State Sen. Jenifer Branning has won a seat on the Mississippi Supreme Court, defeating Justice Jim Kitchens in a runoff election. The Associated Press declared Branning the winner after official results were reported from counties. Branning, a self-proclaimed “constitutional conservative,” was endorsed by the state Republican Party and won support from Republican areas of the … Read more
US export restrictions on Nvidia chips have forced China to shift towards developing its own GPU technology, but the transition has been slow due to compatibility and cost issues. The high costs and complexity involved in switching to domestic alternatives make it challenging for data centers to adopt new hardware. Chinese start-ups are making progress … Read more
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has stated that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is slowing down due to the industry’s competitive landscape becoming established. The low-hanging fruit for AI innovation, such as improving language models like ChatGPT and Gemini, has been reached. Pichai predicts that incremental updates will continue to improve AI capabilities, making it … Read more
A highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, has been detected in a commercial layer chicken flock in Sioux County, Iowa. This is the state’s first confirmed case since June and the fourth overall this year. H5N1 affects both wild and domestic bird populations, but often proves fatal to domestic birds like chickens and turkeys. The virus … Read more
A pair of iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” has been sold at auction for a record-breaking $28 million, more than triple the initial estimate of $3 million. The shoes were stolen from a museum in 2005 and their whereabouts remained a mystery until they were recovered by the … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has not seen a corresponding increase in earnings per share (EPS) revisions since Donald Trump’s victory in the Presidential elections. As of Friday, analysts’ adjusted EPS estimates for FY2025 have only increased by 1.6%, despite the stock price surging +51% year-to-date. Gary Black, managing partner at The Future Fund LLC and … Read more
For decades, humans were depicted as relying heavily on stone. However, recent discoveries at Kalambo Falls in Zambia suggest this view may need adjustment. Researchers have found wooden structures dating back approximately 476,000 years. These structures appear to be carefully shaped and joined, possibly forming a platform or the base of a shelter. The woodworking … Read more
Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his flyweight title against Kai Asakura at UFC 310, showcasing his grappling skills in the second round to secure a stunning knockout victory. The event took place on December 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pantoja faced off against Asakura in the main event, with both fighters showing impressive … Read more
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has placed Google Payment Corp under federal supervision due to concerns over its error resolution and fraud prevention processes, posing risks to consumers. The agency found that complaints about Google Pay Balance and peer-to-peer payments were not thoroughly investigated and lacked adequate explanation of the results. Google claims … Read more
Elon Musk has warned Republicans who oppose Donald Trump that they may face retaliation from him. The billionaire entrepreneur and SpaceX CEO made the statement during an interview, sparking concerns among his critics. While Musk’s exact intentions are unclear, his words have raised eyebrows in Washington and beyond. The FT Digital Edition is now live, … Read more