Today’s topics

• First US offshore wind farm

• World’s mightiest robot vacuum

• $495k meal in space

• Coca-Cola's eco-friendly bottle makeover

• Zuckerberg's $260M Hawaiian bunker

  and more…

On Wednesday, stocks surged following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain steady interest rates, leading all three major indexes to achieve unprecedented closing highs. The Dow and Nasdaq both experienced gains of over 1%, whereas the S&P 500 saw an increase of approximately 0.9%.

Crypto market meltdown wipes out $400 billion. Bitcoin and its crypto pals took a fall, with Ether and Dogecoin leading the plunge, losing 17% and 22% in just a week. Bitcoin dipped below $61,000, shedding 8% in 24 hours from its weekly high. It's the worst crash since FTX's infamous collapse in 2022, sucking $400 billion from the market.

Luxury stocks plunge. High-end brands like Gucci feel the pinch as luxury stocks nosedive in Europe. Kering, owner of Gucci, took a 15% hit, while LVMH and Richemont also saw losses. Burberry, in London, sank 6%. The downturn is fueled by fading demand in China, where economic woes dampen consumer spending after years of post-pandemic splurging.

Selena Gomez considers Rare Beauty sale. Actress and singer Selena Gomez is contemplating selling her cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty, valued at $2 billion. The company has enlisted financial advisers to explore options, including investment or acquisition. While potential suitors have shown interest, Gomez intends to stay involved with the business regardless of the outcome.

Robo-Relaxation: A New Era of Massages?

Would you trust a robot with your massage? Aescape bets you will. Their automated massage tables, set to debut at Equinox in NYC this June, promise customized massages like never before. With depth sensors creating a 3D body map and adjustable settings for firmness, position, and music, it may be a reason to let the robots take over pampering duty. (video)

World's mightiest robot vacuum. Dyson's latest product, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav, is here to suck the competition dry. Boasting double the suction power of rivals, with a 360-degree vision system, it's on its way to dominate the market.

Nvidia's "world's most powerful AI chip". Nvidia introduced the Blackwell B200 GPU, dubbed the "world's most powerful chip" for AI. With 20 petaflops of power and the potential to reduce costs and energy consumption by up to 25 times, it's a game-changer. But with a hefty price tag of $30,000 to $40,000 per GPU, AI technology's a high-stakes leap forward.

US Unveils First Big Offshore Wind Farm.

The US debuts its inaugural large-scale offshore wind farm, marking a step towards cleaner energy. Danish firm Ørsted and Eversource team up to launch the 12-turbine South Fork Wind off Montauk Point, NY, flipping the switch to a greener future, attended by Gov. Hochul and Interior Secretary Haaland.

Coca-Cola's eco-friendly bottle makeover. Now, all 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola, including zero sugar and diet options, sold in the US will be made entirely from recycled plastic. This move is part of Coca-Cola's long-term plan to make half its products from recycled materials by 2030.

$495K Meal in Space.

Alchemist's Michelin-starred chef, Rasmus Munk, teams up with SpaceVIP to offer a luxurious multi-course menu aboard Space Perspective's Spaceship Neptune capsule. With only six seats available, it's a meal reserved for the ultra-elite with an appetite for adventure.

Zuckerberg's $260M Hawaiian Bunker.

Mark Zuckerberg's fancy new home in Hawaii is causing a stir. It's said to cost a whopping $260 million. But what's got people talking is the secret underground bunker, which is twice the size of an average Australian house. 

Mastering tipping etiquette worldwide. No matter where your adventures lead, tipping etiquette remains crucial. Here are some universal tips:

• Always tip in the local currency and in cash.

• Check your bill for included gratuities.

• Hand tips directly to recipients whenever possible.

• If unsure, seek advice from hotel concierges or accommodation hosts.

• Tourist information centers often provide handy tipping guides for specific regions.

Nature's odd couple. Nature never stops surprising. Did you know that giant tarantulas and tiny frogs can be friends? The tarantulas keep predators at bay, while the frogs guard the spiders' eggs from insects. (video)

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