A research team set out to see if breathing exercises before operations could lower lung problems after surgery. The study involved patients scheduled for heart, chest and belly surgeries in the UK’s National Health Service. They ran a randomised controlled trial, meaning some patients received t
Kalshi, a platform where people can wager on everything from elections to weather, just closed a $1 billion funding round that values the company at $22 billion. The deal was led by Coatue Management and marks Kalshi’s third major raise in seven months, each one doubling the company’s worth. The las
This grass isn’t just sitting around waiting to die—it’s actively planning its next move. Egyptian crowfoot grass, a tough C4 weed, doesn’t play fair with crops like rice or sugarcane. Scientists tested how this plant handles tough conditions like temperature swings, salty soil, and dry spells. Unde
A popular burger spot recently saw its share prices fall hard after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings. Bad weather, rising beef costs, and fewer visitors to its main city all played a role in the decline. The chain usually makes more money during colder months, but this year, chilly rain and s
Many tech companies are cutting jobs as they rely more on artificial intelligence. Coinbase, a major crypto exchange, let go of about 700 workers in May 2026, blaming weak markets and the shift to AI. Fewer people are needed because machines now handle tasks like checking transactions and answering
Chip buyers are scrambling because the usual supplier is fully booked. TSMC, the top name in advanced chipmaking, has no free 2nm space until 2028. AMD, which has relied on TSMC for years, now wants options. Talks with Samsung are far along, and the Korean giant’s new 2nm line could soon be stamping
A real estate finance company recently shared its first-quarter 2026 results, showing how big financial moves can shift a business's direction. Instead of growing, the company focused on shrinking its debt by selling loans and other assets. This strategy brought in $1. 4 billion from loan sales and
The company just revealed its first-quarter numbers for 2026, and they’re eye-catching. Revenue hit $2. 08 billion, beating forecasts that expected $1. 97 billion. That’s more than double the $981. 8 million it made in the same period last year. But here’s the catch: even as money comes in fast, the
A new company is changing how movies get made by combining big money with the latest tech. Instead of struggling through the usual slow process of getting projects approved, this group steps in with full funding from the start. This removes layers of decision-makers who often water down ideas before
May 7th brings a mix of creative talents from different fields to celebrate another trip around the sun. A director who shaped comedy decades ago turns 74, while two comedic actors in their late thirties share the same birthday. None of them seem to mind sharing a spotlight on the calendar. Amy Hec
