D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock surged higher on Wednesday, with shares up 13.6% as of 2:30 p.m. ET. The company’s valuation is climbing after Microsoft unveiled its new quantum-computing chip, Majorana 1. Microsoft’s breakthrough technology uses a novel conductor approach to control Majorana particles, which could solve problems in other quantum computing methods. This development may … Read more
Microsoft’s data center lease cancellations have raised investor skepticism about the AI-led stock-market boom. Analysts at TD Cowen noted that the tech giant has scrapped leases for hundreds of megawatts of capacity with private data-center operators, suggesting potential oversupply. This news comes as Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in AI and cloud capacity this … Read more
Disney+ has released a teaser trailer for the second season of Andor, the Star Wars prequel series to Rogue One and A New Hope. The first season received critical acclaim for its gritty aesthetic and complex narrative, which follows Cassian Andor’s transformation from a “revolution-averse” cynic to a key player in the Rebel Alliance. The … Read more
Pope Francis, 88, is resting at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after a 10-day hospitalization for a complex lung infection that led to early stages of kidney insufficiency, according to the Vatican. The pope’s condition has been deemed “touch-and-go” due to his age and pre-existing lung disease. Francis was admitted to the hospital on February 14th with … Read more
Alec Baldwin lost control when confronted by an ambush comedian on the street over the death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The comedian, impersonating Donald Trump, cornered Baldwin while he was loading his belongings into a vehicle. The exchange ended with Baldwin threatening the heckler, saying “If this camera wasn’t here, I’d snap your f—ing … Read more
A 74-year-old former surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, has admitted to committing “despicable acts” and understands the suffering caused to his alleged victims in a French child abuse trial. The trial, which is believed to be the largest child abuse case in French history, accuses Le Scouarnec of abusing hundreds of patients, mostly children under 15 … Read more
A powerful X2.0 solar flare erupted from the Sun’s northwest limb on February 23, 2025, at 19:27 UTC. The flare was part of Active Region 4001 and lasted until 19:34 UTC. A coronal mass ejection (CME) was produced, but it is unlikely to affect Earth. This solar flare is the strongest so far in 2025, … Read more
Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger, 31, is making waves in the entertainment industry after landing a role on HBO’s “The White Lotus” season three. The show’s creator, Mike White, has launched the careers of numerous young actors in the past. Schwarzenegger spoke about his experience on set, saying it was a “really interesting bonding experience” and likened … Read more
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday after the crew reported seeing haze in the cockpit. The Boeing 717 aircraft, carrying 94 passengers and two pilots, returned to the airport around 9 a.m. after the pilot declared an emergency due to “possible smoke” inside the plane. … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s point person on government waste, Elon Musk, renewed his threat to fire federal workers who don’t comply with a demand to justify their jobs, despite the administration saying workers didn’t have to respond. A weekend email from Musk sparked confusion and raised questions about his authority within the administration. Musk appointed … Read more