Super Micro Computer (SMCI) has been through a turbulent ride since missing its Q1 2025 financial report deadline, sparking concerns over compliance with Nasdaq regulations. The company’s stock plummeted 48% in value, causing trust issues among investors. However, in a surprising turn of events, SMCI has declared new contracts with Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD), … Read more
Donald Trump’s chosen Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has stated his priorities for the role. According to the Wall Street Journal, Bessent will focus on implementing tax cuts and tariffs as pledged by the president-elect. This includes imposing tariffs on Chinese shipments, potentially at a rate of 60%. Additionally, reducing government spending will also be a … Read more
Apple introduced a revamped Mail app with iOS 18.2, featuring mail categorization, contact photos, and more. However, after using it extensively, the author has some doubts about its effectiveness. The new Mail app organizes emails into categories such as Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. While this sounds promising, the categorization system was found to be … Read more
Alaska is set to become a potential source of antimony, a key component in modern weapons and energy infrastructure, as the US Department of Defense seeks to diversify its mineral supplies amid rising tensions with China. Australian companies Felix Gold and Nova Minerals aim to open small-scale antimony mines in Alaska within the next few … Read more
Netflix’s Arcane has concluded its run with a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, following its second and final season. The show, derived from Riot Games’ League of Legends universe, has garnered unanimous praise from critics for its conclusion. The first season also holds a 100% approval rating, making Arcane the only perfectly-scored series … Read more
Simonetta Lein, an Italian TV personality and influencer, is selling her family’s childhood home in the medieval village of Valvasone, Italy, for €1.45 million (US$1.5 million). The historic villa, located on a 2-acre lot surrounded by vineyards, features a four-bedroom main home, an operational bed and breakfast, and 15 bedrooms that can accommodate up to … Read more
Austria’s OMV has seized Russian gas worth €230 million, sparking a dispute with state-owned energy giant Gazprom that has led to the suspension of gas supplies. The move, which has surprised industry insiders, comes as OMV attempts to exit its contracts with Gazprom, which run until 2040. The seizure occurred after OMV won an arbitration … Read more
A team from Johns Hopkins University has made a groundbreaking discovery in Syria that’s rewriting the history of alphabetic writing. The researchers found finger-length clay cylinders etched with what appears to be the oldest alphabet in human history, dating back approximately 2400 BCE. This incredible finding challenges existing theories about the origins of alphabets and … Read more
Senator Rand Paul has spoken out against the idea of using the military to carry out mass deportations of people living in the US illegally, citing a 19th-century law that prohibits federal troops from being used in domestic law enforcement. Paul supports the deportation of individuals with criminal records but believes law enforcement agencies are … Read more
UK Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell has accused the West of playing into Vladimir Putin’s hands during the Ukraine war. The remarks come after Russia lowered its threshold for nuclear weapon use, sparking fears of WW3. Bell claims that if the West had provided clear support to Ukraine from the start, the conflict could have been … Read more