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Walmart app down: Widespread outage disrupts online shopping and services

Millions of Walmart customers faced disruptions Tuesday as the retailer’s website and mobile app experienced a widespread outage, preventing users from completing purchases, accessing accounts, or using key digital services, according to multiple reports. The disruption, which began early Tuesday morning, affected Walmart’s online operations nationwide during a period of heightened demand following the holiday … Read more

Samsung China chip plants receive US export approval for 2026

The United States has granted annual licenses allowing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to ship chipmaking equipment to their facilities in China through 2026, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.  The approval offers temporary regulatory clarity for the world’s leading memory chipmakers as Washington implements tighter controls on sensitive technology exports. The annual licensing … Read more

Meta acquire Manus to strengthen advanced AI agent capabilities

Meta Platforms Inc. said Monday it would acquire Manus, a Chinese founded artificial intelligence startup now based in Singapore, as the Facebook owner steps up efforts to expand advanced AI capabilities across its ecosystem. The acquisition, which comes amid a surge of global investment in autonomous AI agents, reflects Meta’s strategy to integrate tools that … Read more

Transcripts from earlier hearing in Charlie Kirk case to be released with redactions

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge ruled Monday that transcripts and audio recordings from an earlier court hearing in the Charlie Kirk shooting case could be released with redactions, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn national attention. During a virtual court session, Judge Tony Graf outlined which portions of the … Read more

Silver prices plunge after hitting $80 an ounce amid record breaking rally

Silver prices retreated sharply Monday after briefly surpassing $80 an ounce for the first time, halting a record breaking rally driven by surging Chinese investment demand. Gold also fell in its steepest decline in two months as traders reevaluated the metals’ rapid gains. Spot silver fell 9.2 percent to $71.96 an ounce in New York … Read more

Anthony Joshua car crash in Nigeria leaves two dead, boxing champion injured

Boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured Monday in a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two passengers, officials said. The incident occurred on the Ogun Lagos Expressway, a major highway connecting the southwestern state of Ogun with the commercial hub of Lagos.  Nigerian authorities confirmed that Joshua sustained minor injuries and was receiving medical … Read more

Cowboys vs. Commanders Christmas Day opener highlights rivalry amid lost seasons

The Cowboys vs. Commanders Christmas Day opener brings one of the NFL’s longest rivalries to center stage, even as both teams enter the holiday matchup eliminated from playoff contention.  Dallas and Washington will kick off the league’s Christmas Day slate with little at stake in the standings but plenty riding on pride, evaluation and momentum … Read more

Arkansas player wins $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot after Christmas Eve drawing

Little Rock, Arkansas — A single Powerball ticket holder in Arkansas woke up Christmas morning a billionaire, claiming the $1.817 billion jackpot prize following Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, Powerball officials said.  The win marks the second time a top Powerball prize has been claimed in the state and ranks as the second-largest lottery jackpot in … Read more

Ongoing AWS outage disrupts Fortnite, ARC Raiders, VRChat and major gaming platforms

Amazon Web Services is experiencing a significant outage on Wednesday, taking down numerous online gaming platforms and digital services.  Players attempting to access Fortnite, ARC Raiders, VRChat, and other popular games reported error messages and connection failures. Downdetector, a website tracking service outages, showed a surge in complaints, reflecting the scope of the disruption AWS, … Read more