Teachers across the US are cracking down on a popular slang term among kids – “67”. The phrase, which originated from a rapper’s song referencing a 6’7″ basketball player, has become a classroom disruption. Educators are imposing consequences, from point deductions to essays, for students who use the term. The phrase “67” often comes with … Read more
A US real estate company’s bankruptcy is causing banks to tighten their lending practices. Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp reported bad loans related to MOM CA Investco LLC, which went bankrupt in February. The firms lent over $60 million to an investor group that had properties as collateral. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-17/troubled-real-estate-firm-at-center-of-banks-latest-loan-pinch
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Google has introduced a new feature in its Gboard app that helps users type more efficiently. The “Auto-switch after apostrophe” feature, found in the latest beta version (v16.2.4.815623744), automatically switches back to the letter keyboard after tapping the apostrophe key. This feature, which is currently available for several languages including English, French, and others, aims … Read more
A journalist has been evicted from their 18-year-old workplace at the US Pentagon, but they won’t give up on covering national security. As a building police officer and unofficial greeter, one employee, Jimmy, has seen it all. Jimmy, who served in the Marines before joining the Pentagon, was present when a suicide bombing killed 13 … Read more
A recent trend is sweeping middle schools across the US as students chant “6-7,” a phrase from a Philadelphia rapper’s song. The origin of the phrase, from Skrilla’s 2024 song “Doot Doot (6 7),” has become meaningless, and its popularity seems to be linked to its ability to disrupt classes and create a playful buzz … Read more
Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.95 update brings a big improvement to the Peek feature in Windows 11. Peek, similar to macOS’s Quick Look, allows users to preview files without launching their corresponding apps. In Windows 11, you can only use Peek with two or more keys, but with PowerToys 0.95, you can now trigger it with just … Read more
Scientists may soon confirm dark matter’s existence by studying a diffuse glow of gamma rays near the center of our galaxy. A recent study suggests that dark matter particles could be responsible for these gamma-ray emissions, which are also possible explanations for a phenomenon observed in another region. To test this hypothesis, researchers used advanced … Read more
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) recently finalized the Qi2 standard in 2023. Based on Apple’s MagSafe technology, Qi2 solves the alignment problem of wireless charging by using built-in magnets. However, two years later, only a few Android devices support Qi2, with Google being the only company to fully adopt it in its Pixel 10 lineup. … Read more
The popular brokerage app is shifting its focus from millennials to younger generations, including Gen Zers and even parents who invest for their kids’ futures. CEO Vlad Tenev aims to stay relevant by engaging with the next generation of investors, recognizing that being tied to a single age group could limit Robinhood’s growth potential. Source: … Read more