A hacker group linked to Iran attacked a U. S. medical equipment maker, Stryker, on Wednesday. The hit caused a worldwide break in Microsoft services the company uses. Stryker said there was no sign of ransomware or malware, and that it believed the problem was contained. Their teams were busy ch
A fintech company called Revolut finally received a full UK banking licence, allowing it to offer customers in Britain real‑time bank accounts. The approval ends a long wait that had kept the firm from fully serving its home market. Revolut’s chief executive explained that launching a UK bank had a
Brooks has just lowered the price of its popular Ghost Max L walking shoe, a leather‑finished version of their high‑cushion sneaker. The move makes the shoe more budget‑friendly for people who need sturdy, supportive footwear all day long. The Ghost Max L was originally $170; it now costs $129. 9
Los Angeles is offering a great day outside. The sky is clear and the wind is only about five miles per hour, so a picnic blanket won’t get blown away. The temperature starts at 54°F in the morning and climbs to a comfortable 75°F by afternoon. Humidity stays at a moderate 56%, which keeps the air f
The European Union still faces a major health challenge with tobacco use. Even after many years of progress, smoking rates have stopped falling and new laws to curb the habit are few. Researchers used data from the 2019 European Health Interview Survey to calculate how much smoking hurts hospitals f
Citigroup is set to add bitcoin custody for big investors later this year, blending the digital coin into its standard asset safekeeping and reporting tools. The plan lets clients hold bitcoin alongside stocks, bonds, and cash in one account, making it easier to mix digital and traditional assets fo
Polyacrylamide, a water‑soluble polymer widely used in industry, usually breaks apart when exposed to free radicals. Traditional studies assumed that the main reaction was chain scission, where long polymer chains split into shorter pieces. Recent experiments with persulfate as a radical source reve
The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 45, 000 infant sleepwear garments on March 5. The issue lies with the zipper heads that can detach from the clothing, posing a choking risk if swallowed by a child. So far, 15 separate incidents of zipper pieces falling o
A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se
The 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival will feature a sizzling lineup of celebrity chefs and music stars who will cook up tasty treats for fans. The event, held from April 24 to 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will see Guy Fieri hosting his own stage and a tent full of barbecue stands. Fans
