A city council member has a habit of blaming outsiders for problems. The latest plan is called an “empty homes tax. ” It aims to make owners of unused houses pay extra money. The city faces a shortage of affordable homes and wants more revenue. The tax would hit people who own houses but ra
The streets of Mogadishu feel quieter now that many tuk‑tuk operators have pulled their vehicles out of service. Rising fuel prices, tied to the ongoing tensions in Iran that choke oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, have made it impossible for these small three‑wheelers to stay profitable. Pa
The chipmaker Micron Technology has seen its shares jump, spurred by a strong earnings report that tied closely to the growing demand for AI and cloud computing hardware. A recent analyst praised the company’s low forward price‑to‑earnings ratio, highlighting its potential for continued growth.
Nanobubbles are minuscule gas pockets that can stay alive for a long time in water, thanks to their charged surfaces. Scientists have not looked much at how these bubbles behave in other liquids, like ethanol. In this study, researchers used two techniques: infrared absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) an
In a recent experiment, medical image specialists were tested on their ability to spot fake X‑ray pictures created by artificial intelligence. The study used 264 images, split evenly between real scans and computer‑made ones. Participants came from twelve hospitals in six countries and ranged from f
Finding a new job feels harder than ever, especially for young people who want steady roles. Companies are keeping most of their staff while still being slow to add new hires, a situation economists call “low‑hire, low‑fire. ” This makes it tough for newcomers to land long‑term positions. Technolog
Three paragraphs of fresh take on the recent analyst actions and earnings for Bytes Technology Group Plc. First, a quick look at the market mood: Shore Capital kept its “Hold” stance on Bytes Technology Group Plc, noting that the shares finished the day at 266. 60 pence. This suggests the firm se
The city of Austin is rolling out a fresh round of music funding that will reach 399 artists, promoters and venues. A total of $7. 1 million is being distributed this spring after the launch of a new Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office. The decision sparked heated debate among musici
OpenAI has shut down its Sora video‑generation service, ending a bold experiment that began less than two years ago. The company said it will reallocate resources to robotics and “agentic” AI that can work more independently. This means Sora’s consumer app and the professional web tool are gone, and
The popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, recently bought a teen‑focused banking app called Step. This move has caught the eye of lawmakers and sparked debate about the safety of letting young people handle money online. Step is not a bank itself, but it partners with an FDIC‑i
