Microsoft Reveals AI Roadmap for Visual Studio Development

Microsoft has shared its roadmap for AI-powered features in Visual Studio, its integrated development environment (IDE). The roadmap outlines several improvements aimed at making the tool smarter, faster, and more intuitive. Some key areas of focus include streamlining mode switching, supporting complex workflows, and enhancing Agent Mode. Microsoft plans to introduce new agents, such as … Read more

Low Choline Linked to Anxiety Disorders, Study Suggests Nutritional Approach Could Help

Scientists have identified a significant link between low levels of choline and anxiety disorders. Researchers at the University of California Davis analyzed data from 25 studies and found that people with anxiety disorders have lower levels of choline in their brains compared to those without anxiety. The study suggests that upping intake of this essential … Read more

House Votes on Releasing Epstein Files

The US House is set to vote next week on a bill that would release files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation, despite months of resistance from Republican leaders. A petition signed by 218 lawmakers, including all Democrats and four Republicans, has pushed the measure forward after President Trump accused Democrats of selectively leaking … Read more

How Your Data is Used by NYTimes.com for Personalized Advertising

The New York Times uses cookies and similar methods (“Cookies”) to recognize visitors and remember their preferences. This data can be used for various purposes, including: 1. **Personalized advertising**: The data helps create profiles for targeted ads based on your interests, browsing history, and device information. 2. **Advertising measurement**: Cookies track the effectiveness of ads … Read more

Shutdown Wounds Begin to Heal for US Economy

The federal government shutdown has finally ended, and billions of dollars in federal funding are flowing again. While the economic impact of the six-week disruption was significant, experts say the long-term effects will be relatively modest. During the shutdown, millions of Americans faced food insecurity, flight delays, and cancellations, leading to a decline in consumer … Read more

Pfizer Selling Stake in BioNTech Partner Amid COVID Losses

Pfizer is selling its remaining stake in partner BioNTech, which developed the Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine. This comes as Pfizer’s stock fell 5% before the market opened on Thursday. The decision may impact the US pharma giant’s ability to benefit from BioNTech’s future vaccine sales. Source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4521405-pfizer-divest-remaining-stake-biontech

Canary Capital Files MOG Coin ETF Amid Memecoin Decline

Canary Capital, a firm behind the first US Spot XRP ETF, is expanding its niche crypto product offerings with a new filing for an exchange-traded fund tied to MOG Coin, a cat-themed memecoin. The MOG Coin has seen a decline of 78% in the past year as the broader memecoin sector faces challenges. MOG Coin, … Read more

Paramount and Comcast Bidding for Warner Bros.

Major media companies including Paramount and Comcast are preparing to submit bids for Warner Bros., with some of the parties eyeing the deadline of November 20. These bidders aim to acquire the struggling studio, which has seen its share price decline recently. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year, … Read more

Polymarket’s Blockchain Innovation Lets Founder Build Global Force From Home

Prediction marketplace founder Shayne Coplan spoke at the Cantor Fitzgerald conference in Miami, where he discussed building Polymarket alone and with little money using blockchain technology from his bedroom. Coplan argued that prediction markets offer better information than polls or sportsbooks by pricing real-world outcomes through peer-to-peer trading. He sees future use cases for Polymarket … Read more

Manage Copilot Coding Agent Tasks in Visual Studio Code

Get a unified view of your Copilot coding agent tasks directly in Visual Studio Code. Easily track session logs, task status, and collaborate with Copilot without switching between apps. With the new feature, you can seamlessly switch between tasks and see progress at a glance. Continue working where Copilot left off by opening sessions in … Read more