With AMD’s stock surpassing the $170 threshold, Lisa Su, the CEO, has now joined the billionaire ranks, crossing the $1 billion mark in net worth, as per Forbes. This achievement positions her as the 26th self-made female billionaire in the U.S., largely propelled by her substantial ownership of AMD shares. Despite her significant wealth accumulated…
If you’ve ever experienced a broken bone and the subsequent application of a cast, you likely anticipated the removal of the cast with a mixture of eagerness and caution. The removal process typically involves the use of a cast saw, a small circular blade reminiscent of something from a horror film, wielded by a medical…
A tragic collision on the R101 between Mookgophong and Mokopane in Limpopo claimed the lives of seven individuals on Sunday morning. Among the deceased were five occupants of a Renault sedan and two passengers in a South African Police Service (SAPS) Toyota Hilux bakkie. The casualties in the SAPS vehicle included a police officer and…
WestJet is facing indefinite delays in the delivery of numerous new aircraft following a panel blowout incident on a Boeing 737 Max plane last month, prompting a halt to increased production at the U.S. aircraft manufacturer. The airline, headquartered in Calgary, acquired 42 Boeing 737 Max 10 jetliners in 2022 and holds options for an…
The National Weather Service (NWS) has verified that California was struck by 13 earthquakes within a mere 25-minute period overnight. The initial quake occurred shortly after midnight on Monday, hitting northwest of El Centro, located in the southern border region. With a magnitude of 4.8, the first quake reportedly shook much of San Diego County,…
Netflix is renowned for its captivating true crime and unconventional documentary series, and its latest offering has left fans in awe. This new French-language series, which premiered on the platform this week, follows the journey of former sports journalist Claude Vorilhon. In December 1973, Vorilhon, an avid automotive enthusiast and magazine owner, made headlines by…
In the abyssal depths of the ocean, researchers in Japan have unearthed enigmatic jet-black eggs, resembling shiny marbles of darkness. These eggs, technically called egg capsules or cocoons, were discovered at a depth of approximately 20,000 feet in the Kuril-Kumchatka Trench, one of the deepest oceanic trenches globally, as documented in a study published in…
The chaotic flashes of lightning in the sky may have played a significant role in making essential elements like phosphorus more available for early life on Earth. Now, scientists have discovered geological evidence suggesting that lightning associated with volcanic eruptions may have also helped fix nitrogen, making it usable for biological processes. Since Earth was…
A decline in Tesla’s brand perception, largely attributed to Elon Musk’s controversial behavior, has significantly impacted the company’s performance this year. Tesla has experienced a dismal year thus far, with its stock plummeting nearly 25 percent in January alone. This decline has persisted into February, positioning Tesla as the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500,…
The French entertainer, Michel Lotito, was renowned for his extraordinary ability to consume a diet consisting of glass, metal, and rubber. Known as Monsieur Mangetout, which translates to ‘Mr. Eat-All,’ Lotito gained global recognition for possessing what was deemed the ‘world’s strangest diet.’ Born in France in 1950, Lotito consumed items such as bicycles, refrigerators,…
