Alibaba Group reported a 13% year-on-year sales growth for its Cloud Intelligence unit, driven by the strength of its cloud and AI-driven businesses. The company’s net income reached $6.72 billion, up from $4.33 billion last year, and revenue came in at $280.15 billion. The retail giant’s tech activities are being closely watched by investors, following … Read more
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia but is not at risk of death. According to Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the pope’s condition has stabilized despite being 88 and fragile due to previous health concerns. The double pneumonia infection can cause serious inflammation and scarring in both lungs, making breathing difficult. The pope was able to get … Read more
Meta has approved a new bonus plan that could give company executives a pay boost of up to 200% of their base salary, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The plan is designed to motivate executive officers to focus on company priorities and reward them for results and achievements. The plan increases the … Read more
China’s latest animated blockbuster, “Ne Zha 2,” has broken box office records and become the highest-grossing animated film globally. The film’s success has sparked national pride among Chinese audiences and hostility towards rival Hollywood movies, including the latest Marvel installment. “Ne Zha 2” has outperformed Disney’s “Inside Out 2” at home and boasts record-breaking sales … Read more
The New York Knicks edged the Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night, improving to 36-18 following their All-Star break hiatus. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 32 points and 18 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists. Mikal Bridges contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who won despite … Read more
A team of scientists, led by Professor José R Penadés at Imperial College London, spent over a decade researching superbugs and their immunity to antibiotics. However, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool created by Google solved the complex problem in just two days. Penadés’ team had been working on understanding how superbugs form and spread, … Read more
Innersloth has announced Among Us 3D, a non-VR version of the popular social stealth sim game. The move is seen as a reversal for Meta Quest users who previously had access to a VR-exclusive version. However, this change brings great news for those without VR headsets. Among Us 3D will feature core gameplay elements, including … Read more
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has directed six gas companies to reduce total gas bills by five percent for March and April bills. The move comes in response to high usage during the winter due to harsh weather, lingering concerns about inflation, and increased delivery expenses. Customers who have seen dramatic increases in … Read more
Australian soap opera Neighbours has been canceled once again, this time after nearly three years of revival on Amazon Prime Video. The show’s producers have confirmed that production will end in July, with new episodes continuing to air four times a week until the end of the year. The news comes as no surprise, given … Read more
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) marked the birth of the United States with a special ceremony at the Veterans Historical Plaza on Monday morning. The event honored men and women who fought or contributed to the American Revolution, as well as veterans who served. The ceremony featured patriotic music, flag-dressing performances by four … Read more