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
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
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
Microsoft is bringing one of its most iconic franchises, Halo, to a rival console for the first time. The upcoming Halo Campaign Evolved a full remake of the original 2001 classic Halo Combat Evolved will launch in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The announcement marks a historic shift for Microsoft, whose … Read more
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
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
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
Wall Street is heading into one of its most consequential weeks of the year as the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its latest rate decision and some of the largest US technology companies release quarterly results. CNBC’s Jim Cramer described the upcoming stretch as a make or break moment for markets, saying both the Fed … Read more
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