A team of paleontologists from the UK, University of Birmingham, and Morocco has unearthed the oldest known cerapodan ornithischian dinosaur, dating back to approximately 168 million years ago. The discovery, published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, sheds light on the evolution of these small, plant-eating dinosaurs that hopped around on two legs like … Read more
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is set to acquire chip start-up Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion, a move aimed at bolstering its bet on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. The deal is also seen as an attempt by SoftBank to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the AI chip market. Ampere was founded eight years ago with the … Read more
Luckin Coffee, a Chinese coffee chain that has overtaken Starbucks as the largest coffee chain in China, is expanding to the US market with plans to sell its signature low-cost drinks for $2 to $3. This new entrant threatens Starbucks’ dominance in American coffee-drinking culture, which saw millions of customers leave the brand last year … Read more
Indonesia has ratified changes to its military law, allowing armed forces personnel to hold more civilian posts. The move has sparked concerns among analysts and activists that it could lead to a resurgence of the military in government affairs. Critics say the revised law is reminiscent of the “New Order” era under former authoritarian ruler … Read more
Ben & Jerry’s has accused its parent company, Unilever, of ousting the ice cream maker’s CEO over his support for progressive social activism. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in New York, claims that Unilever breached a merger agreement between the two companies and moved to dismiss David Stever as CEO without proper … Read more
Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel, the second to target the country since the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire. The Israeli military intercepted the missile before it entered the country, with no injuries reported. The Houthis said the missile targeted Ben Gurion International Airport, as well as US warships and aircraft … Read more
The latest installment in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series is a standalone entry that requires little knowledge of previous games to enjoy. Set in feudal Japan, Shadows allows players to explore the country without any prior understanding of the Assassin’s Creed lore. Unlike other games in the series, Shadows doesn’t rely on complex storytelling or connections … Read more
Researchers in Missouri have made a promising discovery in their fight against Alzheimer’s disease. A new study suggests that an experimental drug, gantenerumab, may prevent early-onset Alzheimer’s in people genetically destined to get it. The study focused on 73 adults with Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Disease (DIAD), a genetic form of the disease that affects one … Read more
AOL, a part of the Yahoo family of brands, is now open about its use of cookies and personal data to enhance user experience. The company operates several popular sites and apps under this umbrella, including Yahoo and AOL. To better serve users, AOL and its partners utilize cookies to collect additional information. However, users … Read more
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia’s Engels airbase in Saratov region overnight, with the Defense Ministry claiming to have downed 54 drones over the area. The governor of Saratov reported a fire burning at the airfield and damage to around 30 houses. The Ukrainian military claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it was a … Read more