A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a premeditated attack outside the Hilton Midtown hotel in New York City on Wednesday. The suspect, described as a light-skinned male wearing a black face mask and gray backpack, was seen lying in wait for Thompson as he approached the building. Surveillance video shows the assailant shooting … Read more
A rare display of “meteor smoke clouds,” or noctilucent clouds, was seen in Texas on Monday morning, sending early risers into a state of wonder. These unusual clouds form high up in the mesosphere, at altitudes of 45 to 55 miles, and catch sunlight long before local sunrise and after sunset. Unlike ordinary clouds that … Read more
Legendary former Intel CEO Andy Grove’s 1996 bestseller “Only the Paranoid Survive” warned of predicting tech inflection points that could undermine a business. Intel, once the world’s largest producer of computer chips, failed to adapt to mobile computing and the AI boom, missing out on significant market share. Intel’s latest attempts to compete in AI … Read more
Researchers have discovered that ultra-processed foods, even in moderate amounts, can contribute to muscle fat gain due to their high energy density and potential negative impact on gut health. According to a new study, these foods can cause the body to store more fat around muscles. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/cf5a2dbe-84b1-4479-b772-f2951d7cb28d
The latest Indiana Jones video game, The Great Circle, is launching on December 9 with a minimum system requirement that includes a ray-tracing GPU and a Core i7-10700K processor. This means that players will need an Nvidia RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 6600 to play the game without path tracing. While some might consider … Read more
AOL, part of the Yahoo family of brands, is providing users with a choice regarding the collection and use of their personal data through cookies. Users can opt-out of using cookies for additional purposes by selecting ‘Reject all’. Alternatively, users can customize their preferences by clicking on ‘Manage privacy settings’. Users can also adjust these … Read more
Wednesday night brought a thrilling mix of upsets and comebacks in the world of college basketball. Creighton’s unranked team stunned top-ranked Kansas, while No. 9 Duke handed No. 2 Auburn its first loss of the season. Creighton’s victory over Kansas was a dominating performance, with the Bluejays rolling to a 41-31 lead at halftime and … Read more
Syrian forces battled rebels outside the government-controlled city of Hama, with the opposition fighters seeking to capture a strategic location that has been a focal point of past revolts. The rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have rapidly expanded their territory in northwestern Syria, putting pressure on President Bashar al-Assad’s embattled regime. The government has … Read more
Pure Storage (PSTG) reported revenue of $831.07 million for the quarter ended October 2024, up 8.9% from the same period last year. The company’s EPS came in at $0.50, matching the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue exceeded Zacks Consensus Estimate by +2.00%, while the EPS surprise was +16.28%. This indicates a strong performance for Pure … Read more
Alabama Crimson Tide’s chances of making the College Football Playoff (CFP) improved after a surprising jump from No. 13 to No. 11, thanks to their win over Auburn. With a projected first-round matchup against Notre Dame and odds ranging between +1000 and +1600 to win the national championship, Alabama is now in the CFP mix. … Read more