Microsoft’s shares dropped on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected growth from its Azure cloud computing platform in the fiscal second quarter. The news led some analysts to lower their price targets for the stock, with UBS lowering its target to $510 due to disappointing Azure growth. Despite the drop, the majority of analysts maintain … Read more
A rare shark sighting off the coast of Rhode Island has sparked research into the possibility that juvenile sharks are migrating northward due to climate change. In September last year, a 24-inch spinner shark was caught by Captain Carl Granquist while fishing south of Charlestown. The unusual find was identified through a collaboration between the … Read more
A new method for detecting bowel cancer has been developed, showing over 90% accuracy in predicting which patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at high risk of developing the disease. The study, funded by Cancer Research UK, found that people with IBD whose pre-cancerous cells had lost multiple copies of their DNA were more … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s executive order eliminating federal DEI programs and directing government agencies to target “illegal private sector DEI preferences” has sparked a backlash against diversity initiatives. However, several major companies have reaffirmed their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Costco, JPMorgan Chase, Apple, Pinterest, Microsoft, e.l.f. Beauty, Goldman Sachs, Cisco, Delta, and Salesforce have … Read more
The technology sector continues to drive innovation, with advances in AI and ML revolutionizing workflows, enhancing productivity, and creating new revenue opportunities. As a result, the tech sector has consistently outperformed other sectors, with the S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Index rising by approximately 37% in 2024. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the top … Read more
US President Donald Trump is pushing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue the second stage of a hostage deal with Hamas, despite potential political risks. Following visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel, Trump’s envoy Jason Witkoff arrived in Tel Aviv to promote normalization between the two countries. Trump is using both public and private … Read more
The US has seen an outbreak of bird flu, with 67 people infected in the country so far. Two important studies are set to be published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), but their release has been put on hold by the Trump administration. One study looks at whether veterinarians treating cattle have … Read more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s ($14 billion deal to acquire networking gear maker Juniper Networks, citing concerns that the acquisition would reduce competition in the market. The DOJ alleges that the deal would eliminate competition and leave only two companies – Cisco Systems and … Read more
A groundbreaking Harvard study has revealed olive oil as a powerful ally in brain building and dementia prevention. Dr. Sogol Ash, a longevity and anti-aging expert, suggests that consuming just one tablespoon of olive oil per day may slow the process of premature brain aging. The study, which analyzed the dietary behavior of 92,383 adults … Read more
A chocolate recall by Cal Yee Farm has been upgraded to the highest risk level by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency warns that consuming the product could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.” The recalled products, which include Dark Chocolate Almonds, Apricots, and Walnuts, contain common allergens such as milk, … Read more