Author: Adrian Garrett

New York City Approves $15 Congestion Toll for Manhattan – Mix247edm New York City Transit officials have given the green light to a $15 congestion toll for most motorists entering Manhattan’s central business district. The toll is set to take effect in June, with some minor modifications made to the original plan that was presented to the public. Under the new plan, commuter passenger vehicles driving into Manhattan south of 60th Street during daytime hours will be subject to the toll. The amount of the toll will vary based on the time of day and the size of the vehicle,…

Valter Longo, a former guitarist of the grunge-era band DOT, has taken an unexpected turn in his career path as he pursues a Ph.D. in biochemistry and advocates for longevity through nutrition. Longo’s journey has not been easy, as he struggled with a lifelong addiction to longevity while his bandmates embraced a live-fast-die-young lifestyle. Now, Longo finds himself at the center of Italy’s eating and aging obsessions, a country known for its high population of centenarians. Italy’s abundance of long-living individuals makes it an ideal location for studying aging, and Longo is utilizing this resource to further his research. Currently,…

Eric Trump recently spoke out against the $454 million judgment against his father, former President Donald Trump, for fraudulent property valuations. He claimed that bonds of that size do not even exist in the country and that bond issuers had laughed at the request for such a large sum. The former president is now facing a court-imposed deadline to come up with nearly half-a-billion dollars. Although Donald Trump has suggested that he has nearly $500 million in cash to afford the bond, his lawyers have stated that obtaining surety is “impossible.” The New York attorney general could potentially begin seizing…

Amazon is currently hosting its Big Spring Sale, offering savings of up to 75% on a wide range of items including home goods, fashion, tech gadgets, and more. The sale features popular brands such as Apple, Beats, Bissell, iRobot, Keurig, Cuisinart, and Gold Bond. Running until March 25th, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale provides ample opportunity for shoppers to score great deals on cleaning tools, vacuums, kitchenware, electronics, and more. In addition to discounts on individual products, customers can also take advantage of bundle deals and coupon savings. Free shipping is available for Amazon Prime members, while non-Prime members can still…

Microsoft Makes Waves with Introduction of New AI PCs At a recent digital event, tech giant Microsoft announced the launch of its first AI-powered PCs, marking a significant milestone for the company. The event, which was centered around the theme of a new era of work, also saw the unveiling of Microsoft’s Copilot artificial intelligence services. The star of the show was the new Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business, set to hit shelves in April. These sleek new devices boast improved performance, extended battery life, a variety of ports, enhanced security features, and anti-reflective…

Netflix has launched its highly anticipated new sci-fi series, “3 Body Problem,” based on the award-winning trilogy by Chinese novelist Liu Cixin. Created by Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the show promises to take viewers on an epic journey through various genres, periods, and locations. Set in 1960s China, the series follows a group of scientists and a detective as they confront a looming threat to humanity. The full first season, consisting of eight episodes, is now available for streaming on Netflix. The show explores themes of humanity’s response to existential threats, drawing inspiration from Cixin’s…

TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC, has reached a settlement in two class action lawsuits brought by former UFC fighters for a whopping $335 million. The news of this significant settlement has pleased shareholders, with TKO’s stock price jumping more than 5% within just 20 minutes of the announcement. Investors are breathing a sigh of relief as the settlement puts an end to the potential damages that could have amounted to a staggering $1.6 billion. As part of the settlement, changes to standard UFC contracts are expected, potentially including a maximum contract length. While the settlement may…

The Chinese government has recently launched a campaign urging electric-vehicle makers to increase their purchases from local auto chipmakers. This initiative is part of a larger effort to reduce reliance on Western imports and boost China’s semiconductor industry. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has been asking carmakers to expand their buying of homegrown components, with an informal target set for automakers to source a fifth of their chips locally by 2025. Dissatisfaction with the pace of progress has led to increased pressure on companies to comply with these requests. This push for increased localization comes amidst global chip…

Wholesale Prices in the US See Largest Increase Since September, Signaling Ongoing Inflation Pressures According to the latest data from the Labor Department’s producer price index, wholesale prices in the United States rose by 0.6% from January to February. This increase, the largest since September, indicates ongoing inflation pressures in the economy. The Federal Reserve, which is set to meet next week, had been counting on cooling inflation as it considered cutting its benchmark interest rate. However, the latest data suggests that inflation may not cool as quickly as hoped. Higher wholesale gas prices and grocery costs were major contributors…

In a surprising turn of events, Reddit co-founder Steve Huffman was asked to return and run the platform during a leadership crisis in 2015. At first reluctant to come back, Huffman described Reddit as a headache with constant turnover of chief executives and a combative community of users. Despite facing numerous challenges with ownership, technology, and competition, Huffman ultimately decided to return to lead the platform. This decision has proved to be a wise one, as Reddit is now poised to reach the stock market this month in one of the first tech initial public offerings of the year. The…