A monkey caused a power outage in Sri Lanka on February 9, 2025, resulting in widespread disruptions across the country. The unusual incident, where a monkey’s interaction with a transformer led to a cascading failure of the national power grid, has drawn significant attention.
The FDA recalls Dunkin’ doughnuts after discovering that certain products may pose a health risk to consumers. While the specific cause behind the recall is still under investigation, food safety recalls like this are typically triggered when there is a risk of contamination or when a product contains allergens that were not properly disclosed on labels.
AI could efficiently explore a wide range of material configurations, significantly reducing the time required for testing different designs. This approach allows for the precise creation of materials with specific desired properties.
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of violating user privacy through its voice-activated assistant, Siri. The lawsuit claimed that Apple secretly recorded private conversations without users’ consent, betraying the company’s long-standing commitment to user privacy.
Argentina, a nation once ranked among the wealthiest in the world, has found itself grappling with severe economic challenges over the past 25 years. Then, one year ago, provocative libertarian economist Javier Milei was inaugurated as its new president.
The Supreme Court of Venezuela imposed a $10 million fine on the social media platform TikTok, accusing it of failing to prevent the spread of dangerous viral challenges that allegedly contributed to the deaths of at least three children in the country.
X (formerly Twitter) and Google’s YouTube have failed to meet Malaysia’s January 1, 2025 deadline for obtaining licenses to operate under the country’s new social media regulations. The move comes as Malaysia intensifies efforts to control online content, curb cybercrimes, and ensure that major social media platforms take greater responsibility for the material users share on their services.
The year 2024 proved to be an exceptional one for gold, as the yellow metal defied expectations and delivered impressive gains. By the end of the year, its price had surged by nearly 27%, marking one of its best performances of the century. This rally was the largest since 2010, with gold reaching a peak of $2,790 per ounce in late October before settling at around $2,626.80 by December.
The recent breakthrough at Northwestern University represents a critical milestone in the application of quantum teleportation for communication systems. Researchers successfully managed to perform quantum teleportation over a 30-kilometer fiber optic cable that was simultaneously transmitting high-speed internet traffic.
Eli Lilly and Company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zepbound® (tirzepatide) as the first and only prescription medication for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity. This groundbreaking approval offers hope to millions of individuals who suffer from these interconnected conditions.
In a landmark legal battle that has captured the attention of the tech industry, a federal jury in Delaware has ruled in favor of Qualcomm in its dispute with Arm Holdings over the 2021 acquisition of Nuvia, a chip startup founded by three former Apple engineers. The jury determined that Qualcomm did not breach its licensing agreement with Arm, a significant victory for the semiconductor giant.
The Unseen Power of Linux Linux is not just an operating system—it’s the engine driving the world’s most important systems. From smartphones and supercomputers to cloud infrastructures, web servers, and embedded devices, Linux is the
NVIDIA has released the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, a powerful and affordable AI computing platform designed to redefine the capabilities of small edge devices. At the price of $249, this compact yet high-performance platform opens up new possibilities for developers and students, enabling the seamless integration of generative AI into a wide range of applications.
Unveiling the Ancient Syria Alphabet In late 2024, the academic world was stunned by an extraordinary revelation from Syria. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of what may be the earliest known form of alphabetic writing, discovered
The semiconductor industry is one of the most competitive and rapidly evolving sectors in the world, and at its heart, two influential companies, Qualcomm and Arm Holdings, are locked in a legal battle that could
In a bold move that signals a deepened commitment to the U.S. economy, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has announced an unprecedented $100 billion investment over the next four years, aimed at fueling growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and related infrastructure.
As 2025 approaches, the possibility of a government shutdown continues to be a looming concern in Washington, D.C. Congressional leaders are under significant pressure to finalize essential legislation before the year ends, and the debate over how to pass a full-year budget has become increasingly urgent.
2024 has been a year of remarkable archaeological revelations, shedding new light on ancient civilizations that once ruled the earth. From Viking burial sites to the mysterious lives of the Mayans, researchers around the world have made stunning discoveries that rewrite history and challenge our understanding of ancient cultures.
On December 11, 2024, Saudi Arabia was officially selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, marking a momentous occasion in the world of football and global sports. This selection positions the Kingdom at the heart of the sporting world, highlighting its growing influence and ambition on the international stage.
On December 11, 2024, Elon Musk reached a historic milestone: becoming the first person ever to surpass a $400 billion net worth. This achievement places Musk firmly at the top of the world’s wealthiest individuals, outpacing rivals like Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos.
Gemini 2.0 is the next iteration of Google’s Gemini AI platform. Building on the success of its predecessor, this update focuses on improving natural language understanding, multimodal capabilities, and scalability, making it a more robust tool for a wide variety of users.
In a shocking turn of events, hundreds of vials containing live and potentially deadly viruses have gone missing from a laboratory in Queensland, Australia. The breach, which was discovered in August 2023, has triggered a full-scale investigation into what is being described as a serious violation of biosecurity protocols.
The 4-day workweek is rapidly transforming the way companies and countries think about work. As more and more businesses experiment with shorter workweeks, evidence is mounting that working less can actually lead to working more effectively. Across the globe, countries and organizations that have adopted the 4-day workweek are reporting impressive results, while the traditional 5-day workweek is being scrutinized for its inefficiency and negative impact on worker well-being.
In a stunning breakthrough, Google has unveiled a revolutionary quantum computing chip named Willow, capable of performing tasks that would otherwise take conventional computers billions of years to complete. At just 4cm² in size, Willow could reshape industries ranging from drug discovery to artificial intelligence (AI), significantly accelerating the pace of scientific and technological advancements.
In the latest twist in the ongoing global tech tensions, Beijing announced on December 9, 2024, that it was investigating Nvidia for potential violations of China’s anti-monopoly law. This investigation is widely seen as a response to the recent actions taken by Washington against China’s semiconductor industry, particularly the U.S. chip curbs imposed on Chinese companies.