NASA has awarded a contract to Quantum Computing (QUBT) to use its entropy quantum optimization machine, Dirac-3, for the space agency’s imaging and data processing needs. The partnership aims to leverage QUBT’s technology to improve image reconstruction and information extraction from radar-generated interferometric data. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Quantum Computing … Read more
A nuclear startup led by Sam Altman has secured a major deal with an AI firm, demonstrating the growing potential of artificial intelligence in the energy sector. The partnership aims to optimize power supply and efficiency in nuclear reactors. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. This latest collaboration highlights the increasing role of AI … Read more
King Charles III is facing pressure to take stronger action against his scandal-prone brother, Prince Andrew, amid a new controversy over alleged ties to a Chinese businessman. The latest incident involves Yang Tengbo, who was barred from the UK due to concerns he cultivated links with Andrew in an effort to influence British elites on … Read more
The US Department of Justice’s decision to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger is seen as out of touch with the needs of everyday Americans. As inflation continues to rise, grocery prices remain high and access to affordable food is becoming increasingly difficult. Critics argue that this decision will ultimately benefit Amazon and Walmart, allowing them to … Read more
A mass grave containing an estimated 100,000 bodies has been discovered in a compound on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. The site, previously used as a mass burial ground by Bashar al-Assad’s army for over a decade, is believed to be one of the regime’s largest. The compound, which spans around two football fields, was … Read more
Rescue teams finally cleared a difficult passage in Italy’s Bueno Fonteno cave, completing their four-day operation to extract an injured spelunker. The rescue of Ottavia Piana, 32, who fell five meters while exploring the uncharted cave on Saturday, is now complete. Piana suffered multiple fractures, including those to her face, ribs, and knee. Doctors have … Read more
The latest Mega Millions drawing has pushed the jackpot to a record-breaking $825 million. The numbers drawn were 56, 66, 67, 68 and 69, with the Mega Ball being 18 and the Megaplier being 4X. No one claimed the massive prize of over $700 million in December’s drawing, and this latest effort has done little … Read more
A coalition of over 100 food distributors, restaurateurs, trade associations, and small businesses is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to exempt them from a new congestion pricing plan that starts on January 5. The $9 daily toll for vehicles entering below 60th Street will increase to up to $21.60 per entry for trucks. Industry leaders argue … Read more
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has reaffirmed Warsaw’s commitment to supporting Ukraine during a surprise visit to Lviv. However, he also warned that Poland cannot give everything to its neighbor due to increasing threats from Russia. Tusk stated that Poland is also facing sabotage, diversion, and hybrid attacks aimed at citizens and the state. Despite … Read more
Two Mega Millions players in California came close to winning a massive jackpot but fell short. The tickets, sold in Yucca Valley and Morgan Hill, matched all five numbers in Tuesday’s drawing but didn’t hit the Mega Ball. As a result, they each won $226,328 instead of the estimated $760 million. The odds of winning … Read more