Private Equity Firm Thoma Bravo is in talks to acquire human resources management software provider Dayforce Inc., according to sources close to the matter. The Minneapolis-based company could become a privately held entity in a deal that may be announced as soon as this quarter, pending regulatory approvals and other conditions. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-18/thoma-bravo-is-said-in-talks-to-buy-software-firm-dayforce
Andrew Luck, once one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in NFL history, has made an unexpected return to football. He is now the general manager of Stanford University’s football program, a role that comes with immense pressure and responsibility. Luck’s journey began six years ago when he shocked the sports world by announcing his retirement … Read more
A body has been recovered from Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman, Utah, after a 22-year-old man drowned. The victim, identified as Deng Ador, was found by a submersible robot used by the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) at around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. The search for Ador began shortly after emergency dispatchers received reports of two men struggling … Read more
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has hinted that if expansion takes place in the near future, the league will likely realign teams based on geography to reduce travel wear and tear on players. If expansion happens, the league could consider dividing its teams into more divisions or adopting a schedule similar to the one used during … Read more
Big Tech’s fall hardware events are underway, with Google’s Made by Google event taking center stage. The new Pixel 10 lineup is set to be unveiled on August 20, along with updates on watches and earbuds. Google has teased a number of surprises for the event, including celebrity appearances from Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Curry, Lando … Read more
A new case of the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has been confirmed in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, highlighting concerns about rising cases along the US east coast. The bacteria thrives in warm waters and can cause severe illness, including necrotizing fasciitis. As of July 30, Louisiana reported 17 cases, with four deaths, mostly linked to “wound/seawater … Read more
Microsoft has improved its Windows 11 dark mode by adding more consistent UI elements. The latest preview build includes updated file operation dialogs that now feature a dark theme, a long-awaited change after nearly a decade of inconsistent use in previous versions. However, the company hasn’t made any official announcements about further updates to the … Read more
Yahoo on toteuttamassa uusia eväste- ja tietosuojapolitiikkaansa, jossa tavoitteena on parantaa käyttäjien kokemusta ja turvata heidän henkilötietonsa. Konsernin sivustot ja sovellukset, kuten Yahoo, AOL, Engadget, In The Know ja Makers, käyttää evästeitä ja kerää tietoa käyttäjiltensä, mutta käyttäjille on mahdollisuus hylkää evästeet ja hallita tiedotonsa. Uudet politiikit voivat muuttua milloin tahansa, ja käyttäjillä on mahdollisuus … Read more
A retired Israeli general, Aharon Haliva, has sparked controversy with his comments on the recent Gaza conflict. In a recording broadcast by Israel’s Channel 12 TV station, Haliva stated that 50 Palestinians must die for every person killed during the violence, including children. He described the toll in Gaza as “necessary” and said it would … Read more
Researchers from Université Paris Cité in France investigated how Covid-19 affects the cardiovascular system, specifically artery stiffness, which increases naturally with age. A study of 2390 people aged 50 on average from 16 countries found that among women, a known SARS-CoV-2 infection was linked to stiffer arteries. The severity of the infection seemed to correlate … Read more