Google has announced a deal to acquire privately held cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion, its largest-ever acquisition. The all-cash takeover represents a significant bet on cloud security and cybersecurity, which is experiencing rapid growth with the increasing use of artificial intelligence. Wiz, founded just five years ago, has seen explosive growth since its launch. … Read more
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is set to begin next Tuesday, March 25, and run through Monday, March 31. Expect discounts on spring-themed products like air purifiers, sandals, and portable speakers. While early deals are scarce, fashion items from Shopbop and Zappos offer good discounts, as well as Easter toys and household essentials. Key Deals … Read more
Protesters in Belgrade’s capital, Serbia, have reported hearing a loud, jarring noise during a recent demonstration against the government. The incident sparked concerns that an illegal sonic weapon, known as a “sonic cannon,” was used to disperse the crowd. On Saturday evening, a large group of protesters gathered at a cultural center in Belgrade to … Read more
Seattle’s restaurant minimum wage hike to $20.76 per hour has raised questions about tipping. Many believe that with the higher wages, the need for tipping is reduced. However, experts say it’s still essential to tip servers who earn above a certain threshold. According to Nina Mast, an economic analyst at the Economic Policy Institute, tipped … Read more
Google and OpenAI are pushing to abandon long-established copyright law in favor of stealing content from human journalists to build their own AI capabilities. The companies claim this is necessary for national security, but news organizations, including The Denver Post and The New York Times, have already sued them over similar actions. OpenAI argues that … Read more
Congo and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but details on implementation remain unclear. The joint statement, issued during a meeting between President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in Qatar, marks the first time leaders have sat down since the conflict escalated after … Read more
Nvidia Corp’s Jensen Huang delivered a two-hour keynote without a teleprompter, but investors were underwhelmed by the lack of fresh developments and surprise revenue streams. Despite high expectations, Nvidia’s stock price didn’t receive a boost. Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nvidias-stock-falls-after-gtc-heres-why-wall-street-wasnt-so-impressed-f1f57cdd
A devastating maritime accident in England’s north-east coast has left one dead and sparked a bitter dispute over liability. The collision between cargo ship Solong and tanker Stena Immaculate on Monday killed a crew member and led to charges of gross negligence manslaughter against one of the captains. Sailors, company lawyers, union representatives, salvagers, and … Read more
A major study on chronic back pain has found that only one treatment in ten provides significant relief, leaving millions of Americans and Brits with debilitating conditions without effective solutions. Researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australia examined 301 trials covering 56 non-surgical treatments for adult back pain, including exercises like yoga … Read more
Nestle has issued a nationwide recall of select frozen meals from Stouffer’s and Lean Cuisine due to potential foreign matter contamination. The recalled products include Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna. Consumers can identify the affected products by checking their batch numbers … Read more