US inflation fears eased in July as consumer prices rose less than expected. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit new highs on Tuesday after a tame CPI report, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average also rising. However, former White House economist Jared Bernstein cautioned that the figures may not accurately reflect the true state … Read more
Artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity AI has made an unexpected $34.5bn (£25.6bn) takeover bid for Google’s popular web browser, Google Chrome. The three-year-old firm is backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and chip maker Nvidia. Perplexity’s CEO is a former Google employee, and the company claims its offer is a commitment to the open web, user … Read more
A recent study has found that around 5% of common Australian wild birds, including kookaburras and lorikeets, may have undergone “sex reversal”, where their genetic sex does not match their reproductive organs. The research tested 480 birds across five species and found 24 instances of mismatched DNA and physical characteristics. The study suggests that sex … Read more
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Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, visited Lebanon on Wednesday, meeting with leaders amid pressure to disarm the militant group Hezbollah. The visit came as the Lebanese government seeks to implement a US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year. Hezbollah has rejected the plan, which followed weeks of shuttle diplomacy by … Read more
The “Sex and the City” universe is coming to a close. After three seasons, HBO Max’s spinoff series “And Just Like That,” starring Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, will conclude with its two-part series finale. According to showrunner Michael Patrick King, this marks the end of an era for fans of the iconic franchise. … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s love for luxury and golf has led him to cut ties with traditional business ventures like golf courses, which now make up less than half of his wealth. A new analysis from the left-leaning watchdog group Accountable.US claims that nearly 73% of Trump’s estimated $15.9 billion worth comes from crypto holdings … Read more
A bright light was visible in the sky on Tuesday night after the Perseid meteor shower, causing confusion among viewers. The light was not a super-sized meteor or UFO but rather a Vulcan rocket launched by United Launch Alliance. The rocket took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 9 p.m., carrying an experimental navigation satellite … Read more
Tesla is recruiting test drivers in Queens, New York, to operate cars with “automated driving systems,” despite not having applied for necessary permits. The company has hired vehicle operators to conduct dynamic audio and camera data collection for testing and training purposes. However, the city’s Department of Transportation requires any company testing AVs in NYC … Read more
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has signed a four-year contract extension worth $48 million, averaging $12 million per year. The deal includes $30 million in guarantees, ranking third for a running back. Cook’s new contract comes after a hold-in during training camp, which started on August 3. Cook had been without a new contract … Read more