A paralyzed man in Switzerland has regained movement in his arms, hands, and fingers through a world-first surgery that uses an implant on his brain to read his thoughts and stimulate the correct muscles through a second implant in his abdomen, marking a significant breakthrough for individuals with paralysis.
GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave are the last two players remaining in the Winners Bracket of the 2023 AI Cup, with Carlsen narrowly avoiding defeat against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vachier-Lagrave overcoming GM Shakriyar Mamedyarov's aggressive play; in the Losers Bracket, GM Anish Giri knocked out GM Hikaru Nakamura and GM Alireza Firouzja defeated GM Denis Lazavik, while in Division II, GM Alexey Sarana scored a major upset over GM Fabiano Caruana, and in Division III, GMs Evgeny Alekseev and Rauf Mamedov emerged victorious against their younger opponents.
Hunter Biden received two wire transfers totaling $260,000 from Chinese nationals, with the funds being sent to Joe Biden's Delaware home during his 2020 presidential campaign, according to financial records revealed by Republican Congressman James Comer.
The U.S. is on the verge of a government shutdown as Congress debates spending levels and aid to Ukraine, which could potentially affect government operations and federal workers' paychecks.
Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Wednesday as markets focused on supply tightness heading into winter and a "soft landing" for the U.S. economy.
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AI poses serious threats to the quality, integrity, and ethics of journalism by generating fake news, manipulating facts, spreading misinformation, and creating deepfakes, according to an op-ed written by Microsoft's Bing Chat AI program and published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The op-ed argues that AI cannot replicate the unique qualities of human journalists and calls for support and empowerment of human journalists instead of relying on AI in journalism.
India could be one of the fastest-growing markets for JPMorgan in the Asia Pacific region next year, as companies look to diversify their supply chains beyond China and take advantage of India's scale and potential for high-end manufacturing.
Centene, a health insurance company, is planning to lay off around 2,000 employees, roughly 3% of its workforce, as it faces challenges in its Medicaid and Medicare Advantage businesses and seeks to improve profit margins.
Jack in the Box faces a lawsuit after an employee allegedly shot at a customer during an argument over missing curly fries, with the incident captured on video.
UPS is hiring 10,000 seasonal employees in Southern California for various roles including delivery drivers and package handlers, with the majority of positions not requiring an interview and offering benefits such as healthcare and tuition assistance.
Stefanos Kasselakis, a gay entrepreneur, has been elected as the leader of Greece's left-leaning opposition party, Syriza, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ individual to hold the position in the organization's history and offering hope for social change and LGBTQ+ protections in Greece.
Most Asian currencies, including the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit, weakened against the US dollar as the greenback continued to strengthen due to hawkish Federal Reserve rhetoric and rising US Treasury yields, leading to concerns over inflationary pressures in net importers such as Thailand and India.
EA Sports FC 24, the latest entry in the FIFA series for the Nintendo Switch, will run at 30fps and have a resolution of 720p in handheld mode and 1080p in docked mode.
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson reveals in her new book "Enough" that the closing days of the Trump White House were even more chaotic and lawless than previously disclosed.
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to sell shares, potentially raising its valuation from $29 billion to $80-90 billion, with existing employees being allowed to sell their shares.
Texas has become the leading state for Bitcoin mining in the United States, hosting 28.5% of the nation's hash rate, thanks to government incentives and favorable conditions.
Meta is preparing to launch a separate account deletion feature for its text-based social network Threads, following criticism that users could not delete their Threads account without deleting their Instagram account.
European markets are set for a mixed open as investors weigh inflation, interest rates, and global economic health, while Asian markets and US stock futures experienced mixed results.
Google is celebrating its 25th birthday with a special doodle that showcases its journey from a garage startup to a global tech giant.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is advocating for a meeting with President Biden to discuss averting a government shutdown and addressing the situation at the southern border.
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial has expanded its euro-pegged stablecoin EURC to the Stellar blockchain, allowing for enhanced European remittance corridors and cross-border payments.
