Internet Development
Bitcoin is having a rough month. Prices keep slipping, and every small bounce seems to fade fast. For many traders and long-term holders, this feels like a flashback to the 2022 crypto collapse. In a recent Bloomberg segment, analysts highlighted just how sharp this drop has been. Billions in value have been wiped out, risk … Read more
The Trump administration has taken a major step toward its long-stated goal of shrinking, and eventually closing, the U.S. Department of Education. On Tuesday, officials announced a sweeping plan to move many of the department’s core responsibilities to other federal agencies. This plan would affect programs that support K-12 schools, colleges, international education, Native education, … Read more
On Tuesday morning, users across the world started asking the same question: Is X down? Reports quickly appeared on DownDetector and other monitoring sites showing a spike in error messages, slow loading times, and broken features on the platform. At the same time, Cloudflare, one of the biggest internet infrastructure providers, confirmed it was investigating … Read more
A new proposal in the U.S. Congress could give Social Security recipients a short term but meaningful raise in 2026. If passed, the plan would add a temporary $200 per month on top of the regular Social Security increase that is already scheduled for that year. This idea comes from the Social Security Emergency Inflation … Read more
NASA has taken another big step toward future human missions to Mars. In partnership with Blue Origin and Rocket Lab, the agency has launched two small spacecraft that will travel to Mars to study how the Sun and solar wind affect the Red Planet. These twin probes are part of a mission called ESCAPADE, short … Read more
A sharp blast of cold air is pushing into South Carolina, bringing the season’s coldest nights so far. Forecasts point to widespread 20s and low 30s in many communities, with the coldest pockets in sheltered valleys and rural areas. Freeze warnings and frost advisories are in effect in multiple counties, and wind chills could make … Read more
China has reportedly barred state-funded data centers from using foreign AI chips. If confirmed and enforced widely, this policy would push government-backed compute away from U.S. suppliers and toward domestic alternatives. It adds to the ongoing decoupling in advanced semiconductors, complicates hyperscale planning in China, and could reshape AI buildouts for years. The Headline, In … Read more
Three of the most powerful figures in tech and autos met in Seoul and kept it low key. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joined Samsung’s Lee Jae‑yong and Hyundai’s Euisun Chung for Korean fried chicken and beer. Cameras and crowds gathered outside, and the trio later appeared at a gamer festival. The message felt clear: Nvidia’s chip … Read more
YouTube TV and Disney are in fresh negotiations centered on ESPN and related networks, according to new reporting from the New York Times. The outcome could redefine how millions watch live sports and how much they pay every month. This article breaks down what is reportedly on the table, why these talks matter now, and … Read more
Hurricane Melissa left a trail of damage and heartbreak. Jamaica is cleaning up after catastrophic destruction, while the storm continues east-northeast through the Atlantic. Authorities report severe wind damage, flash flooding, mudslides, power outages, and major disruptions to travel and communication. Here is what happened, what is next, and how to stay safe as conditions … Read more