Warner Bros Discovery and DC Comics are celebrating a major win as a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the estate of Superman’s creator, Joe Shuster. The lawsuit, which aimed to stop the release of James Gunn’s upcoming film in Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Australia, was rejected due to jurisdictional issues. U.S. … Read more
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has announced that the agency will not wait for congressional action to establish a framework for cryptocurrency regulation. In his first public appearance as chair, Atkins stated that the SEC can use existing authorities to move forward with policy changes, including revising crypto special-purpose broker dealers … Read more
Google is phasing out its oldest smart thermostats, including the first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats. As of October 25, 2025, these devices will no longer receive software updates or connect to Google’s cloud services, making many features unavailable. Despite this, users can still control temperature and schedule changes using the thermostat’s screen. Google … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently implemented a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in May 2025. This change aims to maintain the purchasing power of more than 70 million beneficiaries, who receive varying amounts depending on their individual circumstances. To understand how much you can expect, consider your 35 highest-earning years and other factors such … Read more
Google’s experimental generative AI can create convincing explanations for made-up phrases, but these answers often come with a warning label. The technology, known as AI Overviews, uses vast training data to generate responses, which can be misleading and wrong. For instance, the phrase “wired is as wired does” might sound like an idiom, but it’s … Read more
Elon Musk has acknowledged that his work with President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting task force has led to a decline in Tesla sales. The company saw a 9% year-over-year decline in sales and a 71% decrease in profits during the first quarter. Musk, Tesla’s CEO, stated that the company is not on … Read more
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that walking regularly can lower the risk of developing 13 types of cancer. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford tracked over 85,000 adults for an average of 5.8 years and found a significant association between daily step … Read more
Intel’s shares slid over 7% on Friday morning, following the chipmaker’s dismal financial outlook that dashed investor hopes for a corporate comeback. New CEO Lip-Bu Tan acknowledged there is no “quick fix” to Intel’s troubles and that the company will undergo several months of job cuts. Tan announced organizational changes, including a return-to-office policy requiring … Read more
US banking regulators have relaxed rules on banks’ involvement with cryptocurrency and related activities. The Federal Reserve has withdrawn guidance urging caution when dealing with crypto-asset and stablecoin transactions. In March, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency also scrapped guidelines under the previous administration that advised banks to be cautious in the space. … Read more
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings on immigration have taken a sharp turn downward, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll. The findings come as the administration faces mounting criticism over its hard-line and sometimes legally dubious enforcement tactics. The poll found that more Americans support bringing back undocumented immigrants like Kilmar Abrego García, who was … Read more