A security firm revealed that a prominent business leader was among several individuals whose iPhones were recently targeted with the Pegasus spyware. iVerify found evidence of compromise on seven iPhones, including some running newer versions of iOS 16.6. The company’s app detected anomalies in devices belonging to high-risk users, suggesting potential state-backed targeting. NSO Group, … Read more
Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois have officially announced that Meta, Facebook’s parent company, plans to build a massive AI data center in Richland Parish. The project is valued at $10 billion, making it the largest private capital investment in state history. The 4 million square foot facility will be built … Read more
Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound has shown better results than rival Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, with patients taking Zepbound losing an average of 20% of their weight compared to 14% for Wegovy. The study monitored 751 people and found that more patients on Zepbound achieved at least a 25% weight loss. This news is expected … Read more
Mark McAfee’s farm outside Fresno has been producing 80,000 gallons of unpasteurized milk weekly, more than any other dairy in the world. However, a recent recall due to bird-flu virus contamination has left him with a silver lining. Demand for raw milk has surged by 2% per week this year as consumers increasingly seek alternative … Read more
A targeted shooting in midtown Manhattan has left a 50-year-old UnitedHealth Group executive dead, prompting a massive manhunt across New York City. The victim, identified as CEO of the company’s insurance division Brian Thompson, was shot in the back outside the New York Hilton Midtown early Wednesday morning during an investor day event. Authorities are … Read more
Amnesty International has reported that Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip constitutes genocide under international law, making it the first major human rights organization to make such a claim during an ongoing conflict. The 296-page report examines events in Gaza between October 2023 and July 2024 and found that Israel had committed “atrocity … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins as the new head of the agency, according to a recent statement. As CEO of Patomak Global Partners, Atkins is a well-known figure in the financial world and Republican circles. Atkins had been widely expected to secure the top … Read more
Bitcoin’s break above the $100,000 milestone is a significant development in modern financial markets. The cryptocurrency’s price surge has been driven by large investors and flows into new bitcoin ETFs, rather than a sales pitch from family members. This milestone marks the latest chapter in crypto’s growing role in global markets. Meanwhile, European and US … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has lost his bid to get his astronomical pay package valued at over $100 billion reinstated after a Delaware judge deemed the compensation plan “deeply flawed” due to Musk’s control over Tesla and its board. In June, shareholders voted in favor of reinstating the plan, but Judge Kathaleen McCormick refused to … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently addressed the economic disruption caused by artificial intelligence, stating that it will “take a little longer than people think but then be more intense than people think.” He also discussed the societal issues surrounding superintelligence, which he believes is on the way. Altman’s comments came at the New York Times … Read more