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Republicans at Risk of Losing Latino Support Ahead of Midterms
The economy, inflation and immigration are the top issues for Latinos ahead of the US midterms.
French Business-Activity Gauge Hits Five-Month Low on Iran
French business activity declined at the fastest pace since October as the Iran war threatens to derail the country’s economic revival.
French Business Lobby Doesn’t See Inflation Surging on Iran War
France’s largest business lobby, Medef, doesn’t see inflation surging because of the Iran war, the organization’s chief said on Tuesday.
Scientists take antimatter on first road trip as they study how to transport ultra-sensitive cargo
Scientists at CERN are taking some antiprotons out for a spin in a never-tried-before test drive.
Nintendo Cuts Switch 2 Output by Over 30% on Weak Holiday Sales
Nintendo Co. is cutting back the production of Switch 2 after demand for the $450 gaming console trailed the company’s expectations during the year-end holiday season, particularly in the US.
Latest stats show stress and lack of physical activity are rising, putting heart health at risk
As people navigate higher levels of stress and spend more of their day sitting, finding time to move can feel challenging. Less than half of adults and fewer than one in five children in the U.S. get ...
Mediterranean diet may boost mitochondrial signals linked to heart and brain health
A study led by researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that the benefits of the Mediterranean diet may be driven, in part, by tiny proteins hidden within our mitochondria, ...
The Best Restaurants to Book in Hong Kong Right Now
Highlights include a value restaurant specializing in premium Hanwoo beef and a new yakitori counter atop a skyscraper.
Shorebird science and conservation collective shows big data can protect birds
New research from the Shorebird Science and Conservation Collective at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), published in the journal Conservation Biology, provides ...
Apple to Start AI Comeback Bid on June 8 With Annual WWDC Conference
Apple Inc. announced plans to hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference from June 8 to June 12, when the company is poised to unveil a make-or-break collection of AI features.
Bird‑like robots promise greater flexibility and control than drones
A bird banking in a crosswind doesn't rely on spinning blades. Its wings flex, twist and respond instantly to its environment. Engineers at Rutgers University have taken a major step toward building bird-like ...
Sony Is Said to Near $1 Billion Home Entertainment Deal With TCL
Sony Group Corp. is nearing a binding agreement to sell a majority stake in its home entertainment business to Chinese rival TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. in a deal that may be valued at about $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
How HB2's legacy reshaped N.C. and modern culture fights
It's been a decade since the divisive "bathroom bill" was signed into law.
‘They’ve Stolen the Narrative’: Black Business Leaders on the DEI Backlash
Bloomberg Businessweek convened five prominent Black executives to candidly discuss navigating the White House, rollbacks in access and the current American mood.
An end to the battle between touchscreens and long fingernails is on the horizon
Anybody who has tried to use a smartphone or tablet with long nails knows that there's a learning curve. Rather than effortlessly tapping with a fingertip, you must awkwardly lay the pads of your fingers ...
Grab Strikes $600 Million Deal for Foodpanda Taiwan Business
Grab Holdings Ltd. agreed to buy Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for $600 million, a deal that marks its first foray outside of its Southeast Asian home market.
Volunteer US and UK fighters in Ukraine face hidden health crises, new study suggests
Former soldiers who have served as volunteer fighters in Ukraine experience high levels of mental and physical health difficulties yet are rarely able to access the health care they need, either during ...
The 3DFX Voodoo Lives Again In An FPGA
The 3DFX Voodoo was not the first dedicated 3D graphics chipset by any means, but it became the favourite for gamers among the early mass-market GPUs. It would be found on a 3D-processing-only PCI …
Two-thirds of workers are burned out—here's what science says about how to tackle it
Burnout is at an all-time high, with some studies saying two-thirds of employees now cite job burnout as a major challenge. Overwork and chronic stress do not just drain energy, they can erode health, ...
UFL team signs former Alabama high school, Crimson Tide QB
The Thompson High School alumnus had been scheduled to play in the Indoor Football League on Sunday.
Readers Respond to Health Insurance Chaos for Providence Customers
“Only other questions I have is who is starting the class action and where can I sign up?”
Cuba Says Its Military Is Prepared as Trump’s Threats Multiply
A senior Cuban official said the country is preparing for a possible military assault as President Donald Trump increases economic pressure on the government in Havana and suggests it could be the next US target after Venezuela and Iran.
Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gas
Spiking gas prices in the U.S. are on track to eat up tax refunds this year, leaving most Americans with little extra to spend.
Barricade That Kept Out the Far Right in France Is Crumbling
Franck Leclere made his way through the timber-framed houses of Chalons-en-Champagne and joined a crowd of people in symbolic white shirts to demonstrate against the rise of the far right in France.
