On January 8, 2026, investors poured money into startups working on AI, healthcare, and other cutting-edge tech. The big winners included xAI, which raised a whopping $20 billion to build advanced AI systems, and Cyera, which got $400 million to help companies keep their AI secure. In the world of
AI is becoming a big part of our daily lives. It's used in many fields like healthcare, science, and business. But with this rapid growth, there are concerns about its impact on jobs, the environment, and everyday life. In places like Springdale, these concerns are becoming real. New data centers a
COVID-19 is still around, but it's not the same as it was at the start. It's become more like a common illness that keeps popping up in different places. Even with vaccines and health rules, the virus changes, people's immunity shifts, and the environment plays a role in how it spreads and how sick
Quantum technology is finally stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight. While everyone was busy talking about artificial intelligence, quantum tech was quietly making progress. The United Nations even declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This year has
Coforge, an Indian tech company, is making a big move. They're buying Encora for $2. 35 billion. This isn't cash changing hands, though. Instead, Coforge is offering shares in exchange for Encora. Encora's owners, like Advent International and Warburg Pincus, will get about 20% of Coforge. That's a
In the world of blood banks, things are changing. New tech is stepping in to make things better. AI, Big Data, and something called the SoHO framework are now part of the mix. These tools can help blood banks work smarter, not harder. First, let's talk about AI. It's not just for sci-fi movies anym
In 2025, Utah became the center of many important discussions. People talked about big issues like politics, technology, and religion. The Deseret News shared their thoughts on these topics in their top 10 opinion articles of the year. One of the most touching articles was by former Rep. Mia Love.
In a world where an asteroid strike has caused massive flooding, a mother's love and determination are put to the ultimate test. Gu An-na, an artificial intelligence researcher, is tasked with raising a synthetic child, Ja-in, as part of an experiment to give robots genuine human emotions. However,
Ridley Scott, the director behind Alien and Prometheus, made a TV show called Raised by Wolves. It's not part of the Alien story, but it's just as deep. The show is about two robots, Mother and Father, who are raising human children on a far-off planet. They want to protect the kids from the religio
Fulgent Genetics is making a big move in the lab world. They're buying two companies, Bako Diagnostics and StrataDx, for a cool $55. 5 million. This deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, but only if all the necessary approvals come through. Fulgent is known for its tech-based approac
