SoftBank Invests $2bn in Intel Amid US Government Consideration for Stake

SoftBank Group has agreed to invest $2 billion (£1.5 billion) in struggling US chip maker Intel, a move expected to give it a 2% stake in the business. The Japanese technology investor described Intel as a “trusted leader in innovation” and said the investment reflects their belief in the importance of advanced semiconductor manufacturing and … Read more

Breakthrough BCI Allows Inner Speech Decoding, Improving Communication for Paralyzed Patients

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have made significant strides in helping people with paralysis regain the ability to communicate. A recent study published in Cell has successfully decoded neural activity patterns from the brain’s motor cortex using machine learning algorithms, enabling users to express themselves through speech and computer cursor movements. Researchers led by Assistant Professor Frank … Read more

China Unveils Advanced Extravehicular Spacesuit for Space Station

China has achieved a major milestone in its space program with the successful third series of extravehular activities by astronaut Chen Dong on August 15, 2025. The mission marked the first time the new extravehicular spacesuit B has been tested. According to the China Astronaut Research and Training Center, the suit has supported 20 EVAs … Read more

Mysterious Server Error Leaves Users in the Dark

A recent technical issue has left users unable to access a website or online service, resulting in an “Access Denied” error message. The problem is attributed to a Varnish cache server, which has returned an error code of 54113. According to the details provided, the error appears to be related to a specific IP address … Read more

Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Out for Season with MCL Tear

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the rest of the 2025 WNBA season due to a torn MCL in her right knee. The injury occurred during Sunday’s game against the Connecticut Sun, and she is now expected to make a full recovery. This marks the third season-ending injury for the team’s guards this month, … Read more

Iga Świątek Dominates Cincinnati Open, Eyes US Open Title

Poland’s Iga Świątek secured her second U.S. Open tuneup with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini at the Cincinnati Open, reclaiming her No. 2 ranking and closing in on world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The win marked Świątek’s first title on hard courts since March 2024 and solidified her position as a top contender … Read more

Colorado Takes Control of Vaccine Policy Amid Changing Landscape

Colorado has taken a proactive step in addressing concerns over vaccine policy following changes made under President Biden’s administration. The state legislature passed a bill earlier this year that directs the board of health to consider recommendations from other high-profile doctors’ groups, rather than relying solely on the CDC panel. The move comes after vaccine … Read more

MTA Approves $1.9 Billion Contract for East Harlem Subway Extension

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has approved a $1.9 billion contract to extend the Q line into East Harlem, a project long delayed but now set to move forward. The Second Avenue Subway, initially proposed in 1929, will bring new stations to 106th, 116th, and 125th streets, serving over 110,000 commuters. Gov. Kathy Hochul hailed … Read more

Lenovo Legion Go S Review: Steam OS Upgrade Delivers Surprises

A recent upgrade to Steam OS on the Lenovo Legion Go S has resolved all issues, exceeding expectations. Initially, I thought the performance would only improve marginally with the new operating system, but I was pleasantly surprised. The machine’s capabilities have increased significantly, making it a phenomenal device overall. The release date for the updated … Read more

Trump Pushes for Putin-Zelenskyy Summit Amid War Crimes Allegations

US President Donald Trump has proposed a summit between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sparking controversy over the potential meeting’s feasibility. The plan, initially met with skepticism by European leaders, could help forge an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. However, several obstacles hinder its progress. Many analysts doubt that Putin … Read more