China holds major economic meeting you can't watch
President Xi Jinping will chair a conclave to draw up a new economic program. The stakes are high, but expectations for big changes are modest.
Google is poised to make its biggest acquisition ever, despite antitrust scrutiny
The search giant's talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion come as the Biden administration has taken a hard line against consolidation in… Read More »Google is poised to make its biggest acquisition ever, despite antitrust scrutiny
The German Navy still uses 8-inch floppy disks and is working on an imitation replacement
Enlarge / An example of an 8-inch floppy disk. It is unclear what brand of disks the German Navy uses. Cromemco, CC BY-SA 4.0 The… Read More »The German Navy still uses 8-inch floppy disks and is working on an imitation replacement
How the 'glass cliff effect' sets women up for failure
The term dates back to 2005 and describes a phenomenon where companies appoint women to leadership roles in times of crisis, leaving them vulnerable to… Read More »How the 'glass cliff effect' sets women up for failure
Gun in attempted murder belonged to Trump shooter's father, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that the gun used in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday was purchased legally and that the… Read More »Gun in attempted murder belonged to Trump shooter's father, sources say
A reporter who sees meaning in the stars
As a science reporter, Katrina Miller writes about the cosmos, innovations in physics, space exploration, and much more.
Hallmark+ launches in September, joining the streaming fray
Hallmark+, coming in September, will include free greeting cards and a “Hallmark Hunk” competition show.
There's Finally a Retro PC Emulator on the App Store
The retro PC gaming emulator UTM SE is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It's the first time… Read More »There's Finally a Retro PC Emulator on the App Store
Animals Use Physics? Let's Count the Ways
Isaac Newton would never have discovered the laws of motion if he had only studied cats. Imagine holding a cat, belly up, and dropping it… Read More »Animals Use Physics? Let's Count the Ways
How Microsoft's Satya Nadella Became the Tech World's Steely AI Gambler
Microsoft's massive bet on artificial intelligence has been marked by billions of dollars in investments and a CEO who is banking on technology with enormous… Read More »How Microsoft's Satya Nadella Became the Tech World's Steely AI Gambler
Melania Trump issues rare statement after shooting at Donald Trump rally
Former first lady Melania Trump issued a statement on Sunday defending her husband, the former president Donald Trumpafter being injured in a shooting at a… Read More »Melania Trump issues rare statement after shooting at Donald Trump rally
No contact with America
Encouraged by social media, many Americans are alienating themselves from their families as a therapeutic step.
14 Things I Just Learned About Women's Bodies That Blow My Mind
As a 30-year-old woman, I can safely say that I’m always learning (or should I say Googling) about changes that keep happening to my body.… Read More »14 Things I Just Learned About Women's Bodies That Blow My Mind
Electric vehicles may become harder to rent
Car rental companies are offering limited-time deals on electric cars, selling them after their value fell faster than expected.
The Metaverse Should Be Your New Office. You're Still On Zoom
When Mark Zuckerberg When Facebook rebranded as Meta in 2021, he estimated that the metaverse could reach a billion people in a decade. Not long… Read More »The Metaverse Should Be Your New Office. You're Still On Zoom
