AT&T is stepping away from the entertainment scene. It's selling its majority stake in satellite TV provider DirecTV to private equity firm TPG Partners for a whopping $7.6 billion. This move comes more than 10 years after AT&T bought DirecTV for $48.5 billion, aiming to boost its video subscriber b
Getting ready for hurricane season? Three must-have apps are here to help. Windy is fantastic for checking wind speeds and storm surges worldwide with its detailed forecasts and customizable maps. The free FEMA app keeps you in the loop with real-time alerts about emergencies near you, along with in
Imagine combining satellite technology with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. That's exactly what happened when Yahsat, a satellite operator from the UAE, merged with Bayanat, an AI company specializing in geospatial data. Their new venture, Space42, aims to bring together satellite communicatio
Imagine a bank that reaches out to those who often get left behind. That's what Boost Bank is doing! Created by Axiata Group Berhad and Boost, this digital bank has teamed up with RHB Banking Group to make financial services more accessible. They’re focusing on safety measures against unauthorized a
Moving abroad can be exciting, but it also comes with a lot of decisions. One big factor is cost—where will your money go the furthest? The Mercer Cost of Living Survey for 2024 has some answers. Hong Kong tops the list as the priciest place for expats to live. It’s followed by Singapore, and then a
The music industry, with its non-stop tours and constant social media spotlight, can take a heavy toll on artists. It’s like they are always on stage, even when they’re not performing. The pressure can build up quickly, leading to stress that affects their health and well-being. Industry executives
Feeling hungry for good music? Northern Illinois Steelband is ready to serenade you at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ in Homewood on March 9. The show starts at 6:30 PM sharp! If you love the sound of steelpans, you’ll be thrilled to know that this band has been playing internationally since
After two days of decline, cryptocurrency prices made a comeback on Friday, with Bitcoin and Ether both up by 4%. This rally followed a tough week for risk assets, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 suffering significant losses. However, these stock indices managed to rebound on Friday. In the cr
Have you played Dino Crisis? This classic PlayStation game is finally getting a revival thanks to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Classics catalog. Originally released in 1999, during a peak time for both dinosaur love and survival horror games, Dino Crisis has been on many gamers' radar but not many have a
Hurricane Helene left behind a trail of destruction across six states, with 215 deaths and immense damage. Asheville and Buncombe County, nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, were particularly hard-hit. Despite clear warnings, many residents didn’t grasp the severity of the storm until it was
