In a significant shift, SimpliSafe, a major player in the smart-home security market, has a new owner and a fresh leadership team. The Boston-based company is now under the wing of private equity firm GTCR, which recently completed its acquisition from Hellman & Friedman. This change brings in Hilar
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to make his $16. 6 billion budget work by making some changes. He's facing a lot of pushback, though, and it's not clear if these changes will be enough to get the support he needs from the City Council. One of the big changes is about a tax on businesses.
In the world of robotics, setbacks happen. AIDOL, a humanoid robot from Russia, learned this the hard way. During its big debut in Moscow, AIDOL took a tumble right in front of everyone. The moment was caught on video and shared online. The robot's creators, a small team from the Artificial Intellig
Fiserv, a big name in financial tech, just wrapped up a legal matter with the U. S. government. This case was about some old practices in their output solutions business. The government said Fiserv didn't follow U. S. Postal Service rules about updating addresses. Fiserv said they worked closely wit
Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs) are not just any ordinary material. They have special abilities that make them super useful in many areas. Unlike regular materials, LCEs can both sense and move. This makes them perfect for creating buildings that can respond to their environment. Imagine a buildin
Online gambling is becoming a big deal, with many people placing bets on sports and other events. But it's not all fun and games. There are risks involved, and it's important to be aware of them. First, let's talk about the risks. Online gambling can be riskier than gambling in person. This is beca
In Pennsylvania, a small group of high earners is shouldering a big part of the tax load. The top 1% of earners in the state, about 58, 541 households, bring in a lot of money. On average, each of these households makes over $1. 7 million a year. Together, they earn 18. 42% of the state's total inco
Germany's leader, Friedrich Merz, had a long chat with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He made it clear that young Ukrainian men should stay in their home country. Why? Because they are needed there. Lately, many young Ukrainians have been moving to Germany. In fact, last month, over 79, 0
True crime stories often focus on the killers, but what about their families? Netflix's documentary "My Father, The BTK Killer" flips the script, showing us the life of Kerri Rawson, daughter of the infamous BTK Killer, Dennis Rader. This isn't just another serial killer story. It's a look into how
Ed Gein's story is one of those that sticks with people. He wasn't a serial killer with a high body count, but his actions were so disturbing that they've inspired many movies and TV shows. From the Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Psycho, his legacy is everywhere. If you've just finished watching a show
