President Trump’s executive order to encourage 401(k) investment in private equity has been met with surprising speed and enthusiasm from his administration, reversing a policy reversal by former President Joe Biden. The Labor Department recently rescinded a statement cautioning retirement plan fiduciaries against including private equity in 401(k) plans. This move comes after the Council … Read more
Lexus has revealed its new Sport Concept at Monterey Car Week, and it’s shaping up to be part of something special. The car is not the production version of the camouflaged car spotted on California roads and in the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but rather one of three high-performance coupes from Toyota. The Lexus Sport … Read more
The Biden administration took a significant step in its efforts to counter the growing technological prowess of China by enacting sweeping export controls designed to limit the country’s access to cutting-edge AI chips. The move, which was announced in October 2022 and has been reinforced since then, aims to constrain China’s ability to build advanced … Read more
Four journalists from Al Jazeera were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Sunday, including 28-year-old correspondent Anas al-Sharif. The attack has drawn strong international condemnation and raised questions about the legitimacy of Israel’s claims that Sharif was a member of Hamas. Al Jazeera initially reported five journalists were killed, but later revised … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope, finding a dozen dormant galaxies that challenge our understanding of galaxy evolution in the first billion years following the Big Bang. These “sleeping beauty” galaxies are thought to have formed stars in the distant past but mysteriously stopped doing so. Contrary to previous … Read more
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning residents and visitors about the ongoing risk of Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or “cocci,” which is caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt. The risk remains high in 2025, particularly in areas such as the Santa Clarita Valley, Central Valley, … Read more
Israel’s military pounded Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least 123 people in the last day, according to the Gaza health ministry. The surge in violence marked the worst death toll in a week and added to the massive fatalities from the nearly two-year war that has shattered the enclave housing over 2 million Palestinians. … Read more
A Premier League debut for two young players, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké, at Anfield adds to the challenge for Bournemouth. The Cherries have lost three-quarters of last season’s backline this summer. Arne Slot voiced concern about the champions’ pre-season vulnerability, particularly in midfield. Liverpool, meanwhile, is expected to react quickly despite recent difficulties. The … Read more
Spain is under “extreme risk” from new wildfires, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has warned, as firefighters battle 14 major blazes. Temperatures are expected to reach 40C in the north coast, with over 1,500 sq km (579 sq miles) of land already devastated by flames. The heatwave has spread across southeastern Europe, prompting fires in Spain, … Read more
Apple is testing new features for its voice assistant, Siri, that could change how often iPhone owners look at a screen. The company is working on adding voice controls to non-Apple apps like Amazon, Instagram, and Uber. This means users may be able to shop online with just their voice or take and edit photos … Read more