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finance17 days ago•24 min saved

Micron Clears $1,000 Barrier, Stoking Stock-Split Talk Without a Firm Plan

Micron Technology’s shares rose back above $1,000, reviving talk of a potential stock split, though the company has not announced one. The memory-chip maker posted solid results with Q3 diluted earnings per diluted share of $24.67 and guiding to about $30.73 for Q4 as AI data-center demand boosted revenue to around $41.5 billion. Micron has split its stock three times before (1994, 1995, 2000), but management has given no signal it will do so again; even if a split occurs, it would not change fundamentals, though it could affect index weightings. At roughly 6.5x expected FY2027 earnings, the stock’s valuation is a key consideration for investors regardless of split chatter.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-demand #earnings #finance

world20 days ago•10 min saved

Harry and Meghan Return to Britain, Embrace School and Privacy as UK Home Hunt Continues

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say their first weeks back in the UK have been “eventful” but positive, with their children enrolled in British schools, the couple back to work, and plans to attend Invictus Games Birmingham next year; they’re also quietly shopping for a private UK home—rumored to be a nine-bedroom property mirroring their Montecito estate—while staying in the Cotswolds and planning regular trips to California to visit Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, and keep access to their Montecito base.

via Realtor.com|

#invictus-games #meghan-markle #noteextra

politics22 days ago•25 min saved

Hoffman doubts Harris 2028 bid, calling the race a crowded, noisy uphill climb

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, a major donor to Harris’s 2024 bid, says a 2028 run would be a “very challenging path” in a crowded, noisy field, while also praising Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and leaving room to back others depending on opponents. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’d bow out if Harris ran again. Donor support remains uncertain even as Harris leads in early polling and prediction markets show other candidates gaining traction.

via New York Post|

#democrats #donors #gavin-newsom

science1 month ago•92 min saved

Cohesin Tightens Condensed Euchromatin to Prevent Domain Mixing

Using single-nucleosome tracking and super-resolution imaging in living human cells, researchers show that cohesin constrains condensed euchromatin domains by loop formation, preserving transcriptional insulation; cohesin loss increases nucleosome mobility and local domain intermixing without majorly changing overall compaction, and Hi-C data indicate domain mixing at short scales with increased long-range contacts.

via Nature|

#chromatin-domain #cohesin #euchromatin

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Netherlands Shifts 86 Tonnes of Gold to London Amid Geopolitical Risk

The Dutch central bank (DNB) moved about 86 tonnes of its gold from the United States and Canada to London between March and August 2025, citing rising geopolitical unrest and a desire for quicker crisis deployability. London now holds 32.1% of Dutch gold (up from 18.1%), while New York and Ottawa each account for 18.5% and the Netherlands retains 30.8% at home. The operation mixed buying/selling with physical transfers, including roughly 27 tonnes moved physically to Zeist and then to London, to spread risk and avoid melting bars. DNB says it does not expect to deploy the reserves but wants greater resilience; Bundesbank continues to store its reserves in New York for now.

via The Guardian|

#business #central-bank #geopolitics

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Tarrant County slashes polling sites ahead of November election

Tarrant County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a plan reducing Election Day polling sites by 92 from the 2022 count, downsizing to 224 Election Day sites and 47 early-voting sites. Supporters say the plan ensures voters can vote, while voting-rights advocates warn it could limit access, especially in Black and brown communities. The decision followed hours of public testimony and party-line voting; Election Day is Nov. 3 with early voting Oct. 19–30.

via The Texas Tribune|

#elections-2026 #noteextra #politics

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Four-QB rosters: NFL teams hedge development and depth after cuts

After player cutdowns, Vikings, Steelers, Falcons and Eagles kept four quarterbacks (the Browns sit at five with Dillon Gabriel on IR), highlighting a trend toward asset management: safeguarding developmental QBs who can slip through waivers or fetch future trades, while balancing 46 active spots and the limited immediate value of QB-specific contribution. Notable items include the Jets naming Cade Klubnik the backup behind Geno Smith, the Rams’ aggressive spending on Aaron Donald (and other stars) to chase a big year, and the Dolphins claiming seven players on waivers—an indicator of broad roster reshaping as teams weigh long-term value against immediate needs.

via Sports Illustrated|

#nfl #noteextra #quarterbacks

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Burnham labels Brexit a 'wrong turn' in maiden Commons address

