DF Cuba’s energy grid has collapsed, leaving millions without power, as the island struggles with aging infrastructure, natural disasters, and economic turmoil. The state-run utility company, the Cuban Electric Union, said workers were attempting to restore power but warned that the process could take days. A power plant in Matanzas suffered an overnight failure, triggering a … Read more
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is about to become slightly closer and brighter than usual. On December 6, it will reach a distance of 380 million miles from Earth, its closest point this year. This alignment with the Sun will make Jupiter shine brighter than at any other time. The best viewing … Read more
Pure Storage reported Q3 2025 revenues rising 9% to $831 million, driven by a top-four hyperscaler licensing deal worth its Purity OS and Direct Flash Module (DFM) technology. This deal is expected to bring in cash from fiscal 2027. The four hyperscalers involved are AWS, Azure, Google, and Meta, the fourth largest. Pure has been … Read more
A recent report by a humanitarian organization documents Israel’s actions during its October 7, 2023, offensive on the occupied Gaza Strip. The report examines allegations of civilian casualties, destruction of infrastructure, forced displacement, and obstruction of humanitarian aid. It analyzes Israeli statements and intent behind these actions, concluding that genocide has been committed against Palestinians … Read more
A new law aimed at curbing childhood obesity in the UK will ban junk food ads from television and online platforms, starting from October 2025. The regulations will restrict TV adverts for junk food products to airtime after 9pm, while paid online adverts will be prohibited altogether. The move is part of a key government … Read more
Arsenal secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League. The Gunners dominated possession and capitalized on set-pieces, scoring two crucial goals from corners. Despite missing one of their primary aerial threats, Gabriel Magalhaes, who was injured, other players stepped up to secure the win. The match showcased Arsenal’s ability to capitalize … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as the next head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Trump praised Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and CEO of Patomak Partners, for his support of “common sense regulations” in the capital markets. The SEC oversees US securities markets and investments, currently … Read more
The NFL season is in full swing, but a slew of injuries has taken its toll on several playoff contenders. The 49ers, who were expected to contend for the playoffs, now find themselves at 5-7 and 1-3 in the NFC West after missing time from key skill players, including Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle. Meanwhile, … Read more
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio has come to the defense of linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who was suspended for three games after a hit on Trevor Lawrence that sparked a brawl. Al-Shaair’s actions have been widely criticized, with many calling for harsher consequences. However, Caserio argues that the narrative surrounding Al-Shaair has been unfairly negative … Read more
Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of fraud. The 59-year-old former CEO was initially charged with seven counts of fraud, conspiracy, and market manipulation charges in July last year. Mashinsky misled customers into investing in Celsius, artificially inflating the value of its proprietary … Read more