Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum chip, the Majorana 1, which it claims is less prone to errors than rival chips. The hybrid chip combines semiconductors and superconductors, using a subatomic particle called the Majorana fermion to reduce errors. The company’s prediction that quantum computing is “years, not decades” away comes as Google and IBM … Read more
A growing number of Americans are stockpiling non-perishable food items and other essentials in preparation for potential tariffs, which could lead to price increases and supply chain disruptions. In response to the Trump administration’s ongoing threat of tariffs, more than 250 readers shared their plans with The New York Times Cooking. Coffee was the most … Read more
The Queen attended a recent performance at the National Theatre, where she and Gatwa supported the Actors Benevolent Fund after the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020. During the event, Sir Damon Buffini praised the Queen for her patronage, stating it means “a huge amount” to the theatre. The National Theatre is now fundraising to upgrade its … Read more
US President Donald Trump has expressed his opposition to Tesla building a factory in India, citing “unfair” tariffs that would benefit local automakers. The move comes as Tesla prepares to enter India’s electric vehicle market, with plans to launch in April and establish showrooms in New Delhi and Mumbai. However, Trump claimed it is “impossible” … Read more
The White Lotus has returned for its third season, and it’s off to a messy start. The latest installment in the Emmy Award-winning series by Mike White follows several groups of people vacationing at a White Lotus resort in Thailand. Among them are a group of longtime best friends, a bizarre family, a free spirit … Read more
Former Mets GM Steve Phillips predicts that Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Toronto Blue Jays’ first baseman, will sign with the New York Yankees next offseason. According to Phillips, Guerrero’s signing would be key in forming the core of the Yankees’ lineup, alongside Aaron Judge, and would allow them to spend less money than rival teams … Read more
Actress Blake Lively has added nearly 50 pages to her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment, retaliation, and defamation. The amended complaint states that additional women who worked on the set of the movie “It Ends With Us” were made uncomfortable by Baldoni’s behavior. Lively alleges that after she first reported … Read more
Mortgage applications dropped by 6.6% from last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. This decline is more pronounced on an unadjusted basis, where applications fell by 4%. The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 38.7%, down from 40.2% last week. Refinance index numbers also dropped, falling 7% compared to the previous … Read more
The UK’s inflation rate has risen to 3% in the year to January, exceeding expectations of 2.8%. Economists point to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ record budget as a major contributor to rising costs. The Bank of England expects inflation to hit 4% by the end of the year, forcing Governor Andrew Bailey to write to the … Read more
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has reassured fans that she is okay after a match in Dubai was disrupted by a man with “fixated behavior”. The incident occurred during her Round of 32 match against Karolína Muchová, and Raducanu had previously seen the individual approaching her at her hotel. Raducanu reported the incident to … Read more