In his first Commons address as prime minister, Burnham blames Brexit for a 'decade of low growth,' calls leaving the EU one of a series of 'wrong turns' since the 1980s, and pledges practical reforms—such as revising the early-release scheme and expanding public control over essentials like water—while promising to restore hope across Britain.

via The Independent|

#brexit #burnham #commons

science1 month ago•3 min saved

Dolphins Use Seashell Tools to Fish, Calf Copies Tactic in Rare Display

Australian researchers filmed bottlenose dolphins using seashells as fishing tools (shelling), with two adult females observed in 2025 and a calf mimicking the technique, suggesting the behavior may be more widespread and learnable across generations, though it is not always clear whether a meal is captured.

via Gizmodo|

#animal-behavior #dolphins #marine-mammals

technology1 month ago•21 min saved

Mind Data on the Market: The Coming Neuroprivacy Era

Silicon Valley is driving neurotechnology from lab experiments to everyday life, aiming to decode—and potentially alter—brain signals through invasive implants and noninvasive wearables. This surge raises urgent privacy and human-rights concerns about mental privacy, personal identity, and autonomous decision-making as brain data could be mined by advertisers, employers, and tech giants. Legal wins like Colorado’s neurodata law and UNESCO discussions echo calls for global protections, while researchers warn that consumer devices and workplace monitoring could turn thoughts into a new data commodity within a decade unless safeguards are established.

via WIRED|

#brain-computer-interface #brain-data #neurorights

health2 months ago•14 min saved

Bioengineered Chewing Gum Targets HPV and Harmful Oral Bacteria Linked to Head and Neck Cancer

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania developed a lablab-bean–based bioengineered chewing gum that releases FRIL antiviral protein and Protegrin antimicrobial peptide to reduce HPV levels (up to 93% in saliva) and two cancer-linked bacteria (Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum) in lab tests, while largely sparing beneficial oral bacteria. The gum is not yet publicly available and is not a substitute for HPV vaccination, regular screenings, or medical treatment; more clinical trials are needed to determine whether regular use could lower cancer risk or improve outcomes.

via NDTV|

#bioengineering #chewing-gum #head-and-neck-cancer

europe2 months ago•39 min saved

Greece Mobilizes Sea Evacuations as 73 Wildfires Spread Across the Nation

Greece faced 73 wildfires nationwide, prompting overnight evacuations by sea as authorities shelter residents from advancing flames.

via GreekReporter.com|

#emergency-response #europe #evacuation

crime2 months ago•24 min saved

Scorpion Tattoo Could Help ID Florida Murder Suspect on the Run

Walton County, Fla., is seeking Isabelle Rose Johnson, 38, a fugitive suspected of murdering Jason Coulthart whose remains were found June 25 buried in a shallow grave near Freeport. Johnson is described as mobile and using multiple aliases; she reportedly has a large scorpion tattoo from her left buttock/hip to her thigh, plus other identifying tattoos and may have altered her hair. Authorities say she has ties to Florida, Georgia and Alabama, and a reward has been raised to $16,000 as they pursue her. Coulthart, a 43-year-old father originally from New Jersey, was killed by a zip-tie around his neck; five others have been arrested for accessory to the crime.

via New York Post|

#aliases #crime #florida

technology2 months ago•24 min saved

Nvidia's DLSS 5 Lets Devs Guide Neural Rendering to Preserve Artistic Intent

Nvidia revealed more DLSS 5 details at SIGGRAPH 2026, showcasing a neural rendering approach designed to preserve a game’s artistic intent using developer controls like Structure Intensity, Tone Intensity, and Developer Masking. The system offers three training models (A–C) to apply different frame interpretations, and aims to let artists dictate what DLSS 5 can alter—rather than acting as a simple post-process filter. Nvidia emphasized frame-based inputs, real-time constraints, and that DLSS 5 will run on RTX 50‑series GPUs, with ongoing work to optimize performance on a single GPU.

via PC Guide|

#ai-rendering #dlss5 #gaming

tv3 months ago•15 min saved

Tom Hardy Rejoins MobLand Team, Eyes Season 3 Revival

Tom Hardy has patched things up with MobLand producers after a Season 2 clash, meeting in London with Jez Butterworth, Ronan Barrett, and 101 Studios’ David Glasser (with Guy Ritchie also involved) to chart a path forward. With Hardy back on board, Season 2 is set to premiere later this year and a Season 3 renewal remains unconfirmed, though fall production had been targeted.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#mobland #noteextra #paramount