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WASHINGTON — Two federal judges on Friday ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, directing officials to use emergency reserves to keep the nation’s largest anti hunger program running amid a prolonged government shutdown. The rulings came after multiple states filed lawsuits seeking to force the … Read more
NEW YORK — Amazon shares climbed sharply Thursday after the e-commerce giant posted better than expected third quarter results, while Apple’s chief executive predicted the company’s best ever holiday quarter. The upbeat tone from Big Tech helped lift investor sentiment, with Reddit and Coinbase also advancing as markets entered the busiest stretch of the third … Read more
The line between science fiction and daily life just blurred. Robotics company 1X has opened preorders for the 1X NEO humanoid robot, a consumer ready domestic assistant designed to handle everyday chores and adapt over time. From folding laundry to organizing shelves, NEO aims to transform how households approach repetitive tasks. The company described it … Read more
Microsoft Corp. has taken a $135 billion stake in OpenAI, giving the tech giant roughly 27 percent ownership in the artificial intelligence company. The move, formalized through a new agreement between the two firms, underscores Microsoft’s long term bet on artificial intelligence and signals a deepened alignment between two of the most influential players in … Read more
LONDON — British actress Prunella Scales, best known for her unforgettable portrayal of Sybil Fawlty in the acclaimed 1970s sitcom “Fawlty Towers,” died Monday at her home in London. She was 93. Her sons confirmed her death Tuesday in a statement to Reuters, saying, “Our darling mother Prunella Scales died peacefully at home in London … Read more
SAN JOSE, Calif. — PayPal Holdings Inc. reported third quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, sending its stock soaring nearly 15 percent in after hours trading. The digital payments giant posted revenue of $8.42 billion for the quarter ended September 30, a 7.3 percent increase from the same period last year. Non GAAP earnings … Read more
Tesla Inc. shareholders are facing a high stakes vote on CEO Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation package, as the company’s board chair warns that failing to approve the plan could jeopardize Musk’s leadership and the electric vehicle maker’s future ambitions. Robyn Denholm, Tesla’s board chair, issued a letter to investors Monday, urging support for … Read more
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — June Lockhart, the soft spoken actress whose warmth and composure defined the American television mother for generations, died Thursday at her home in Santa Monica. She was 100. Her death was confirmed by her spokesman, Harlan Boll, who said she passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Lockhart, best known for her … Read more
HOUSTON ( TECHY QUANTUM) — CenterPoint Energy has activated its storm readiness plan as severe weather threatens to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and isolated tornadoes to the Houston area Friday night through Saturday morning. The utility said it is preparing for potential CenterPoint outages by mobilizing crews, monitoring weather systems, and coordinating with emergency … Read more
Alaska Airlines has committed to a sweeping airline technology upgrade after a major IT failure grounded flights nationwide and disrupted travel for nearly 49,000 passengers. The Seattle based carrier confirmed Friday that operations have been restored, though more than 400 flights were canceled as engineers worked overnight to bring systems back online. In a statement, … Read more