Jerry Butler, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and longtime Illinois politician, has passed away at the age of 85. Born on December 8, 1939, in Sunflower, Mississippi, Butler rose to fame with The Impressions in 1958, achieving success with their first gold record single “For Your Precious Love”. He later became known as … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending has seen a significant surge in recent years, with hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and enterprises pouring billions of dollars into building out their storage and compute infrastructure to support growing AI workloads. According to IDC, AI infrastructure investment hit $31.8 billion in the first half of 2024, exceeding $100 billion … Read more
The lunar economy is taking shape, with a growing focus on using the moon’s natural resources to build scientific infrastructure and support future space exploration. A key part of this effort is the development of an Earth-moon delivery system, which will enable private companies like Firefly Aerospace to transport supplies and equipment to the lunar … Read more
The highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan is just days away, promising an electrifying atmosphere at the Dubai International Stadium. The UAE’s large expat population ensures that fans from both nations will be in attendance, creating a vibrant and well-represented crowd. Pakistan has a strong head-to-head record against India in UAE … Read more
A measles outbreak has affected nearly 100 people in Texas and New Mexico, according to state health officials. The South Plains region of Texas has been experiencing an outbreak since late January, with 90 cases reported this week. Vaccination rates in the region are significantly below federal targets. Most cases have been concentrated in Gaines … Read more
Palantir’s stock price dropped more than 5% on Thursday, following a report by The Washington Post that suggested the Trump administration plans to reduce the defense budget over the next five years. The proposed cuts could affect Palantir’s revenue, which is heavily reliant on contracts with the US Department of Defense. The report stated that … Read more
President Donald Trump’s purge of federal workers has reached public health agencies, leaving many with uncertain futures. At least 2,500 employees across several departments have been terminated or forced to leave their jobs, including those safeguarding the American public from harm. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and … Read more
Crypto exchange Bybit has launched a recovery bounty program to encourage security researchers and organizations to help recover stolen funds from the largest crypto hack in history. The program offers 10% of any recovered funds, which could lead to a reward of up to $140 million if the full amount is recovered. Bybit co-founder and … Read more
The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Los Angeles Rams personnel executive James Gladstone as their new general manager. Gladstone, 34, joins the team after spending nine seasons with the Rams, including three years as director of scouting strategy. Jaguars owner Shad Khan praised Gladstone’s vision, communication skills, and ability to bring “new ideas” to the … Read more
Warren Buffett celebrated the successes of Berkshire Hathaway in his annual letter to shareholders, highlighting the company’s 60 years of growth and stability. The billionaire investor acknowledged that he has made mistakes over the years but praised his chosen successor, Greg Abel, for being ready to act on significant investment opportunities. Buffett highlighted the importance … Read more