Amazon founder Jeff Bezos expressed optimism about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming years. During an interview at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Bezos stated he would help reduce regulations if given the opportunity. Bezos acknowledged that the US has too many regulations, saying “We do have too … Read more
Microsoft is warning its 800 million Windows 10 users that they must upgrade to Windows 11 by October 2026 to receive security updates. However, the company has announced a new 12-month extended support option for these users at a cost of $30 per PC. The move comes as Microsoft struggles to convince users to make … Read more
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been tested by a surge in cross-border strikes, with at least 11 people killed on Monday after the Lebanese militant group fired projectiles towards Israeli forces. The Israeli military carried out a series of airstrikes against what it said were Hezbollah fighters, infrastructure, and rocket launchers across … Read more
Millions of Americans are at risk of developing dementia, but early detection and proactive measures can help delay its onset and mitigate its effects. A new report by the nonprofit research organization RAND reveals that cognitive ability, lifestyle factors, and physical health can predict dementia risk up to two decades before symptoms appear. The study … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced his intention to name a new prime minister within the coming days, following Michel Barnier’s resignation after a no-confidence vote in parliament. The move comes after a tense standoff between Macron and opposition leaders, who have been pushing for his removal from office. In an address to the nation … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 0.4% to revisit the 45,000 level before closing below it. Blue chips briefly topped the new milestone but settled lower. The Nasdaq led the way, adding 0.8% as tech-heavy stocks rose. The S&P 500 bolstered its gain to 0.6%, topping the 6,000 level, and remained above its 21-day exponential … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is set to visit France this weekend, where he will attend the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. The trip has been seen as an attempt by French President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen his ties with the incoming president. Trump has been meeting with foreign leaders since winning last … Read more
Donald Trump has named David Sacks, a venture capitalist at Craft Ventures LLC, to serve as his artificial intelligence and crypto czar. This newly created position aims to help the president-elect establish himself in two rapidly growing industries. Sacks’ involvement with tech helped Trump build connections in the industry. He will now guide policy for … Read more
A new study claims that miniature black holes could be hollowing out planets and zipping through our bodies. These hypothetical objects, called primordial black holes (PBHs), are thought to be formed in the fiery aftermath of the Big Bang and could make up a significant portion of dark matter. The extreme tiny size of PBHs … Read more
Canada has announced a ban on 324 assault-style firearms as part of its ongoing efforts to tighten gun control laws. The move is aimed at reducing violence and crime, and also seeks to support the Ukrainian people in their fight against Russia’s invasion. The ban, which was announced by Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, includes … Read more