Walmart's upcoming quarterly earnings report on Thursday will offer insight into US consumer spending amidst ongoing tariff disputes. Analysts predict earnings per share of 74 cents and revenue of $176.16 billion. Walmart anticipates a 3.5% to 4.5% net sales increase for the second quarter, but hasn't provided earnings guidance...
AAA tested five Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) in Los Angeles traffic, covering 342 miles over 16 hours. The study compared hands-on and hands-off systems, finding that even advanced ADAS only provided drivers with an average of under 10 minutes of hands-free time in traffic jams. Notable events requiring...
Google's Gemini Live AI assistant is getting significant updates. New features include on-screen highlighting for visual guidance, seamless integration with apps like Messages and Phone for tasks like drafting texts and making calls, and an improved audio model with varied intonation and pace. Visual guidance launches on...
Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker, 28, played two months with a hairline fracture in his right hand, diagnosed in June. While initially opting against the injured list, his performance significantly declined since July, with a .189 batting average and high ground ball rate. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed...
Italian doubles team Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori triumphed over singles stars Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud to win the US Open mixed doubles title. Their victory, secured after a thrilling final, earned them a $1 million prize, a significant increase from last year's winnings. The win is...
Over 750 current and former US Department of Health and Human Services employees blame Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading misinformation that contributed to a deadly shooting at the CDC on August 8th. A letter sent to Kennedy and Congress alleges his actions fueled harassment and violence against...
A US Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, was found guilty of espionage for selling classified information to a Chinese agent. Wei, a machinist's mate with security clearance, shared sensitive data about US Navy ships via encrypted apps, receiving payments in return. Prosecutors presented evidence including messages and conversations revealing...
The Texas House approved new congressional maps creating up to five additional Republican-leaning seats, bolstering the GOP's chances in the 2026 midterms. This move, driven by Republicans aiming to maintain their House majority and support President Trump's agenda, intensifies the national redistricting battle. Texas Democrats staged a walkout...
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a restructuring of the intelligence agency, including a 50% staff reduction and a $700 million budget cut. The reorganization eliminates several units, including the Foreign Malign Influence Center. Simultaneously, Gabbard revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former officials, citing...
Shahed Ghoreishi, a State Department contractor, was fired after expressing views against the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza and questioning the use of "Judea and Samaria" to refer to the West Bank. His dismissal followed complaints from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and accusations from right-wing personality Laura...
