US machinery rental firm Herc Holdings has surprised the industry by outbidding rival United Rentals to acquire smaller rival H&E Equipment Services for $5.3 billion, excluding debt. The deal, which would combine the world’s third- and fifth-largest equipment rental firms, comes after a 35-day “go-shop” period during which United Rentals had expressed interest in acquiring … Read more
Xbox Game Pass is getting a new wave of exciting additions in late February. As gamers know, an active subscription will give access to Avowed on February 18, as well as two other highly-anticipated titles – Watch Dogs: Legion and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Avowed, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, puts players in control of a … Read more
A “city-killer” asteroid now poses a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in December 2023, according to NASA data released Tuesday. The asteroid, named 2024 YR4, is being closely monitored by the international astronomical community. Experts say there’s no need for alarm, despite the increasing odds. The James Webb Space Telescope will observe the asteroid next … Read more
Huawei’s Mate XT Ultimate Design is now available globally, offering a unique trifold design that bends twice to create three distinct sections, resembling an accordion. The phone expands from 3.6mm thickness when unfolded to 10.2 inches wide and can be collapsed into a typical pocket-sized phone size. The device features advanced technology despite US sanctions … Read more
New York Golf Club (NYGC) defeated Jupiter Links 10-3 in a crucial match on Tuesday night, securing its first win of the season and keeping playoff contention alive. The victory marked a significant turnaround for NYGC after its previous match against Atlanta Drive Golf Club ended in a 4-0 loss. The match saw several standout … Read more
Google’s upcoming Pixel 9a is expected to bring several upgrades over its predecessor, the Pixel 9 Pro. According to leaked details, the Pixel 9a boasts a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 2424 x 1080 and a 120 Hz refresh rate, making it a more efficient option for those looking for a budget-friendly choice. Key … Read more
Tiger Woods is open about his recent embarrassing moment on the golf course during a match against Cameron Young of New York Golf Club. On Tuesday night, while lining up his shot, Woods was told he had 99 yards to the hole, but he aimed for 100 yards instead. The mistake led to a crucial … Read more
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus has confirmed that reducing smartphone usage leads to improved mental health and focus. The 30-day experiment, which blocked internet access on iPhones for half of the participants, showed significant improvements in sustained attention ability, mental health, and subjective well-being. The researchers found that blocking internet access reduced screen … Read more
A team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery in Egypt, uncovering a nearly complete skull of an apex predator species that lived 30 million years ago. The fossil, named Bastetodon syrtos, is part of the Hyaenodonta family and offers insight into a fearsome big-cat creature that was once at the top of the food … Read more
The Times of Israel’s website appears to be experiencing technical difficulties, with users unable to access the site. An error message reads “Waiting for www.timesofisrael.com to respond…” as a result of issues with JavaScript and cookie functionality. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-19-2025