California Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’ll change more than 500 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though the state Supreme Court will have the final say in hundreds of those cases. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has moved to commute 548 death sentences to life in … Read more
Former Microsoft employee Merill Fernando has called for a significant shift in how the technology giant operates, arguing that the company needs fewer employees, less organisational bureaucracy and a stronger focus on AI-powered, agentic work to remain competitive. Merill Fernando argues that Microsoft’s layers of management and fragmented teams have hindered adoption of beneficial technologies. … Read more
Americans will turn their clocks back by one hour on November 1, 2026, as daylight saving time ends across most of the United States, with Congress yet to approve a proposal backed by President Donald Trump to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change. US daylight saving time 2026: Essential details on clock changes. (Unsplash) The change … Read more
SpaceX is moving to challenge traditional US wireless carriers with a new spectrum acquisition agreement that could help its Starlink satellite service deliver mobile connectivity across the country, including in areas where conventional cellular networks struggle to reach. Elon Musk’s SpaceX takes on US telecom giants with Starlink Mobile expansion. (REUTERS) The company announced on … Read more
More than a dozen leaders will head to the Pacific atoll nation of Tuvalu on Tuesday for a first-hand look at a once-vibrant ecosystem wiped out due to climate change. Leaders to visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change The getaway comes on the sidelines of the Pacific “pre-COP” gathering hosted by Fiji aimed … Read more
Many Indian Green Card applicants see a sudden status change pertaining to their case. Several Indian Green Card applicants reported an unexpected change in their status online which says their case “requires USCIS to send a notice”. Immigration attorney Rahul Reddy said this has led to a great deal of anxiety but this is most … Read more
The Kellogg story is also one of persistence. He began farming at 14 after his father left agriculture to care for his ill wife. By his senior year of high school, Bill was managing 700 acres, much of it through relationships with older farmers in the community. For Bill Kellogg, conservation did not begin with … Read more
Warren Buffett is relinquishing his position as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway following more than five decades in the role. Warren Buffett has announced his transition from chairman to chairman emeritus of Berkshire Hathaway after 50 years. His son, Howard, will now serve as chairman. (AP, File) The organization announced on Friday that the 96-year-old Buffett … Read more
Melinda French Gates is committing $1 billion through 2026 to advance women’s power and influence, while her investment platform is backing women-led funds working on climate solutions. Through Pivotal Ventures, Gates has invested in Planeteer Capital, a climate-tech fund led by Sophie Purdom that backs early-stage companies developing solutions to climate change. The investment comes … Read more
The gardener said the work was his way of allowing Robert to earn the money while also showing him respect. A homeless man asking for spare change in Sydney received a different kind of help when gardener Nathan Stafford offered him work instead. Stafford was cleaning up a residential street when the man, who introduced … Read more