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The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, a 13.75-mile (22 km) long tunnel at the center of the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, and the world s longest, is now open in China. Constructed over five years using innovative approaches, the tunnel halves the travel time between the regional capital, Urumqi, and the city of K...
The Mega Millions jackpot soared to a staggering $1.35 billion, making it the second-largest prize in U.S. history, as the lottery game's three-month drought without a top winner ended on Christmas Eve.
Your furry friend deserves the world this holiday season. Chewy Claus is back, letting you write to Santa's elf and make wishes come true for pets in need.
Unravel the hidden stories behind your clothes. By 2027, EU-bound garments may carry digital passports revealing their environmental and social impact.
Hyundai's biggest EV yet takes center stage at Brussels, signaling the brand's electric ambitions for Europe. The new model boasts 800V charging, leading Hyundai's 2026 EV roadmap.
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The future of New York's iconic Met Museum hangs in the balance as over 1,000 workers fight to unionize, with Mayoral-Elect Zohran Mamdani lending his support. The decisive vote looms on January 13-15, 2026.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted workplaces worldwide, there has been a greater push for improved work-life balance and many companies are taking notice. The exciting thing is that when companies become more flexible, their employees become happier and more productive. It’s a win-win for all in...
Ahead of its 75th anniversary, Jack in the Box shared some big news. The fast-food chain has long been a late-night hot spot for fans to grab their favorite fried foods in a flash. But like many restaurants, they change their menu frequently, and they can’t possibly keep everything. Sometimes it can...
Robert Mnuchin, the Wall Street pioneer who became one of New York’s most respected art dealers and a fixture at blue-chip auctions, died on Friday at his home in Bridgewater, Connecticut. He was 92. His death, first reported by the New York Times, was confirmed by his stepdaughter, Lisa Hedley Wick...
Texas-based ZettaJoule has secured formal support from Aramco Services Company for its high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR), a project designed to produce process heat reaching 950°C (1742°F), which is 600°C (1112°F) higher than output from conventional water-cooled models. This advanced small...
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It’s been one year since we broke ground on our Richland Parish Data Center in Louisiana, which will house our largest multi-gigawatt AI training cluster, Hyperion. Once operational, this data center will play a vital role in supporting our technologies and accelerating our progress toward personal ...
When it comes to fast food, it seems we’re all in our chicken era. Restaurants like Taco Bell, McDonald’s, and Burger King all poured big bucks into their chicken menus to stay ahead of the competition. Taste, quality, and price all remain significant factors for families trying to budget, but who s...
Why do fast food restaurants play with our emotions so much? We fall head over heels in love with a menu item and then, poof, it’s gone. Many fans have launched social media campaigns to convince restaurants to bring back their favorites. Sometimes, it works. For years, McDonald’s customers harassed...
Share This ArticleShare Post In 2025, NYCHA closed on the financing for repairs at 16 developments through the controversial PACT program, and moved ahead on renovation plans for two other public housing campuses funded through the newer Preservation Trust, officials said Tuesday. NYCHA’s Hy...
Water is a shared and vital resource, and we approach water stewardship with the responsibility and technical expertise it deserves. Being good stewards of water is critical for our business, and it also benefits the communities where our data centers are located by enhancing water quality, boosting...
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We've got to hand it to Gen Z—their tech savviness and sarcastic humor is a potent combination for comedy. Add to that a blatant disregard for workplace decorum, and you’ve got a recipe for some grade A viral entertainment. Mike Hege, a realtor at Pridemore Properties in North Carolina, recently lea...
Despite news of multiple closures, Whataburger kicked off a nationwide holiday promotion — 12 Days of Whatacheer— and announced plans to expand. The Texas-based burger chain shared bad news for Southern diners this week that has some wondering if it is struggling in an economy that left dozens of lo...
When Tripti Bhatt was in Class 9, she had the extraordinary privilege of meeting Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. The former president handed her a handwritten letter filled with encouragement, sparking a dream in her heart to serve the nation. Born into a family of teachers, Tripti was raised to aim high and ...
We welcomed Pat Sajak and Vanna White into our homes for more than 40 years on Wheel of Fortune. When Pat announced his retirement plans in June 2023, many wondered what the future would hold for the show and Vanna. Ryan Seacrest took over as host in September 2024, and he and Vanna White became the...
Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94, a leading executive in the semiconductor industry and head of the company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), will deliver the address at the OneMIT Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 28.As chair and CEO of AMD, Su has transformed the company, which is now a global leader...
