17-year-old Connecticut student found 2 FDA-approved drugs that could help fight Alzheimer’s: How his surprising discovery worksA 17-year-old Connecticut student, Leon Wang, identified two FDA-approved lung-scarring drugs that reduced Alzheimer’s-linked cellular dama...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
MacKenzie Scott gave a nonprofit $20 million in 2020. Five years later, it got another $50 million after an email and a phone callMacKenzie Scott adopts an innovative philanthropic model that sidesteps the usual grant application process. Instead, her team conducts dis...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Apple gears up to launch its first New Mac Mini in two yearsThe new desktop will debut as soon as the coming days, potentially putting the unveiling ahead of a September event to introduce the next i...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments coming this week: Check date, how much Canadians can receive, eligibility rules and who qualifies for the 2026 government benefitsCanadians are keeping an eye on their bank accounts as a couple of government benefit payments are scheduled to be deposited next week. Can...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Labor Day 2026: When is the federal holiday, what day is it, why is it celebrated and what is the history behind the first Monday in September?Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7. Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday of September, is widely considered the unofficial e...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Oracle layoffs August 2026 update: Which employees are at ‘high risk’ as fresh cuts loom and what could the severance package look like?Oracle layoffs 2026: Oracle layoffs could be back, with some teams reportedly facing double-digit cuts as employees worry about job securit...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
17-year-old New Jersey high schooler Edward Kang built an AI tool that reads the retina for autism and ADHD screening and won $175,000 for his groundbreaking researchNew Jersey high schooler Edward Kang, 17, developed RetinaMind, an AI tool that analyzes retinal images to identify patterns linked to auti...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Microsoft AI's chief marketing officer Andra Mallard exits after 6 months as Copilot faces intense competition from ChatGPT and Claude. No one is replacing herMicrosoft AI CMO Andra Mallard is leaving after just six months, as the company reshapes its Copilot strategy amid intense competition from...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
US Economy: Inflation eases but prices remain high, retail sales fall, jobless claims riseInflation eased last month, but prices remain elevated for American consumers. Retail spending decreased sharply, surprising economists and...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
US turns decades-old radioactive waste into nuclear power technology that could keep underwater drones running for nearly 30 yearsAmerica is turning decades-old strontium-90 radioactive waste from Oak Ridge into a potential source of long-lasting nuclear power. Zeno Po...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
8-foot Burmese python found hiding under New Jersey family’s shed after swallowing a large opossum: Snake’s swollen belly revealed shocking backyard discoveryAn approximately 8-foot Burmese python stunned a New Jersey family after it was discovered hiding beneath their backyard shed in Freehold T...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Apple says Mac users in China can connect to Alibaba's Qwen AI serviceApple published a guide for Chinese Mac users to connect Alibaba's Qwen AI service. This integration allows enhanced Siri responses and Wri...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Irish proverb of the day: “He who is not strong must be...” — inspiring life lessons on resilience, wisdom, adaptability, problem-solving, perseverance, confidence, and why intelligence often defeats raw strength from the timeless traditions of Irish folkloreToday's Irish Proverb of the Day brings timeless wisdom that still fits modern life: "He who is not strong must be clever." This powerful I...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Apple Upgrade leasing program explained: Monthly cost, what happened to the iPhone Upgrade Program, and everything else you need to knowApple has launched Apple Upgrade, a new device leasing service in the United States. This program allows customers to lease iPhones, iPads,...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Apple launches US device leasing program with KlarnaApple has launched a new device leasing program in the United States. This program offers monthly payment plans for iPhones, Macs, and iPad...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big TechApple lost its challenge against landmark EU rules designating its app stores and iOS as gatekeepers. The EU Digital Markets Act mandates c...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Mortgage refinance rates today: Check current mortgage interest rates for 30-year, 20-year, 15-year, 10-yearMortgage interest rates today: It averaged 6.49 per cent last week. Spending on multi-family housing units, which account for a small share...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.28 PM IST