US stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 notching its sixth straight day of gains. Investors are monitoring corporate earnings, signs of progress in US President Donald Trump’s tariff negotiations, and growing concerns about a global recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 300.03 points to 40,527.62, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 95.19 … Read more
Politico, a prominent online news publication, is prompting users to review the security of their internet connection before accessing its website. Upon visiting the site, a warning message appears, stating that verification has been successful and requesting users to enable JavaScript and cookies to continue browsing. This measure is reportedly taken by Cloudflare, a performance … Read more
The NFL contract game has a peculiar aspect when it comes to new deals. The publicly disclosed average annual salary per year (new-money APY) often doesn’t reflect the actual value of the contract. A case in point is George Kittle’s recent extension, which includes an inflated final-year salary. This inflated figure brings Kittle’s new-money APY … Read more
The US government has dismantled key guardrails against disinformation, granting Russia and China more freedom to spread false information as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its rivalry with foreign adversaries. Federal funding for research on disinformation has been slashed, including hundreds of grants cancelled by the National Science Foundation. Researchers warned that this move will … Read more
Google has introduced Little Language Lessons, an innovative generative AI-based experiment that leverages Gemini to aid language learners in real-world situations. The new feature aims to provide bite-sized lessons, offering practical tips and authentic conversations to help users master various aspects of a new language. The three primary facets of the experiment are designed to … Read more
New photos of dummy units for all four expected iPhone 17 models have been released, showing the devices in both black and white shades. The designs are largely negative, with many calling them “ugly” or “monstrous.” However, experts believe that perceptions may change once the finished phones are released. The images show the rear panels … Read more
Researchers have successfully stabilized a carbene, a molecule thought to be highly unstable and reactive, in water for months using a protective “suit of armor” molecule. The breakthrough, led by a team from the University of California, Riverside, sheds new light on vitamin B1’s role in metabolic processes. The achievement could lead to more efficient … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s attempts to sway Canada’s election by threatening to annex the country have had little impact on the outcome. The Conservative Party, which Trump famously pushed down the political stairs, ultimately lost to the Liberal Party. In January, the Conservatives held a 20-plus-point lead over the Liberals, with many Canadians expressing negative … Read more
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has praised his successor Arne Slot after the Dutch manager led the team to their 20th top-flight crown. Slot’s side beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield, securing the Premier League title with four games to spare. Slot, who took over from Klopp in the summer of 2024, has enjoyed a remarkable … Read more
Ellen Pompeo knows Meredith Grey doesn’t play by the rules. The actress was not convinced by a recent storyline that saw her character deceive Dr. Evynn Moore, played by Lena Waithe, to get a life-saving kidney transplant. Pompeo expressed her disappointment in an interview with Variety, saying Meredith would have likely called out Evynn’s deception … Read more