January 28, 2025

SE03:EP019

In today's episode we cover the recent magnitude 3.8 earthquake that shook New England, felt across six states including Massachusetts and Maine. John Ebel from Boston College explains its rarity, emphasizing the significance of such tremors. In sports, the Boston Celtics faced a narrow defeat against the Houston Rockets, with Amen Thompson's last-second floater clinching the win for Houston. Dillon Brooks led the Rockets with 36 points, while Jaylen Brown scored 26 for Boston. The Celtics prepare to host the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden next. In tech news, MicroStrategy's acquisition of over 470,000 Bitcoins marks a strategic move, with plans to sell stock for further cryptocurrency investments despite recent market declines. Meanwhile, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, disrupts the manufacturing sector, impacting major companies like Eaton and Schneider Electric. The app's success raises concerns about the demand for high-end microchips. We also dive into the latest advancements in nuclear fusion with China's EAST reactor breaking its own record for plasma confinement, hinting at future energy breakthroughs. Finally, we address swirling rumors about Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston, with both parties dismissing the claims as unfounded.

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