Gators junior center Micah Handlogten returned from a season-ending injury to help fourth-ranked Florida dominate fifth-ranked Alabama 104-82 in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals. With the win, UF (29-4) advances to Sunday’s tournament title game against sixth-ranked Tennessee. Handlogten made his comeback after suffering a horrific compound fracture last year in the SEC championship game … Read more
Dollar General’s CEO flags a worrying trend in customer behavior as the company reports a decline in store traffic despite an increase in sales. The retailer saw same-store sales rise by 1.2% year-over-year during the holiday season, but customer visits to its stores dropped by about 1%. Operating profit shrunk by roughly 49%, citing store … Read more
To thrive in the age of AI, organizations must transform their business processes to take full advantage of this technology. Simply providing AI tools is not enough; businesses need to integrate AI into their daily operations to reap the benefits. The challenge is familiar – just as cloud computing and mobile devices required new approaches … Read more
Trader Joe’s has issued a recall of 61,000 bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water due to the risk of lacerations from sharp edges. The company announced the voluntary recall on March 12, which affects products sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas between December … Read more
Recession fears have resurfaced this week as the S&P 500 index fell into a correction, sparking concerns about the US economy’s future growth. However, many economists and analysts believe that a full-blown recession is unlikely, with most predicting a moderate slowdown. Several factors are being closely monitored, including tariffs and consumer spending, which could signal … Read more
US President Donald Trump has authorized airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The strikes aim to stop attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. Nine civilians were killed in the blasts, according to the Houthis. Trump said the operation is aimed at protecting American shipping and restoring navigational freedom. He warned … Read more
A team of researchers at D-Wave has successfully used its latest quantum processor to run a simulation that surpasses the capabilities of classical computers. The breakthrough, published in the journal Science, demonstrates the potential of quantum computing in solving complex problems in materials science. D-Wave’s quantum computer, powered by an annealing processor, simulated the properties … Read more
US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, killing at least 31 people, including women and children, in the process. The strikes targeted the Houthis’ military facilities and missile defenses to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets. Trump warned Iran that it will be held accountable for supporting the rebel … Read more
The Players Championship has rescheduled its Sunday tee times due to an impending cold front and thunderstorms forecasted for northeast Florida. The decision was made late Saturday afternoon to avoid a potential Monday finish, as the last time the tournament concluded on a Monday was in 2022. Tee times were moved up by several hours … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission has walked back its comments requesting a delay in the upcoming trial over Amazon’s Prime program. In a statement, FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson said his agency is fully prepared to litigate the case despite budgetary and staffing shortfalls. Earlier, lawyer Jonathan Cohen had asked a federal judge for a delay citing … Read more