The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to campaign finance restrictions brought by Republicans. The case, involving limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates, could overturn a 2001 ruling. The National Republican Senatorial and Congressional Committees, along with two 2022 candidates' campaigns, argue the restrictions violate the...
Home Depot announced its $4.3 billion acquisition of building-products distributor GMS, aiming to boost sales from professional contractors. The deal, through Home Depot's subsidiary SRS Distribution, will see GMS shares purchased at $110 each. This acquisition surpasses a competing bid from billionaire Brad Jacobs' QXO. Home Depot expects the...
Two teenage girls were shot near the Stonewall Inn in New York City on Sunday night during NYC Pride celebrations. A 16-year-old suffered a critical head wound, while a 17-year-old was shot in the leg and is stable. Police are investigating and have not yet determined if it...
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a budget-friendly 13-inch MacBook, powered by an iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip, launching in late 2025 or early 2026. This will be the first Mac using an iPhone chip, a departure from the usual M-series chips. The new MacBook aims to boost...
Australian astronomers detected a powerful radio signal initially believed to be from a distant galaxy. Further investigation revealed the source was Relay 2, a defunct 1964 NASA satellite, approximately 4,500 kilometers away. The signal, likely caused by a massive electrostatic discharge or micrometeorite impact, highlights the growing problem...
Google's Android 16, the 36th major release, offers minimal visual changes for Pixel phones. While boasting minor UI tweaks and improved edge-to-edge rendering for larger screens, the update reflects a trend towards less significant yearly releases. Google aims for a future where Android version numbers are less crucial...
Zillow is banning listings not shared on local databases within one business day of public marketing, escalating a dispute with brokerages like Compass over "exclusive inventory." This fight impacts homebuyers and sellers, potentially limiting listings' visibility on major portals. While Zillow aims for a transparent market, Compass argues...
Eighty years after liberation, Jack Moran, a US soldier who helped free Buchenwald, reunited with Holocaust survivor Andrew Roth in Los Angeles. Their emotional meeting, documented by the USC Shoah Foundation, highlights the dwindling number of living Holocaust witnesses. Both men, nearing 100, shared their harrowing experiences –...
Moderna announced that its experimental mRNA flu vaccine, mRNA-1010, showed a stronger immune response than a standard flu shot in a late-stage trial. This success paves the way for the company to resubmit its application for a combination Covid-19 and flu vaccine, and file for approval of the standalone...
Rising right-wing extremism in Dessau, eastern Germany, is alarming authorities. Nazi symbols are increasingly normalized among youth, with some openly glorifying Hitler and engaging in hateful chants. This trend, observed across eastern Germany, reflects a broader radicalization, fueled by economic struggles and a lack of societal pushback. ...
