Today’s topics

• Taylor Swift joins the billionaires' club

• Elon Musk is getting Tesla in trouble

• Apple shows more interest in robotics

• Gigantic ocean beneath the Earth's surface

• JetZero's revolutionary blended-wing aircraft

  and more…

On Friday, the stock market saw a recovery after the Dow Jones experienced its sharpest decline in over a year. The S&P 500 increased by 57.13 points, reaching 5,204.34, a gain of 1.1%. The Dow Jones went up by 307.06 points to 38,904.04, marking a 0.8% rise and the Nasdaq also saw an uplift, rising 199.44 points to 16,248.52, a 1.2% increase. However, despite this positive movement, the week overall ended in the red for all three indices. The Dow experienced a 2.27% drop, its most significant weekly loss in 2024. The S&P 500 fell by 0.95%, and the Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.8%.

Taylor Swift hits billionaire status. Taylor Swift joins the billionaires' club, landing at No. 14 on Forbes' list with $1.1B net worth. Others in the league include Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Oprah, and George Lucas. Lucas topped the list with a whopping net worth of $5.5 billion.

Elon Musk's troubles dragging down Tesla. Elon Musk's controversial antics are likely hurting Tesla's sales, says Caliber. Consideration scores for Tesla have plummeted from 70% to 31%, while rivals like Audi and BMW saw slight gains. Another study shows Musk's approval among US consumers dropping, with 42% viewing him unfavorably due to his conduct, including promoting conspiracy theories.

AI Breakthrough: Talking to Animals

Artificial intelligence may soon unlock the secrets of animal communication. Experts like Aza Raskin of the Earth Species Project use AI to decode various species' sounds. This breakthrough could revolutionize conservation and even change how we see ourselves. Watch the video.

Apple shifts focus to home robots. After shelving its electric car plans, Apple is now exploring household robots. Engineers are working on a "personal robotics" device that can live with you and follow you around, akin to a robo-roommate. Additionally, Apple has developed a robotic tabletop device with a movable display. While still in the research phase, these projects show Apple's interest in robotics, led by its hardware engineering division and machine-learning group.

Alphabet Considers Bid for HubSpot. Google parent Alphabet is reportedly considering making an offer for HubSpot, an online marketing software company valued at $35 billion. If pursued, this move would stand out as a significant deal in the tech sector amidst increased regulatory scrutiny.

OpenAI's Sora releases psychedelic music video. OpenAI's Sora unveiled a music video for "Worldweight" by indie artist August Kamp.

Massive Hidden Ocean Found Deep Inside Earth

Researchers have discovered a gigantic ocean buried 700km beneath the Earth's surface, hidden within a blue rock called ringwoodite. This subterranean sea, three times the size of all surface oceans combined, challenges our understanding of Earth's water origins. Using 2000 seismographs, scientists detected the ocean by analyzing seismic waves from 500 earthquakes, revealing its existence through the slowdown of waves passing through wet rock layers.

New insights into death. Recent research suggests that the transition between life and death might not be as clear-cut as previously believed. A study of Patient One, who experienced cardiac arrest during pregnancy, sheds light on this phenomenon. Despite efforts to revive her, she ultimately succumbed to brain swelling. However, her case sparked curiosity among scientists, including Professor Jimo Borjigin, who investigated the brain activity of cardiac arrest patients. Borjigin's findings challenge conventional notions of consciousness and death, suggesting that consciousness may persist beyond brain function.

JetZero's Blended-Wing Plane Cleared for Takeoff

JetZero's revolutionary blended-wing aircraft, Pathfinder, has received FAA clearance for test flights. This innovative design, resembling military flying wings but with added volume, aims to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. With Boeing and Airbus also exploring this concept, JetZero's milestone moves closer to its goal of deploying blended-wing planes by 2030.

The best NYC earthquake memes

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes New York City and brings a disastrous amount of memes. The only thing affected is your Instagram feed.

US man with pig kidney transplant released from hospital. Richard Slayman, who underwent pioneering pig kidney transplant surgery, is discharged from a Massachusetts hospital.

Solar eclipse viewed from 35,000 feet. Getting ready to view the eclipse on Monday? Passengers aboard Flight #870 from Anchorage to Honolulu back in 2016, were treated to a special sight. Watch the video.

Considering a second home? Here's what to think about. A second home outside the city might seem ideal, but before you commit, consider these factors.

"Matrix 5" in development. Exciting news as the studio confirms the development of a fifth "Matrix" movie, with Drew Goddard set to direct and Lana Wachowski onboard as executive producer.

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