Arizona softball walks off ASU to even series
Arizona softball earned a walk-off win over ASU Saturday night, though not the kind the Wildcats may have been expecting through the first part of the game. Arizona jumped out to an 8-0 lead, then allowed the Sun Devils to claw all the way back before Regan Shockey delivered a walk-off single in the seventh […]
Gov. Stein announces $8.5 million for WNC small business recovery after Helene
The funding will assist 13 projects through the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program, continuing the state’s response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Fed’s Powell Lauds Volcker Record in Face of Political Pressure
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Saturday lauded the policy record of the late Fed Chair Paul Volcker, who raised interest rates and sparked a recession to tame the high inflation that took off during the 1970s.
'The Bachelorette' canceled: Taylor Frankie Paul's season pulled after 2023 domestic violence video surfaces
Taylor Frankie Paul speaks out as controversy grows, with "The Bachelorette" canceled and filming paused on "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
Hundreds of Thousands of Czechs Rally in Anti-Government Protest
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in the Czech capital of Prague in a demonstration against the cabinet led by billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babis.
Farmers and rural community members can access free mental health resources
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Apple M5 MacBook Pro and Air Review: When the Neo Isn’t Enough
Apple’s new laptops and high-end display fit the bill for the company’s most demanding customers.
New controls can stretch, blur and even reverse quantum time flow
In new research published in Physical Review X, scientists have designed quantum control protocols that generate processes more consistent with time flowing backward than forward. The protocols—techniques ...
Unilever Has $40 Billion in Tasty M&A Options
Options have value. And it’s become clear this week that Fernando Fernandez has more than one when it comes to setting a new course for Unilever Plc’s food business, owner of Hellmann’s mayo and Knorr stock cubes. How the consumer giant’s still relatively new chief executive officer plays his hand will likely define his tenure.
High-Protein Mac & Cheese, Broccoli Chips Target Health-Conscious Diners
Packaged food is getting a makeover with options that are aligned with today’s eating habits.
xAI Sends Engineers to Client Sites to Win Business from OpenAI
Elon Musk’s xAI is sending engineers directly into the offices of prospective corporate clients in an attempt to claw business customers away from rivals OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.
SAP CEO Says Defense Industry Sales Are Fastest Growing Business
SAP SE Chief Executive Officer Christian Klein said the defense industry has become the company’s fastest growing business line as military budgets soar around the world.
Small businesses reeling from tariffs brace for spiking oil prices
Anxiety has pulsed through the small-business economy for months, even before the war in Iran began weighing on energy prices.
Unilever Confirms Talks on McCormick Offer for Food Business
Unilever Plc said it’s in discussions to sell its food business to McCormick & Co. in a major shift for the maker of Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
Anthropic just shipped an OpenClaw killer called Claude Code Channels, letting you message it over Telegram and Discord
The consensus among early adopters is that Anthropic has successfully internalized the most desirable features of the open-source movement—multi-channel support and long-term memory
Unilever in Talks to Combine Food Business With McCormick, Report Says
Unilever Plc, the maker of Hellmann’s mayonnaise, is in talks to combine its food business with McCormick & Co., according to a report in the Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter.
Google Begins Testing Gemini Mac App to Match ChatGPT and Claude
Google is ramping up development of a dedicated Gemini AI app for Apple Inc.’s Mac computer lineup, looking to step up competition with OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.
Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm
Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to expose fresh earth. The method—intended to improve water and nutrient circulation—remains ...
Humans and animals have the same preference in mating calls, citizen science experiment finds
The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers, and the euphonious melodies of songbirds all evolved as signals that help individuals propagate, yet humans also find these very same ...
The best places to look for alien life: Scientists identify 45 Earth-like worlds to explore for a 'Project Hail Mary'
If we're to find extraterrestrial life in the universe, astronomers have pinpointed the best places to look for it. They have identified just under 50 rocky worlds most likely to be habitable out of the ...
What’s March Without the Madness? Good for NCAA Business
March Madness is losing much of what made it mad.
The White House Is Lost in the ‘Weave’
The Trump administration has a coherence problem. This issue starts at the top with a fabulist president who is increasingly unfiltered and unfocused, offering up ping-ponging thoughts with little purpose or explanation. His approach to governing and to waging a war has itself become “the weave,” his term for the random asides that pepper his speeches. For much of his political life, Trump, 79, understood the importance of a simple and repetitive story, the need to keep the main thing the main t
The Future of Climate Science Without the US
Jim Skea, chair of the UN’s climate science body, discusses the future of its crucial research after the US pulled its support.
Norway’s Improving Business Outlook in Survey Dents Easing Bets
A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment signaled somewhat better prospects for the nation’s companies, suggesting less pressure on the central bank to consider any easing moves in the near term.
