State University graduate.…
EC approves Rybrevant with Lazcluze for advanced lung cancer
New chemotherapy-free treatment shows promise for EGFR-mutated NSCLC Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, announced that the European Commission has approved Rybrevant (amivantamab) in combination with Lazcluze (lazertinib) for first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with specific EGFR mutations. This approval marks a significant milestone in the treatment of EGFR-mutated…
Forget ChatGPT. AI-Driven Home Appliances Are Quietly Making a Big Splash
If only AI existed when I was growing up. Walking down the subterranean steps of my childhood home in Rhode Island, there is evidence of damage from a now decades-old basement flood. I can remember the agony in my dad’s voice as he explained how a radiator malfunction caused the pipes to freeze and burst,…
Telegram rolls out third-party account verification, filters
Telegram has rolled out its first update of the year, adding a new account verification method powered by third-parties, new message search filters, and the ability to turn gifts into NFTs. The chat app already had a program to verify public figures and organizations on the platform, and it has now launched a new project…
Mira (13) oduševila u The Voice Kids. Okrenula joj se sva četiri mentora, bilo i suza
EMITIRANA je druga epizoda glazbenog showa The Voice Kids Hrvatska. “Kad si dijete, imaš pravo na snove, bitno je uživati i zabaviti se, pobjeda nije bitna, a ako je pjevanje jedan od tvojih snova, pokaži kako to dobro radiš”, samo su neke od riječi koje su mentori podijelili s gledateljima. “Na veliku pozornicu dolaze oni…
2024 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric throws its weight around effectively
· Macan Turbo Electric has 288 miles of range · It weighs a lot, but Macan Turbo Electric handles well · With 800-volt architecture, Macan Electric can charge at up to 270 kw Sporty electric vehicles face a major obstacle: weight. With the Taycan hatchback and wagon, Porsche has been able to—mostly—overcome that issue to…
Mexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity
Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.
Jordan turns to blockchain tech for enhancing government operations
Jordan’s government has introduced a new Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, which aims to increase transparency, improve public services, and drive economic growth. The initiative, approved by the Jordanian Council of Ministers, seeks to modernize administrative procedures and enhance trust in government operations. The policy outlines plans to implement blockchain technology to streamline government functions,…
NFL Week 18 Power Rankings 2024 – How all 32 teams stack up
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 31, 2024, 06:45 AM ET Welcome to Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season. We have made it to the final Power Rankings poll of the year. The Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Green Bay Packers, the Baltimore Ravens blew out the Houston Texans on Christmas, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver…
The government can’t ensure artificial intelligence is safe. This man says he can.
Brian Anderson is ready to shape the future of AI in health care — if Donald Trump will let him.
12 California experiences and adventures to have in 2025
Has it occurred to you that civilization might be overrated? Me too. So I’ve been thinking about the natural world — actually, the many natural worlds contained within California, and how whole they can make us feel. With that and the new year in mind, here are a dozen seasonally suitable classic California adventures. These…
Act Fast to Get This Excellent Kasa Power Strip for Just $40
We’ve all got a lot of devices and electronics hanging about these days. It makes it hard to have everything plugged in, which is why a good power strip can be so handy. It’s even better if it also has built-in surge protection. Well, Amazon has a great deal on this Kasa smart plug power…
California Man May Have Just Surfed The Largest Wave Ever
A 23-year-old surfer in Santa Cruz, California, is starting the new year on a wave of glory. On Dec. 23, Alessandro “Alo” Slebir rode a wave that some people believe may be as tall as 108 feet at the legendary Mavericks surfing spot in Half Moon Bay. If confirmed, Slebir’s wave would easily beat out…
Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel in Vegas leaves 1 dead, 7 injured
A Tesla Cybertruck that exploded and burst into flames Wednesday morning just outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas is being investigated by local law enforcement. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said one person who was in the vehicle died. Seven other people were injured and being treated at local hospitals, a local Fox…
Najbolji filmovi u 2024. – Index.hr
ŠTO SE FILMOVA tiče, godina iza nas nije bila jedna od “nezaboravnih”, ali zanimljivo je osvrnuti se i pogledati da pretjerivanje Marvel/DC “istovarom” više nije dominantna pojava. To dakako ne znači da blockbusteri i dalje nisu sveprisutni, ali ponuda filmova megalomanskih budžeta daleko je raznolikija. U prvih pet mjesta po zaradi nalaze se čak tri…
Green Car Reports names 5 finalists
Once a year, Green Car Reports takes a closer look at the market’s best and brightest green vehicles—models that help assure a cleaner future for us. One of these will be named Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 on Jan. 6. Read on for a quick snapshot of each and a quick summary…
Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs
Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.
