An expectant mother in San Francisco hailed a Waymo to the hospital but ended up giving birth inside the autonomous vehicle. Both mother and baby are doing fine, but the robotaxi needed a deep clean.
A new study using NASA’s XRISM space telescope has detected the faint signatures of chlorine and potassium in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant. These “odd-Z” elements are crucial for life but were previously hidden from view. The discovery helps explain how the raw materials for planets like Earth
The United States is imposing new tariffs on imports from Nicaragua, citing pervasive labor and human rights abuses. The 15% duty will be phased in starting in 2027 and will stack on top of existing levies.
In a major strategic shift, online lending giant Enova has agreed to acquire digital bank Grasshopper for $369 million. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, will transform Enova into a bank holding company. It combines Enova’s lending muscle with Grasshopper’s banking infrastructu
Latin American data center provider Kio Networks has launched a new 12MW facility in Querétaro, Mexico. The QRO2 data center expands the company’s local capacity to nearly 19MW, creating a high-density hub for the region.
A new analysis reveals a counterintuitive trend with AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot. While junior developers see significant speed gains, senior developers often become less productive. The culprit isn’t the tool, but the deep expertise of the senior engineers using it.
Fei-Fei Li, the Stanford professor known as the “Godmother of AI,” says she wouldn’t hire a software engineer in 2025 who doesn’t embrace AI tools. Her view is part of a broader movement where CEOs from Palantir to LinkedIn are questioning the traditional college degree.
Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome to patch three vulnerabilities. One is a high-severity zero-day that attackers are already actively exploiting.
Argo Infrastructure Partners has acquired the equity of most minority shareholders in TierPoint, further consolidating its control. This marks Argo’s third major investment since 2020, bringing its total commitment to the data center operator to over $700 million.
Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed reports that SpaceX is planning to go public. The company is reportedly targeting a staggering $1.5 trillion valuation, with an IPO potentially happening in the 2026-2027 timeframe.