The Best Restaurants to Book in Copenhagen Right Now
The Danish capital shows off spots that make for destination dining, even as its most famous dining spot, Noma, comes under fire.
Tim Cook on iPhone's Future: 'There's So Much Left That We Can Do'
In an interview with Nikias Molina at New York's Grand Central Terminal last week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook briefly commented on the future of the iPhone. "There's so much left that we can do with the iPhone," said Cook. "I think it's going to continue to be the center of people's digital lives".
Alibaba AI Business Is ‘Free Call Option,’ First Eagle Fund Says
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd.’s share price is only factoring in the company’s e-commerce business, not its artificial intelligence potential, says the manager of a $17 billion fund.
HSBC mulls job cuts that could impact around 20,000 roles, Bloomberg News reports
HSBC Holdings Plc is weighing a wave of deep job cuts over the coming years that could ultimately impact around 20,000 roles, or about 10% of its total workforce, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Ozempic Linked to Lower Risk of Plunging Mental Health in Study
Swedish people with depression and anxiety who took Novo Nordisk A/S’s blockbuster shots Ozempic and Wegovy were less likely to see their mental health get worse, the latest data to suggest that popular diabetes and obesity drugs could also have a broader impact on well-being.
Cavs at Bulls: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cavaliers will look to pick up their second win on this three-game road trip.
Thai Leader Anutin Set to Extend Rule in Vote After Election Win
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is poised to win lawmaker approval for a new term less than six weeks after elections, potentially bringing stability to the country’s often volatile political landscape and allowing him to manage the fallout from the war in the Middle East.
Finding Easter eggs in entertainment boosts enjoyment and fan behavior, study finds
If you've watched popular movies or television shows in the last decade, there's a good chance you've found an Easter egg or two: not an actual brightly colored egg but a subtle reference to another movie ...
It’s Time for the Epstein Class to Make Amends
The files released by the Justice Department feed into populist discontent.
It’s Time for the Epstein Class to Make Amends
The files released by the Justice Department feed into populist discontent.
EU Seeks to Ease Burden on Business in Investment Push
Europe’s competitiveness issues are returning to the forefront this week as EU leaders meet.
Swatch Warns Political, Economic Challenges to Continue in 2026
Swatch Group AG is bracing for economic and political upheaval to persist this year, as the Swiss watchmaker hit out at tariffs and trade disruption that have upended the luxury industry.
Stada Hunts for Major Consumer Health Deal After Record Profit
German pharmaceutical firm Stada said it’s ready to make a major consumer health acquisition as it books record profit and transitions to new ownership.
Cash Crunch Drives Nigerian Power Producers Out of Business
A number of heavily indebted Nigerian power producers have ceased operating because their customers aren’t settling their bills and they can’t afford to run their equipment or pay for gas supplies.
Scientists create a new state of matter at room temperature using light and nanostructures
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have created a new and unusual state of matter—known as a supersolid—by engineering how light and matter interact inside a nanoscale device. The ...
Prudential New Business Profit Climbs on Hong Kong, China Growth
Prudential Plc’s new business profit rose, thanks to growth in Hong Kong and China markets, as the insurer said it will buy back an additional $1.2 billion in its own stock.
UBS Faced Technology Outage That Impacted Trading Business
UBS Group AG has been working to fix a global technology outage Tuesday that impacted some of its trading business.
Anti-Private Equity Is Good Business
Traffic flaggers, tax alpha, pod exhaustion and DAT dividends.
Arizona Charges Kalshi With Operating Illegal Gambling Business
Arizona said it filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business in the state.
How Trump’s Immigration Policies Are Remaking US B-Schools
International enrollment in MBA programs is down and poised to drop further.
Your Average Democratic Voter Isn’t a Left Winger
President Donald Trump has a habit of referring to Democrats as “radical-left lunatics.” The unfair pejorative aside, it turns out the typical Democratic voter isn’t even left wing. Let that sink in.
Samsung to Stop Selling $2,899 TriFold Phone After Three Months
Samsung Electronics Co. is winding down sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone after roughly three months on the market, suggesting the $2,899 device was always intended as more of a technological showcase than a cornerstone of the company’s mobile lineup.
A milestone voyage for Antarctic science
Navigating monolithic icebergs, massive ocean waves and sub-zero snowstorms, CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator is a workhorse for Antarctic science. In just over 11 years and spread across seven ...
Clean your feed: Refresh your Instagram diet
It's not about missing out; it's about reclaiming your attention.
JPMorgan Hires Goldman’s Zhang to Co-Head China IB Business
JPMorgan Chase & Co. hired Zhang Yi to co-head its China investment banking business with Michelle Wang, according to an internal memo.