China tightens grip on crypto with new foreign exchange rules
China has rolled out new regulations to identify and control risky foreign exchange activities, including those involving cryptocurrencies, the South China Morning Post reported. According to the report, China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange recently directed banks to monitor and report suspicious transactions tied to cross-border gambling, underground financial networks, and unauthorized crypto dealings. The…
Why I Wouldn’t Start Affiliate Marketing in 2025 (And What I’d Do Instead)
Back in the day, I ran a couple of semi-successful affiliate websites. I even once ranked #1 for “best protein powder.” This was a pretty lucrative keyword given its commercial intent and high search volume. Ever since then, the idea of starting another affiliate site and getting serious about it has always been in the…
Cowboys cut RB Ezekiel Elliott to give him chance at playoffs
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. FRISCO, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott’s return to…
12 healthy, joyful and restorative wellness activities for 2025
This stands to be an interesting year — if not a potentially stressful one — as we transition leadership in this country. Just remember to care for yourself. With that top of mind, here’s a calendar of wellness activities, each tied to the mood and cadence of the month. There’s a high-energy trampoline fitness routine,…
Can I Try a Balanced Body Reformer Before Buying?
Balanced Body Reformer Before Buying A Reformer Pilates machine is a key component in any fitness studio. Unlike mat Pilates, which uses body weight for resistance, a Reformer allows users to work through exercises that target specific muscle groups more effectively. Reformer Pilates also provides immediate feedback on how well an exercise is performed, giving…
Accel closes $650 million for new India fund
Accel has raised $650 million for its eighth India fund as the U.S. venture firm expands its investment strategy in the South Asian market. The new fund follows the firm’s seventh India fund secured in March 2022. Accel — which has backed companies including e-commerce group Flipkart, food delivery platform Swiggy and software group Freshworks…
Tko treba pobijediti u velikom finalu MasterChefa?
VELIKO finale ovogodišnje sezone MasterChefa održat će se večeras. U vilu je ušlo ukupno 23 kandidata, a sada ih je ostalo samo dvoje. Sanja Cukon i Ante Vukadin borit će se za nagradu te titulu novog hrvatskog MasterChefa. Borba će biti napeta, a oboje će pokušati napraviti najbolja jela dosad. Veliki finalisti Podsjetimo, nakon napete…
Ford F-150 Lightning recalled due to detaching suspension
Ford is recalling 11,922 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks due to an issue that could cause suspension components to detach, potentially leading to loss of control. The recall includes 2023 and 2024 models. These vehicles may have front upper control arm ball-joint nuts that weren’t properly tightened at the factory, which could allow the control…
Inside the Y2K Crisis That Never Was, 25 Years Later
Planes didn’t fall from the sky on Jan. 1, 2000. A technology reporter who wrote a front-page article early that morning reflects on a crisis that never was.
Swiss chancellery approves proposal to include Bitcoin in national reserves
Switzerland’s Federal Chancellery has approved the formal submission of the “Bitcoin Initiative,” a proposed constitutional amendment that would require the Swiss National Bank to hold part of its reserves in Bitcoin (BTC). The measure now moves closer to a nationwide referendum and comes amid growing interest in sovereign adoption of the flagship asset. The initiative,…
6 Takeaways From the Success of CarMats.co.uk
In May 2020, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Ash Young started an ecommerce store selling car mats in the UK. His goal was to hit £1M in sales in a year. He hit that target in just 9 months. Today his store has turned over ~£9M. Given that the site’s monthly traffic peaked…
West Ham’s Michail Antonio ‘grateful to be alive’ after car crash
Dec 31, 2024, 03:51 PM ET Michail Antonio has been discharged from hospital three weeks after his involvement in a road traffic collision. West Ham United FC/West Ham United FC via Getty Images West Ham forward Michail Antonio has said he is grateful to be alive after spending three weeks in hospital recovering from the lower…
Elon Musk’s pro-Trump critics claim they’re being censored on X
Conservatives critical of Elon Musk are accusing the platform he owns of censoring them, CNN reports. Political activist Laura Loomer sparked an online debate within the Right about work visas known as H1-Bs, which Musk supports. Loomer now claims her account has been unverified and demonetized, accusing Musk of being a “free speech fraud.” Meanwhile,…
Do 12. siječnja netko mora ovu pi*dariju od izbora učiniti bar zabavnom
TEŠKO je povjerovati da je jedna od najneuzbudljivijih “serija” na domaćim televizijama dobila drugu sezonu, ali da, idemo u drugi krug predsjedničkih izbora i koliko god se trudili, teško je ovo predstaviti kao bilo što drugo osim neoprostive gnjavaže koju smo trebali okončati u jednom potezu. I sami smo objavili da “ovakav krug nismo imali…
Affordable Faraday Future EVs will debut at CES 2025
FX 5 and FX 6 would together span $20,000-$50,000 price range California EV maker has shipped prototypes from “collaboration partners” in China Would offer EVs with/without gasoline range-extenders; claims to be entering U.S. regulatory testing Faraday Future plans to show prototypes of affordable electric vehicles at CES 2025, scheduled for Jan. 5-7 in Las Vegas.…
Aaron Brown, CNN Anchor During the Sept. 11 Attacks, Dies at 76
He was still in training when he was rushed into live coverage of the collapse of the World Trade Center, and his broadcast became one of the enduring records of the day.
US authorities take custody of Do Kwon, ending months-long extradition process
Do Kwon, the South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs, was extradited from Montenegro to the US, ending months of legal proceedings over the matter, according to local media reports. Montenegrin police transferred Kwon to US authorities at Podgorica International Airport on Dec. 31. He is set to face charges stemming from the 2022 collapse of…