Galaxy Z Fold 7 Durability Test: Surprising Results After 200,000 Folds

Samsung’s latest foldable flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, boasts a remarkable durability rating of up to 500,000 folds, twice the number of its predecessors. But can it withstand real-world usage? A YouTuber named Tech-it put the phone through an extraordinary test by manually folding it over 200,000 times. The results were surprising: after just … Read more

Fort Worth City Council Votes to Suspend Diversity, Equity Initiatives Amid Fiscal Pressure

The Fort Worth City Council voted 7-4 to suspend diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in an effort to comply with federal requirements and protect millions of dollars in federal grants. The decision came after nearly five hours of public comment and debate. Council members who voted against the suspension included three Black members, Mia … Read more

Website Blocked Due to Security Measures

A security service has been triggered on this website, blocking your access due to potential security threats. The possible causes include submitting suspicious words or phrases, SQL commands, or malformed data. To report the issue, email the site owner and provide details of what you were doing when the block occurred, including the Cloudflare Ray … Read more

Health Tech News Briefs from STAT’s Newsletter Team

Good morning! We’re filling in for Mario as he takes a break. Brittany and I will be bringing you health tech news every other day. Last week was busy at the White House, with several significant updates on consumer data privacy litigation, interoperability rules, and class action lawsuits. We’ll dive into these stories over the … Read more

Russian Drones Target Ukrainian Compressor Station Handling Azerbaijani Gas Transit

A wave of drones struck a Ukrainian compressor station near the Romanian border on Wednesday, crippling Europe’s reliance on Azerbaijan as a key gas transit route. The attack, attributed to Russia, has raised concerns about Moscow’s intentions in undermining Kyiv’s ties with Azerbaijan and Western allies. Tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan have been escalating since … Read more

Claire’s Files for Second Bankruptcy in 7 Years Amid Online Competition

Claire’s, the popular shopping mall chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years. The company cited increased competition from online retailers and a shift away from brick-and-mortar retail as reasons for its financial struggles. With over 100 locations in California and 15 in the Los Angeles area, Claire’s … Read more

Palantir Achieves Historic $1 Billion Quarter Driven by AI Leap

Palantir Technologies has achieved a milestone that would have seemed outlandish even a year ago, posting its first-ever billion-dollar quarter thanks to a significant boom in artificial intelligence (AI). The software and data analytics giant reported $1 billion in revenue for its most recent quarter, up 48% year over year, with U.S. revenue alone jumping … Read more

Cowboys Consider Trading Micah Parsons to Cardinals

The Dallas Cowboys’ situation with Micah Parsons could worsen if his trade request doesn’t work out. Parsons has requested a trade, and Jerry Jones says negotiations are normal. However, Parsons is the best young defender in football, and losing him would be costly for the Cowboys. If a trade happens, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report … Read more

Super Micro Shares Plummet 18% on Disappointing Earnings and Guidance

Super Micro Computer’s shares plummeted 18% after posting weaker-than-expected fiscal fourth quarter results. The company cited a June revenue shortfall due to lack of working capital and “specification changes from a major new customer” as reasons for the decline. Despite efforts to mitigate the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Super Micro still reported lower … Read more

Apple TV 4K Launch Specified for September

A new report from a reliable source has confirmed that Apple is set to release a new Apple TV 4K model later this year, with September being the most likely launch window. According to MacRumors, the current model will be discontinued in favor of the new device. While no details about features have been revealed, … Read more