Apple acquires video editing software company MotionVFX
The move could help Apple better compete with Adobe Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
Mob Entertainment Expands the World of Poppy Playtime with New Official Online Merchandise Store
Fans can now explore an official destination for exclusive collectibles, toys, and apparel inspired by the hit horror franchise and new items exclusive to Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header 2 PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header 2 PlaytimeCo.Store Official Commercial LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mob Entertainment, the powerhouse behind the viral indie horror phenomenon Poppy Playtime, has officially laun
Apple acquires video editing company MotionVFX to boost subscribers
Apple is buying MotionVFX in part to help the iPhone maker attract more subscribers to its creator tools.
Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks Global Enterprises LLC said a key group of bondholders approved its five-year business plan, showing the operator of luxury department stores is progressing toward exiting bankruptcy.
Apple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX
Apple today acquired the major Final Cut Pro plugin company MotionVFX. MotionVFX is a Polish company founded by Szymon Masiak in 2009. It creates high-quality plugins, transitions, templates, and visual effects (VFX) for video editors. The company specializes in tools for Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Apple Motion, such as mFilmLook, mO2, and the Design Studio extension.
Romanian Ruling Coalition Faces Rift Over Higher Social Spending
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faced renewed pressure as the largest party in the ruling coalition blasted his leadership as “unacceptable” days before a critical budget vote.
Colombia’s Real Threat Is Not Political
Colombia’s primary elections left political junkies in ecstasy and economists uneasy.
Playing Politics With Scholarships Fails Families
States rarely turn down financial aid from Washington. But several Democratic governors are now doing just that, and others may join them. What’s going on? Not surprisingly, the answer involves special-interest politics.
Small Businesses Are Pushing Back Against Private Equity
Touting local and family-owned credentials, Main Street companies say they’re fending off sometimes multiple inquiries a day from PE firms.
Who could join Casey Alexander's staff at Kansas State basketball
Casey Alexander's first order of business as Kansas State's coach will be to build his coaching staff. Here are some names to monitor.
Farage Mega Donor Exposes Vulnerability in UK Politics
Britain’s biggest political donor is a crypto investor and aviation entrepreneur who has lived in Thailand for more than two decades. The £12 million ($16 million) that Christopher Harborne gave to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK last year wouldn’t be permitted in France, Canada or Ireland. If you’re sensing something askew with the UK’s rules for campaign finance contributions, you’re not alone.
Three questions: On the future of AI and the mathematical and physical sciences
Curiosity-driven research has long sparked technological transformations. A century ago, curiosity about atoms led to quantum mechanics, and eventually the transistor at the heart of modern computing. ...
Low-cost preventive measures could mitigate spread of bacteria causing neonatal mortality
A new study found that a multifaceted infection prevention and control intervention could at least temporarily thwart outbreaks of infections from the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium, a leading cause ...
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 45, Florida CB Devin Moore
Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is Florida cornerback Devin Moore.
Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface Isn’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon
Also: Inside Apple’s smart home delays.
Trump Rejects Deal With Iran on Current Terms as War Rages On
President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to make a deal to end the war but the US wants better terms, signaling no let up in a conflict that’s brought shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill and upended energy markets.
World Baseball Classic semifinals preview: Pitching matchups, keys to victory, predictions and more for USA-D.R. and Venezuela-Italy
Jamie Lee Curtis tears up remembering Nicole Kidman's touching first words to her when they met at the Oscars
Jamie Lee Curtis got choked up at a SXSW panel this weekend recalling Nicole Kidman's touching first words to her when they met at the 2022 Oscars: 'I see who you are.'
High school students to compete in UMass Dartmouth business challenge
Over 200 high school students will compete in a business challenge at UMass Dartmouth to learn real-world skills.
Business owner arrested for failing to provide Workers’ Comp
A Connecticut business owner is set to appear in court on Monday
Apple MacBook Neo emerges as company’s most repairable laptop in more than a decade
Apple's MacBook Neo, the laptop it announced last week that starts at $499 for students, is the most repairable laptop the company has released since 2014, according to an analysis released Friday by iFixit.
Leaked audio appears to reveal Rebel Wilson's PR team plotting smear campaign against 'The Deb' producer
In court filings, Rebel Wilson's PR team is being accused by Ghost’s attorneys of plotting a smear campaign amid an ongoing legal battle connected to the actress' directorial debut, 'The Deb.'
Bright pink insect stands out to blend in, scientists say
A tropical insect has been found to change color from vivid hot pink to green within a fortnight, which scientists believe may mimic the young leaves of rainforest plants. The findings, published this ...
Scientists confirm existence of molecule long believed to occur in oxidation
In the journal Science Advances, scientists in Sweden and the U.S. report the first-ever direct observation of a type of short-lived molecule that has shaped decades of thinking in atmospheric chemistry, ...