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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to an Estimated $1.7 Billion Ahead of Christmas Eve Draw
Dec 22, 2025 Business News

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to an Estimated $1.7 Billion Ahead of Christmas Eve Draw

No jackpot winner in Monday's draw elevates prize to one of the largest in Powerball history

Monday's Powerball drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, resulting in the grand prize increasing to an estimated $1.7 billion for the next drawing...

CBS Halts '60 Minutes' Segment on Trump-Era Deportation Controversy Amid Internal Turmoil
Dec 21, 2025 Business News

CBS Halts '60 Minutes' Segment on Trump-Era Deportation Controversy Amid Internal Turmoil

Internal disagreement and editorial concerns stall investigative story on Venezuelan deportations and detention conditions

CBS News abruptly suspended a '60 Minutes' segment reporting on Venezuelan deportees sent during the Trump administration to a harsh maximum-security ...

Colorado Windstorm Disrupts U.S. Official Time by Microseconds
Dec 21, 2025 Technology News

Colorado Windstorm Disrupts U.S. Official Time by Microseconds

A power failure at NIST's Boulder facility caused a slight delay in the official U.S. time signal, with potential implications for critical systems

A severe windstorm in Colorado led to a power outage at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) laboratory in Boulder, disrupting th...

Jim Beam Suspends Production at Clermont Facility Amid Rising Bourbon Stocks and Trade Uncertainties
Dec 21, 2025 Business News

Jim Beam Suspends Production at Clermont Facility Amid Rising Bourbon Stocks and Trade Uncertainties

Kentucky Distillers Navigate Historic Inventory Levels and Tariff Challenges Affecting Future Output

Jim Beam's parent company, Suntory Global Spirits, announced a temporary halt in production at its main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, starting Jan...

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Debuts with Strong Global Box Office, Domestic Opening Below Projections
Dec 21, 2025 Business News

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Debuts with Strong Global Box Office, Domestic Opening Below Projections

James Cameron's latest installment secures $345 million worldwide over opening weekend amid evolving film industry dynamics

James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire and Ash," the third film in the Avatar saga, launched to substantial global box office figures this past weekend. While ...

Tech Giants Advise Visa-Holding Employees to Stay in U.S. Amid Lengthy Reentry Delays
Dec 20, 2025 Technology News

Tech Giants Advise Visa-Holding Employees to Stay in U.S. Amid Lengthy Reentry Delays

Apple and Google issue internal warnings urging visa workers to avoid international travel due to extended embassy appointment backlogs influenced by new federal policies

Apple and Google have cautioned employees on H-1B visas against traveling internationally due to significant delays at U.S. consulates and embassies. ...

2025’s AI Landscape: Navigating the Surge of Synthetic Media
Dec 19, 2025 Technology News

2025’s AI Landscape: Navigating the Surge of Synthetic Media

An In-Depth Look at the Year’s Defining Developments in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Realities

The year 2025 has seen artificial intelligence become a powerful force in transforming the digital experience, particularly through the proliferation ...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Advocates for Expansive AI Data Center Infrastructure
Dec 19, 2025 Technology News

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Advocates for Expansive AI Data Center Infrastructure

Balancing AI acceleration with energy policy and climate concerns under the Trump administration

Former Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasizes AI advancement as a top national scientific priority, advocating for energy infrastructure that suppor...

China Bolsters Domestic Semiconductor Sector Amid U.S. Export Restrictions
Dec 19, 2025 Technology News

China Bolsters Domestic Semiconductor Sector Amid U.S. Export Restrictions

Despite looming easing of U.S. chip export controls, China intensifies efforts for self-reliance in semiconductor technology.

China's semiconductor industry is accelerating development in response to ongoing U.S. trade restrictions limiting access to advanced chips and manufa...

TikTok Agrees to Transfer U.S. Operations to Consortium Led by Oracle
Dec 18, 2025 Technology News

TikTok Agrees to Transfer U.S. Operations to Consortium Led by Oracle

The transaction addresses prolonged U.S. governmental concerns over TikTok’s governance and data practices linked to its Chinese parent company.

TikTok has finalized an agreement to restructure its American operations, transferring control to a group predominantly composed of U.S. investors spe...

Diverging Views Emerge as Trump’s AI Executive Order Challenges State Autonomy
Dec 17, 2025 Technology News

Diverging Views Emerge as Trump’s AI Executive Order Challenges State Autonomy

Republican factions clash over federal preemption of state AI regulations ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump's recent executive order aiming to block state-level AI regulations has sparked notable divisions within the Republican Party. ...

Accelerated Development of Nuclear Reactors Under Trump Spurs Safety Concerns
Dec 17, 2025 Technology News

Accelerated Development of Nuclear Reactors Under Trump Spurs Safety Concerns

Department of Energy’s expedited Reactor Pilot Program aims for rapid deployment but raises questions about regulatory oversight and risk management

The Trump administration's initiative to fast-track the deployment of innovative nuclear reactors envisions several experimental designs operational b...