The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes gained ground on Wednesday afternoon before pulling back as investors analyzed the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting minutes. Defensive companies like utility, wireless telecom, property insurance, and real estate investment trusts took a hit due to market rotation. However, tech stocks received a boost from … Read more
Homeland, a critically acclaimed political thriller starring Claire Danes as a CIA operations officer, has landed on Netflix. The series, which won six Primetime Emmys and five Golden Globes, explores the mind of a brilliant woman whose paranoia about a US Marine’s loyalty could be the difference between saving the country or ruining an innocent … Read more
Movie Mercy is now available for purchase on digital platforms, 25 days after its theatrical release. The sci-fi thriller stars Chris Pratt as Detective Chris Raven, who must prove his innocence to an AI judge played by Rebecca Ferguson within a 90-minute time frame. In the movie, Judge Maddox, created by Chris Raven, starts to … Read more
Are you tired of using paid apps that compromise your privacy? Look no further! We’ve got the scoop on five fantastic free, open-source apps that will boost your productivity and keep your data secure. First up is TiddlyWiki, a non-linear notebook app that helps you break down ideas into manageable chunks. This app allows for … Read more
A ambitious pan-European project to build a next-generation stealth fighter has become mired in bickering between defense companies Airbus and Dassault Aviation, as well as between Germany and France over who should lead its development. The project, which aimed to catch up with the latest models from the US, China, and Russia, is now facing … Read more
Get ready for the new season in Malibu! The City’s Spring 2026 Recreation Guide and City Newsletter are now available online at MalibuCity.org/CommunityServices. Residents can expect to find informative articles, contact details for city departments, and a range of exciting programs. Upcoming programs include swim lessons, wellness workshops, bird-watching excursions, after-school activities with the Boys … Read more
Feeling overwhelmed? Learning to self-calm is essential to manage your emotions and avoid impulsive decisions. Here are six steps to help you regain control: **Step 1: Deep Breathing** Take slow, deep breaths, focusing on the sensation of air entering and leaving your body. Try box breathing or diaphragmatic breathing, which can calm your nervous system. … Read more
Science suggests that more than 10,000 PhD holders in STEM fields have left the US federal workforce since 2017. However, this exodus isn’t as bleak as it seems. In reality, about 86% of the remaining 730,000 STEM PhDs are still employed or retired. The majority of departures were due to factors such as buyout offers, … Read more
YouTube suffered a global outage on Tuesday, affecting thousands of users. The company revealed that the issue was caused by a problem with its recommendations system, which fails to display videos based on past viewing habits. Although the homepage is back, the full fix is still being worked on. The issue has been resolved, and … Read more
A prominent journalist in Angola was targeted by “Predator” spyware after being tricked into clicking on a malicious link sent through WhatsApp, according to a report by Amnesty International. The incident highlights the vulnerability of journalists to cyber attacks, especially in southern Africa. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-18/-predator-spyware-used-to-hack-iphone-of-journalist-in-angola