Apple Posts Solid Q2 Earnings Despite Services Miss

Apple has delivered solid quarterly numbers, exceeding expectations on iPhone sales and China growth. The company’s fiscal 2025 second-quarter revenue rose 5% year over year to $95.4 billion, driven by strong demand for iPhones. iPhone sales increased 2% to $46.84 billion, beating estimates by roughly $1 billion. In China, Apple’s largest market, revenue of $16 … Read more

Kohl’s Appoints Interim CEO Michael Bender Amid CEO Transition Process

Kohl’s Corporation has appointed Michael Bender as its interim chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. The move comes after the company terminated Ashley Buchanan for cause, citing violations of company policies due to undisclosed conflicts of interest in vendor transactions. Bender, who served as a director on Kohl’s board since 2019 and was recently appointed … Read more

US Government Uses AI to Monitor Workers for Anti-Trump Sentiment

The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is using artificial intelligence to monitor federal agency communications and assess employees’ sentiment towards President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. The system, which has been largely overshadowed by tariff debates and constitutional concerns, has raised concerns about the erosion of transparency in public institutions. According to reports, … Read more

Robotic Swarm Can Adapt Like ‘Liquid,’ Support Human Weight

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden have developed a swarm of 30 robots that can act like a material. The cylindrical robots are made from polylactic acid and feature magnets, yellow gears, and a center with a ring of gears. These components enable the robots to “flow” like water and harden to support … Read more

Clippers Outlast Nuggets 111-105 to Reach NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Clippers forced a deciding Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets with a thrilling 111-105 victory on Thursday, sending the series to its final match. James Harden led the charge for the Clippers, scoring 28 points and dishing out eight assists. Kawhi Leonard also put up an impressive performance, netting 27 points and … Read more

Mike Sullivan Hired as Rangers Coach for 5 Years, $20M Annual Pay

The New York Rangers have announced the hiring of Mike Sullivan as their new head coach, days after he parted ways with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sullivan’s five-year deal is worth an estimated $100 million over the contract period, making him the highest-paid coach in NHL history. General manager Chris Drury praised Sullivan’s ability to bring … Read more

American Unveils Flagship Suite Seats on New 787-9 Aircraft

American Airlines has introduced the premium Flagship Suite seats on its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring private seats with privacy doors, personalized storage space, and a unique chaise lounge seating option. The airline’s inaugural international flight offering this experience will take place on June 5 from Chicago to London. Customers can purchase tickets for … Read more

Confirming Human Identity with CAPTCHA System

Google’s CAPTCHA system is designed to prevent automated programs from accessing websites. It requires users to confirm that they are human by solving a simple puzzle or completing a challenge. The reference ID provided is likely used to verify the user’s identity and ensure that the interaction is legitimate. When a user enters the correct … Read more