From left, President Donald Trump, Oracle’s Larry Ellison, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son and OpenAI’s Sam Altman appear at the White House in Washington on January 21, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images The Pentagon on Thursday announced a contract with Oracle worth almost $7 billion over a decade, a big win for the software…
Just three automakers control the majority of one of the hottest segments in the U.S. car market — and none of them are American companies. In the first half of 2026, sales of hybrid cars — not long ago considered a bridge to fully electric vehicles — have risen nearly 20% year over year to…
Kiran is a timeless Indian name meaning “ray of light.” Popular across different regions and languages in India, it is one of the country’s best-known gender-neutral names and symbolises hope, brightness and new beginnings. Gender-neutral baby names continue to grow in popularity as parents look for names that are meaningful, flexible and universally appealing. Whether…
A member of JD Vance’s protective detail has been removed pending an investigation into allegations of compromising the vice president’s security, a Secret Service spokesman said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The development was first reported by CNN, citing sources familiar with the matter…
Nicaragua’s government-controlled National Assembly is debating whether to bar opposition parties from running in elections and will vote on the matter in the first week of August. The move comes just days after President Daniel Ortega said that there “will be no more elections for them [the opposition] to try to seize the government, to…
India’s activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a hunger strike after 26 days of fasting in support of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms. In a post on X, Wangchuk – better known as “Sonam sir” – said he did so “after a long negotiation on various conditions” and also to avert “possible violence in the country”….
Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations. The stock jumped 11% in extended trading. Here’s how the chipmaker did versus LSEG consensus estimates Earnings per share: 42 cents, adjusted, versus 21 cents expected Revenue: $16.1 billion, versus $14.42…
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplane lands at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Chicago on March 7, 2026. Kevin Carter | Getty Images How volatile are fuel markets this year? Southwest Airlines hired a ship this spring to send jet fuel from Texas to California, where prices are much higher and concerns had…
IIM graduate Nandini Sethi’s ₹1.31 lakh monthly expense breakdown in Mumbai has sparked a fresh debate online about the city’s rising cost of living. The question of how much it really costs to live in Mumbai is once again being discussed across social media. This time, the conversation began after a corporate employee shared her…
We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you should wash your hair and more. Underarm hyperpigmentation is more common than most people…