Scientists found that ash from Spain’s 2021 Tajogaite volcano could help make greener building materials. They mixed it with strong alkaline solutions and tested how it behaves in water. The tests showed some metals like molybdenum (Mo) leak out more than allowed for safe landfills. Other experimen
Two major oilfield service companies recently saw their stock ratings lowered by a big financial firm. NOV and Trican Well Services now face a "Sector Perform" rating instead of the previous "Outperform. " This change suggests experts believe these companies might struggle in the near future. The do
Samsung Electronics just dropped some unexpected numbers. The company’s 65-inch QLED model costs $3, 200, which is about $300 less than Hisense’s closest 65-inch rival. Even Samsung’s step-down model, the 55-inch CU7000, rings in at just $1, 600. When two big brands line up such clear pricing gaps,
Bitcoin tried to push past $76, 000 today but crashed back down under $74, 000. For two months, that $76K mark has been like a locked door—every time the price gets close, it bounces back down. Even though Bitcoin ended up 1. 3% higher than yesterday, it never really broke free. Ether had a similar
Ohio regulators hit Kalshi, a popular online prediction market, with a $5 million fine for running sports bets without a proper license. The state’s gambling watchdog announced the penalty in mid-April, calling out the company for ignoring rules that took effect in early 2023. Since then, Ohio has r
Disney’s latest round of layoffs has reached Marvel, cutting about 8% of its staff across both Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios in California. The cuts impact nearly every department, from film and TV production to legal and finance teams. The biggest hit appears to be in visual d
Last week in Southern Minnesota, storms caused real damage—trees were uprooted and roads became hazardous. While many people received urgent alerts on their phones, some missed them entirely. This happens not because cell towers fail, but because phones sometimes have important warning settings turn
Micron, a big name in computer memory chips, often gets praised for its strong sales and bright future. But some experts warn that the company’s high stock price doesn’t match reality. Investors see growth potential, but digging deeper shows risks that aren’t getting enough attention. Chips are eve
Seagate isn't just another tech company making hard drives. It's a key player in the digital storage world that keeps data centers running worldwide. With a market value over $100 billion, the Singapore-based firm is about to share how it did in its third fiscal quarter of 2026. Analysts are bettin
Last week, crypto investment funds saw their best week since January, pulling in $1. 1 billion. That’s a big jump after five straight weeks of losses totaling $4 billion. Bitcoin led the charge with $871 million, while Ethereum bounced back with $196. 5 million after weeks of people pulling money ou
