Trump Expresses Confidence After Successful US China Trade Talks in Malaysia

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, signaling progress toward a China trade deal.

KUALA LUMPUR — US President Donald Trump expressed optimism Sunday about reaching a trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping after what he described as successful discussions between senior American and Chinese officials in Malaysia.  The two day negotiations, held on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, aimed to ease … Read more

June Lockhart, Iconic Star of ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space,’ Dies at 100

June Lockhart, beloved television actress known for her roles in Lassie and Lost in Space, photographed at her Santa Monica home before her passing at age 100.

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

Larger Tax Refunds in 2026 Expected as IRS Delay and Trump Tax Law Create $50 Billion Windfall

A woman reviews her tax refund check at home, representing larger tax refunds in 2026 due to IRS delays and the Trump tax law.

WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans could see larger tax refunds or smaller tax bills when filing returns in 2026, due to the combined effects of President Donald Trump’s latest tax and spending package and a lag in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updates.  Economists estimate the total savings could reach as high as $50 billion, though … Read more

Wall Street Warns AI Stocks Partnered With Nvidia Could Plunge Amid Weak Margins and Rising Competition

A downward red arrow placed over a U.S. hundred-dollar bill beside a computer chip, symbolizing declining AI stocks partnered with Nvidia.

Two of the most closely watched artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ/SMCI) and Intel (NASDAQ/INTC), may be headed for a significant correction, according to Wall Street analysts.  Despite both companies’ partnerships with Nvidia and substantial year to date gains, recent forecasts suggest steep potential declines of up to 69% for Supermicro and 66% … Read more

AI Powered Mirror App Aims to Transform How Patients Recall Medical Appointments

AI-powered Mirror app by Aide Health summarizing medical appointments to help patients remember doctor consultations.

OXFORD, England (TECHY QUANTUM) — A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help patients remember and understand details from their medical consultations has officially launched.  The app, called Mirror, records conversations between doctors and patients, then generates a structured summary that can be reviewed later or shared with family members and caregivers. Developed by … Read more

CenterPoint outage: Utility activates storm readiness plan ahead of severe weather in Houston

Radar showing severe thunderstorms moving across Houston with power transmission tower inset, highlighting potential CenterPoint outage risks during the storm.

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 announces major airline technology upgrade after massive IT outage

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

Letitia James mortgage fraud case New York attorney general pleads not guilty in Virginia court

New York Attorney General Letitia James leaving Norfolk federal courthouse after pleading not guilty in the mortgage fraud case.

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, marking a dramatic legal twist for one of the nation’s most visible state prosecutors. The arraignment, held in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, stemmed from allegations that James misrepresented the purpose … Read more