Trump Nominates Fiserv CEO to Lead Social Security Administration

President-elect Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano, CEO of financial software giant Fiserv, to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. Bisignano has a background in leading large corporations, previously serving as chief operating officer at JPMorgan Chase and holding senior roles at Shearson Lehman Brothers, an investment bank that collapsed in 2008. … Read more

Google Prepares Conversational AI Mode for Android Search App

Google is working on a new feature called “AI Mode” for its Android search app, which appears to be a conversational and visual experience. The feature allows users to interact with Google Search through voice input, taking pictures or adding existing ones, and asking follow-up questions. A recent decompiled version of the Google app’s code … Read more

Colorado Sees Decline in Fatal Drug Overdoses in 2024 So Far

The number of fatal drug overdoses in Denver and across Colorado has decreased through the first half of 2024, according to recent data. According to Tyler Coyle, an addiction medicine doctor and associate professor of psychiatry at CU School of Medicine, there could be a few reasons for this decline. One possible explanation is that … Read more

Tesla Stock Soars on Analyst Upticks Amid Optimism Over EVs and FSD Tech

Analysts have upgraded their views on Tesla Inc., increasing price targets for the electric vehicle (EV) company’s stock after a recent upgrade by Roth MKM from “neutral” to “buy.” Bank of America Securities raised its target price to $400, while maintaining a “buy” rating. Senior Automotive Analyst John Murphy visited Tesla’s gigafactory in Texas and … Read more

Ancient Americans Favored Mammoths as Primary Food Source

Early Indigenous Americans relied heavily on meat from mammoths to survive, according to a new study published in Science Advances. Researchers analyzed the bones of an 18-month-old boy, Anzick-1, who lived around 13,000 years ago in Montana. The findings reveal that his mother’s diet was similar to that of a “mammoth specialist,” with about 40% … Read more

FIFA Club World Cup Draw Reveal 32 Teams Competing

The first edition of the redesigned FIFA Club World Cup has been drawn, featuring 32 teams from around the world. Despite being seeded in Pot 2, Chelsea’s participation makes this tournament more intriguing due to the absence of other European teams. Three new teams join the competition: Flamengo, Club León, and Espérance de Tunis. The … Read more

Yahoo Family of Brands Disclose Data Use Practices

As part of the Yahoo family of brands, including Engadget, we use cookies and personal data to provide additional services such as digital advertising. Users have the option to reject these practices by clicking “Reject all” or manage their choices through our privacy settings page. This policy outlines how we use your data in more … Read more

Exploring Harvester OS for Home Labs

Harvester is an operating system designed for large-scale operations and home servers, but it comes with a steep price tag in terms of hardware requirements. To build a home lab centered around Harvester, one needs to invest in high-end hardware, including an 8-core x86 CPU, 200GB storage, and 32GB RAM. While Harvester’s minimum requirements are … Read more

Airlines Boost Earnings, Retailers Adjust Forecasts Amid Disruptions

Two US airlines have revised their profit expectations while a discount retailer has cut its forecast due to hurricane-related expenses. American Airlines raised its adjusted fourth-quarter earnings per share between $0.55 and $0.75. In contrast, Dollar General lowered its annual profit outlook after incurring $32.7 million in third-quarter hurricane costs. Five Below is raising its … Read more

South Korea’s President Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law

South Korea’s governing party chief has expressed support for suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers, increasing the likelihood of his impeachment. The move comes as opposition parties push to pass a parliamentary vote on Saturday, citing Yoon’s short-lived martial law declaration as “unconstitutional and illegal.” Yoon’s nighttime martial law decree has sparked turmoil in South … Read more