Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, citing deliberate attacks on Palestinians and vital infrastructure. The human rights group says Israel’s actions are intended to destroy Palestinians through a “slow, calculated death” by exposing them to food and medicine shortages. Israel has rejected the allegations … Read more
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seen as an attractive investment opportunity with its upcoming acquisition of Juniper Networks, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall. Ahead of HPE’s earnings report Thursday, Marshall upgraded the stock to “overweight” and raised her price target to $28 from $23, indicating 28.6% upside potential. The deal, worth around $14 … Read more
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has reported quarterly earnings of $0.58 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55 per share. This represents a 5.45% earnings surprise and is the fourth time in four quarters that HPE has surpassed EPS estimates. For the quarter ended October 2024, HPE’s revenue came in at $8.46 billion, exceeding the … Read more
The FBI and US cyber security experts are warning Americans about potential security risks when sending texts using iPhones and Android phones. A Chinese-backed hacking campaign, known as Salt Typhoon, has been launched to target American mobile device communications. Officials advise people to use encrypted messaging apps, such as Signal and WhatsApp, to protect their … Read more
A team of scientists from the University of Queensland in Australia has developed a breakthrough technology that allows them to control cockroaches using tiny circuit board backpacks. The innovation, which involves attaching miniature electronic controllers to the insects, enables researchers to create a swarm of controllable critters. Lachlan Fitzgerald, a student at the university, designed … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks to lead his administration’s artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency efforts. In this key role, Sacks will oversee policy development in both areas, aiming to make the US a global leader. Key responsibilities include safeguarding free speech online, avoiding “Big Tech bias and censorship,” and … Read more
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a major victory for small businesses in the US as a federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against an unconstitutional federal law. The Corporate Transparency Act, which was passed by Congress in 2021, aimed to force entities incorporated under state law to disclose personal information of stakeholders, … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks have fired coach Luke Richardson and named Anders Sorensen, 49, the interim head coach. Sorensen is the first Sweden-born coach in NHL history. General manager Kyle Davidson announced the move on Friday, saying it’s an opportunity for Sorensen to show his skills. Richardson’s three-season tenure was marked by a 57-118-15 record, with … Read more
A heated exchange between Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and a Detroit Lions fan sparked chaos before Thursday’s game at Ford Field. The altercation involved the fan, wearing a Brian Branch jersey, approaching LaFleur after the national anthem and using hand gestures deemed unsportsmanlike. LaFleur expressed frustration with the fan’s behavior, stating that … Read more
The US economy added 227,000 new jobs in November, beating expectations of 220,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, despite severe weather and labor strikes negatively impacting the October report. In a revised October report, 36,000 jobs were created, instead of the initial 260,000 reported. The Labor Department’s Bureau of Statistics data indicates a “remarkably … Read more