Google is letting a select group of “super fans” try out its new Pixel phone before it’s released to the public. The company has invited enthusiasts who demonstrate knowledge and passion for the brand to participate in beta testing future products, aiming to get feedback from dedicated users early on. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-20/google-to-let-superfans-test-pixel-11-before-it-s-announced
Memphis basketball player DeAndre Williams has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking one of several moves involving former Memphis Tigers players this week. The signings include Tyrese Hunter by the Houston Rockets and Moussa Cisse by the Dallas Mavericks. Other notable news involves Parth Upadhyaya, a journalist covering the team for The Daily Memphian. Source: … Read more
Street sweeping season is here in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Over the next few weeks, drivers who park on city streets should be aware of temporary “No Parking” signs indicating when their street will be cleaned. If you’re caught parking illegally during a street sweep, be prepared to face fines or towing to the impound … Read more
Bill Gates credits Dale Carnegie’s classic book “How to Win Friends and Influence People” as his secret to building self-confidence. The book, first published in 1937, has sold over 30 million copies and remains a favorite on library shelves. For just 20 euros, Gates believes it offers life-changing potential. The book’s approach is centered around … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, with experts like Sam Altman, Satya Nadella, and Mark Zuckerberg predicting tremendous opportunities for breakthroughs and discoveries. However, not everyone will benefit equally from the AI content flood. While some creators might find new avenues of expression, others may struggle to keep up. The tech giants are optimistic … Read more
A federal judge in Chicago questioned immigration authorities about whether they violated a court order with their continued use of tear gas and violent tactics against protesters and journalists in the area. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis had previously ruled that immigration agents were not allowed to use tear gas on protesters who pose no … Read more
A decade after introducing peanut products to young babies was shown to prevent life-threatening allergies, new research confirms that the change has made a significant difference in reducing food allergy rates among US children. Since 2015, peanut allergies began to decline, with a 27% reduction in children aged 0-3 and a further 40% decrease after … Read more
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has lifted a block on deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Ore., in support of President Trump. The decision allows some federal troops to be stationed at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. However, lawyers for Oregon and the city of Portland have … Read more
Amazon’s cloud service provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS), experienced an outage that took many websites and apps offline for over two hours on Monday. The issue started at 3 a.m. Eastern and affected major banks, gaming sites, entertainment services, and popular platforms like WhatsApp, Coinbase, and Venmo. As of 9:45 a.m. Eastern, Down Detector reported … Read more
The 1970s had its own unique set of rules that were meant to guide our behavior, but often did the opposite. As we look back, it’s clear that some of these expectations were misguided or even hurtful. Here are seven outdated “rules” from the 1970s that didn’t hold up to logic, science, or experience: 1) … Read more