BlockFi's liquidation plan has been approved by a US bankruptcy court, bringing the crypto lending platform one step closer to repaying its 100,000-plus creditors.
House Republicans advance conservative spending bills in an attempt to prevent a government shutdown, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's win does not bring Congress any closer to a resolution as the bills contain spending cuts that are unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Fortnite has introduced Ahsoka Tano as a holographic trainer and unlockable outfit, tapping into the popularity of the new Ahsoka Star Wars series on Disney+.
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative deal with major Hollywood studios, ending a nearly five-month strike and securing increases in wages and residuals, minimum staffing in TV writers rooms, streaming bonuses based on viewership, and protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
The U.S. housing market continued to see slight growth in home prices in July, reaching a new all-time high, despite higher mortgage rates, and while Dallas-Fort Worth experienced a slower growth rate compared to the previous month, prices have started to decline in August.
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A New York judge ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud by deceiving banks, insurers, and others while building his real estate empire, rejecting his bid to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general.
Wall Street's decline due to high U.S. bond yields is expected to impact Asian markets, which will be further influenced by the Bank of Thailand interest rate decision, Australian consumer price inflation, and Chinese industrial profits.
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U.S. stock futures were relatively flat, with slight gains, after a sharp decline in the previous trading session, as traders anticipate economic reports and upcoming earnings releases.
Valve has rejected the launch of indie sci-fi FPS Fortune's Run on Steam for the third time, citing disagreement over the game's labelling of sexual assault as mature content.
Microsoft is hiring a project manager for nuclear technology to explore using nuclear energy to power its AI data centers, aiming to address the high energy demand of AI models like ChatGPT.
Payday 3 developer Starbreeze is considering adding an offline mode to address the game's ongoing matchmaking issues and backlash from players.
CD Projekt has disabled mods for Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion to prevent any issues before mods receive their update, but players can still reactivate them at their own risk.
Payment processing giant MoneyGram is set to launch its own noncustodial crypto wallet on the Stellar network, allowing users to convert digital assets to fiat and strengthen the company's focus on cross-border remittance and payment settlements.
Over 55% of AI-related failures in organizations are attributed to third-party AI tools, highlighting the need for thorough risk assessment and responsible AI practices.
Boost Infinite is offering the iPhone 15 Pro for free, without requiring a trade-in, while Amazon and Boost Mobile are offering up to $1,000 off Apple's latest iPhone 15 smartphones, and Woot is discounting Apple's official iPhone 14 series Leather MagSafe Cases and MagSafe Duo Charger by $35 each.
Costco reported quarterly earnings that surpassed expectations, with increased grocery sales but decreased sales of big-ticket items, as shoppers made more trips but spent less during the pandemic. Sales rose 5.2% worldwide and 5% in the U.S., while Costco's net income for the fiscal fourth quarter rose to $2.2 billion.
The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons has resigned after inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II to Parliament, causing outrage and embarrassment.
Stocks closed lower across the board as rising Treasury yields and disappointing economic data, including a drop in consumer confidence, contributed to the September selloff, while concerns over a potential government shutdown added to worries and Moody's warned of a potential U.S. credit downgrade.
With a government shutdown looming and negotiations at a standstill, Rep. Matt Gaetz requests that his salary be withheld until funding is secured, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks a sit-down with President Biden to resolve the issue.
President Biden slipped while descending the stairs of Air Force One, highlighting concerns about his age and physical condition.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel plans to reinstate net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump, aiming to take an initial vote on the proposal on October 19.
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A major bug in Mortal Kombat 1 gives player 1 a significant advantage over player 2, affecting the game's competitive future.
A newly discovered cross-origin attack on GPUs allows malicious websites to read sensitive visual data displayed by other websites, violating the same origin policy and exposing usernames, passwords, and other private information.
Coinbase is leading a major lobbying effort in Washington D.C. to garner support for new regulations in the cryptocurrency industry.
The book "Blood in the Machine" by Brian Merchant tells the story of the Luddite movement in the early 19th century, arguing that their resistance was not against technology itself but for the rights of workers, a message that remains relevant today as automation threatens jobs.
