Palantir, a data‑analysis giant, has just signed a deal with Polymarket to build a new sports‑betting platform. The partnership will use Palantir’s AI engine to spot shady trades and block banned bettors in real time. This move ties Palantir to a market that is under heavy legal scrutiny. The U. S.
The city council of Joliet is set to decide on a large data center project that could transform 795 acres of farmland into a high‑tech hub. Developers Hillwood and PowerHouse announced they have gathered 6, 000 letters of support before the vote, suggesting a shift in public opinion. Earlier this
Kentucky’s basketball team is back in the spotlight as it faces Florida once more, this time for a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Gators have already beaten the Wildcats twice this season, so many fans wonder if fatigue or past experience will tilt the balance. Kentucky has had a hard ro
The newest fold‑up from Honor is making noise for a different reason than most phones: it’s thinner and cheaper. It comes in at just 8. 75 mm when closed, a record for foldables, and it’s only 4 mm wide when opened. The weight is modest at 219 g, so the phone feels light even with its large sc
Textile wearables that can watch how we move are gaining ground in health, sports and fun. They feel like a second skin because they bend with us and can record data all the time. The ideal design would have no stiff electronics glued to the cloth and would send information wirelessly, so it doesn’t
The big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are coming up in several New England cities, and people will be lining streets like Broadway in South Boston or watching the processions in Worcester, New Haven, and Portland. These parades are known for going ahead even when the weather is less than perfect; o
Reform Judaism is the biggest Jewish movement in North America, known for its focus on social justice and equality. One of its largest congregations, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was hit by a violent attack last week. The temple, founded in 1941 and now home to about 12, 000 members,
In 2002, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was invited to a brief sit‑down at the official residence in London by none other than Jeffrey Epstein, the financier known for his later criminal charges. The invitation came after Peter Mandelson, a senior Labour figure with close ties to both men,
Microsoft has rolled out a fresh health feature called Copilot Health that works inside its AI helper. The tool sets up a safe area where people can bring in lab numbers, medical files and data from smart watches to see what it all means. The launch will happen slowly, so not everyone can use it rig
The Chicago Cubs have chosen veteran left‑handed pitcher Matthew Boyd to start their first game of the season. The decision was announced by manager Craig Counsell on Thursday, with Boyd set to face the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26. Boyd, who is 35 years old, will be in hi
