Kalshi, a platform where people can wager on everything from elections to weather, just closed a $1 billion funding round that values the company at $22 billion. The deal was led by Coatue Management and marks Kalshi’s third major raise in seven months, each one doubling the company’s worth. The las
The day ahead looks mixed. Morning skies will stay cloud‑shaded, but by late afternoon the clouds should part, letting a warm breeze in. Temperatures may reach about 74 degrees. A pattern that’s hard to predict has emerged. On Wednesday, cloud layers shifted so the heat measured at different spots
New Jersey will begin Mother’s Day weekend with a pleasant, sunny Friday. Winds from the west keep the air mild and dry, with temperatures climbing into the 60s. A lone shower might break out in the afternoon, but it’s unlikely to disrupt plans. Saturday is where the weather changes. A storm system
Chicago woke up to a chilly shock, with some spots dipping below 30°F. A frost warning covered almost every county except Cook. The National Weather Service said the day was unusually cold for May. Highs should climb into the low 60s, but showers may appear. A storm expert noted that not everyone w
"Fidelity announced a plan to reduce its global staff by about 1 % – roughly 1, 000 positions – while simultaneously expanding its technology and product teams. The company says the cuts are part of a broader “evolved operating model” aimed at speeding up new product development, not at trimming cos
The United States is preparing for President Trump’s visit to China next week, a trip that could reshape both energy and technology ties between the two giants. The backdrop is the ongoing conflict in Iran, which keeps global oil prices high and pressures both nations to find new ways to stabilize m
Billie Eilish’s 2026 tour film shows how new technology can change the way we experience a show. Instead of following the usual pattern, this project brings together a pop superstar and a legendary filmmaker to create something fresh. The idea began when James Cameron, known for movies like Ti
The goal of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) is to stop bad chemicals from hurting people before they become a problem. Scientists use a new way of looking at all the times we might be exposed to chemicals, called the life‑course exposome. By mixing these ideas, a new workflow has been cr
Minneapolis is thinking about adding drones to its emergency toolkit. City Council member LaTrisha Vetaw has asked staff to investigate how drones might help with 911 calls. The goal is to see if a drone can reach an incident faster than people on the ground, give first responders a better vie
A cruise ship that sailed from Cape Verde to Spain’s Canary Islands was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, leaving 17 Americans still aboard. The vessel, carrying around 150 people, saw two confirmed cases and five suspected ones among its passengers and crew. Three of those infected died, and one remain
