Tesla has launched a new initiative in Texas called “Tesla Electric” to promote car sales with an attractive incentive. The program is available to Powerwall owners in the state, who can benefit from automatic buying and selling of electricity on their grid. This move marks Tesla’s first attempt at becoming an energy retailer. The Tesla … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen TV personality and surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS is a key agency that provides health insurance for over 140 million Americans through programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Trump, who endorsed Oz in his Senate run last year, said … Read more
Google Scholar, a research tool used globally, was founded in 2004 by two researchers. Here are 20 fun facts about its origins, use, and recent updates. The Early Days Google Scholar started with just two team members who aimed to make it easy for researchers to find and read each other’s work. They developed the … Read more
The Trade Desk has unveiled Ventura, a new streaming TV operating system designed to improve user experience, simplify advertising supply chains, and provide more accurate ad pricing. The company will partner with smart TV manufacturers and streaming TV aggregators to deploy the system, which is expected to be available as early as 2025. Ventura aims … Read more
The increasing sophistication of cyberattacks is making it challenging for organizations to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. Attackers exploiting non-human identities (NHI) can move laterally across systems, identifying vulnerabilities and compromising additional NHIs in minutes. As businesses adopt AI and IoT technologies, the number of NHIs grows exponentially, creating an expanded attack surface for … Read more
Mississippi College will cease operations after the current football season and rebrand as Mississippi Christian University by 2026. The decision marks a significant shift in the institution’s identity, with President Blake Thompson stating that it aims to become a comprehensive university recognized for academic excellence. The college’s sports teams currently compete in NCAA Division II, … Read more
Dune: Prophecy’s arrival brings a new enigma to the table, and his name is Desmond Hart. Played by Travis Fimmel, Desmond is an Arrakean who claims his crew was attacked by the emperor’s enemies. However, Emperor’s truthsayer knows he’s lying, and we’re left with more questions than answers. Desmond’s abilities, particularly his telekinetic powers, seem … Read more
Wall Street saw a rebound on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3% and surpassed its 21-day moving average, driven in part by positive earnings from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia (NVDA). The company’s third-quarter revenue nearly doubled to $35.1 billion, beating views for $33.2 billion. Meanwhile, bitcoin continued its upward trend, reaching a … Read more
Nvidia stock prices have recently been scrutinized after a recent update revealed that The Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor analyst team did not recommend buying Nvidia as one of their top 10 picks for investors to buy now. In fact, if you invested $1,000 in Nvidia in April 2005, your investment would be worth $900,893 today. … Read more
James Hopkins, founder of the grassroots organization Reset Jackson, has launched his campaign for mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, joining a field of candidates running against incumbent Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba. Lumumba is facing federal felony charges related to an ongoing FBI bribery investigation. Hopkins’ “One City, One Community” vision focuses on rebuilding the city … Read more