Starbucks announced on Monday that it will divest the majority of its Chinese business to a Hong Kong‑based private‑equity firm for an estimated $4 billion. The move follows a period of declining market share in China, where domestic coffee chains and tea‑based competitors have captured a larger
Google has rolled out a new image‑generation tool called Remix within its Messages app, leveraging the company's latest AI model, Nano Banana. The feature allows users to create custom images from text prompts directly in a chat, expanding the app's multimedia capabilities beyond stickers and
Voting began today across several states in what is traditionally called an “off‑year” election, with polls opening in New York, Virginia and New Jersey, while California’s voting locations will open later in the day. Although the race does not include a presidential contest, it features a number of
Researchers have demonstrated that data collected from consumer smartwatches, when processed by artificial‑intelligence algorithms, can identify early signs of heart muscle injury. The study, published in a peer‑reviewed medical journal, analyzed continuous heart‑rate and electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings from thousands of participants who wore commercially available devices over
New Jersey voters concluded the June 2025 primary elections on Tuesday, delivering clear victories to state Senator Maya Sherrill and former mayor Anthony Ciatterelli, who will represent the Democratic and Republican parties respectively in the upcoming governor's race. Sherrill, a longtime advocate for public education and renewable energy,
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it will begin implementing a plan to provide only partial funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) while it works to comply with a recent federal court order. In a filing submitted on behalf of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins,
Oncologists are reminding the public that lung cancer is not exclusive to smokers, highlighting the need for greater awareness of early symptoms as part of the annual lung‑cancer awareness campaign. The message comes amid rising concerns that many cases are diagnosed at advanced stages because patients and clinicians often
Recent benchmark data released by several independent testing platforms indicates that Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2600 application processor delivers performance levels comparable to those of Apple's M5 chip, a claim that has sparked considerable interest across the mobile and computing industries. The Exynos 2600, slated for inclusion
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that quarterback Kyler Murray will retake his starting duties as soon as he receives medical clearance, despite a strong showing from backup Jacoby Brissett during Murray's absence. Brissett stepped in after Murray suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of
College football fans and analysts alike are expressing renewed irritation with the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, a sentiment amplified by the recent "Forde‑Yard Dash" discussion that highlighted perceived inconsistencies in how teams are evaluated. The controversy erupted after the latest CFP committee release, which placed several
Sleep deprivation remains a widespread public‑health concern in the United States, with recent data indicating that more than 30% of residents in Pennsylvania obtain fewer than seven hours of sleep each night. To address chronic insomnia, many adults turn to over‑the‑counter melatonin supplements, a hormone that regulates
Apple announced the rollout of iOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1 on Tuesday, expanding its software ecosystem with a suite of incremental improvements and a new interaction layer dubbed “Liquid Glass.” The updates, which began distribution through the company’s official update channels on November 5, are available for