The Norway sovereign-wealth fund has rejected Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s new pay package worth over $1 trillion, citing concerns about the size of the award and dilution of key person risk. Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the $1.9 trillion fund, stated that they appreciate the value created under Mr. Musk’s leadership but disagree with … Read more
The highly anticipated reboot, Predator: Badlands, finally arrives, but its sci-fi horror elements are overshadowed by a lackluster plot that fails to deliver on the franchise’s promise. Initially marketed as a horror-sci-fi film with Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek facing off against a terrifying alien, the movie takes an unexpected turn by humanizing and making … Read more
A direct test of the validity of Euler’s equation for dark matter at cosmological scales has been performed by combining measurements of galaxy peculiar velocities with measurements of the Weyl potential. The results show that current data are consistent with Euler’s equation, but place constraints on the strength of a possible fifth force acting on … Read more
Android Auto is a crucial component of my daily driving experience, and it often does more to frustrate me than delight. Although recent updates have addressed some common annoyances, there’s still much room for improvement. In this article, I’ll outline seven key issues that need attention from Google. Simplify navigation volume controls: Adjusting the navigation … Read more
The White House clarified that the Trump administration is complying with a federal court order requiring it to tap into a contingency fund for food benefits. This comes after President Trump said aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would be delayed until Democrats vote to end the government shutdown, sparking confusion among recipients. Despite … Read more
Bill Gates defended his controversial memo calling for a shift to prioritizing human welfare in climate debates. Gates spoke with Axios about the widespread reactions to his memo, saying he’s glad people are listening, but finding it hard to convey “nuanced positions” in today’s discussions. He denied that his funding towards addressing climate change and … Read more
In the latest Danish drama on Netflix, The Asset, a former spy is murdered during a flight, and his agency recruits a new undercover agent to infiltrate a powerful drug gang led by Miran. The show follows Tea Lind, a tough but independent police academy recruit who becomes the perfect asset for the mission. As … Read more
Former Minneapolis Public Works Director Robin Hutcheson is set to become the new chair of the Metropolitan Council in December. She replaces Charlie Zelle and will lead the regional planning agency for the Twin Cities area. Governor Tim Walz praised Hutcheson as a “proven leader” with experience improving road safety, infrastructure, and collaboration. A veteran … Read more
Fort Worth mayors Mattie Parker and Stephanie Boardingham will distribute 100 food boxes to families in southeast Fort Worth on Tuesday morning, as part of the THRIVE Drive event at O.D. Wyatt High School. The boxes contain four meals and a case of water and were made possible by local donations from the Tarrant County … Read more
Bitcoin-focused companies like Sequans Communications are reducing debt by using Bitcoin reserves as part of their treasury strategies. Sequans sold 970 BTC worth $94.5 million, cutting its liabilities by 50% and lowering its debt-to-NAV ratio to 39%. Despite this move, the company’s stock fell 82% in a year. The trend is being seen among listed … Read more