Google has acquired cloud security startup Wiz for a whopping $32 billion, marking one of its largest ever deals. The acquisition, which is now on again after being off earlier, is expected to bring significant financial gains for investors. Sequoia Capital takes home the prize as the venture capitalist (VC) with the largest payout share … Read more
US stock indices snapped a four-week losing streak on Friday, but uncertainty over trade policy and a Federal Reserve update left investors with another volatile week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 31 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 index added 0.04%, and the NASDAQ Composite added 0.5%. President Donald Trump stated that there would … Read more
The US Justice Department has moved to shield President Donald Trump from civil lawsuits by police and Democratic lawmakers seeking monetary damages for the violence during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The department’s lawyers have asked a court to replace Trump with the US government as defendants in certain claims, citing … Read more
Apple is facing a series of challenges that may signal its entry into a period of decline, reminiscent of Microsoft’s Windows Vista era. Recent events include SoftBank’s $6.5 billion acquisition of chip designer Ampere, Nvidia’s decision not to invest in Intel’s survival, and the launch of OpenAI’s expensive AI model, o1-pro. Additionally, Apple TV+ is … Read more
Alpha-gal syndrome is a rare condition that can cause severe anaphylactic shock in those who have it. According to experts, more than half a million people in the US are affected by this syndrome. The lone star tick is believed to be responsible for most cases of alpha-gal syndrome in the US. New case reports … Read more
A packed room at a meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) heard Chetan Nayak, a theoretical physicist leading Microsoft’s quantum computing effort, explain how the company is developing topological qubits. These devices could be the building blocks for a noise-resistant quantum computer. However, some physicists expressed skepticism about Microsoft’s claims, citing concerns over the … Read more
Dolly Parton is finding solace and strength in the face of recent grief after losing her husband Carl Dean on March 3. The 79-year-old singer spoke candidly about their 60-year marriage and the impact of his passing. Parton shared that while she’s doing better than expected, she still misses her late husband dearly. “I’ve been … Read more
Tesla’s stock target has been cut by Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas due to weak auto deliveries, which he forecasts will decline by around 10% year over year. The analyst reduced his price target to $410 per share, still implying a 73.5% gain from Thursday’s close. Despite the downward revision, Jonas remains bullish on Tesla … Read more
The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team made a thrilling comeback to March Madness, defeating the 14th-seeded University of Montana 85-66. The Badgers’ strong performance was largely due to the contributions of backup forward Carter Gilmore, who scored eight points and made key defensive plays in the game. Gilmore’s 8-0 run with the Badgers gave … Read more
Governments and organizations have released various resources for residents affected by deadly storms in Mississippi over the weekend. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has listed multiple locations where survivors can access essential items, including food, clothing, and household supplies. Residents in need can visit the following churches, community centers, and police stations: * Grenada … Read more