Microsoft has made a significant change in its leadership team. Judson Althoff, who was in charge of global sales, is now the CEO of Microsoft's commercial division. This shift allows Satya Nadella, the current CEO, to focus more on the technical side of things, especially in areas like AI, data cen
Microsoft is exploring a new way to let people play games without paying. They are testing a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. This version would show ads before you can play. Right now, only Microsoft employees can try it out. They can play certain games they already own, try out free games on wee
Pete Carroll's first season with the Las Vegas Raiders is not going as planned. After a strong start to the season, the team has lost four games in a row. The losses have been by an average of more than two touchdowns. This is not what Carroll expected when he joined the team. Carroll has a history
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to review Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal. Maxwell, a British socialite and former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The court's decision means that Maxwell's conviction
Mexico's meat industry is in a tough spot. New rules are making it harder to move livestock around the country. This is because of a nasty parasite called the screwworm. It eats flesh and can kill animals if not treated. The meat industry says these rules threaten their business. In 2024, they made
A former finance bigwig's assistant is now in hot water. Jennifer Powers, 45, is accused of some serious crimes. She stands charged with sex trafficking and helping to transport women across states for dubious acts. This all ties back to her former boss, Howard Rubin, a once-respected portfolio mana
Idaho's DOGE Task Force is making waves, and not in a good way. This group, inspired by Elon Musk's government efficiency department, is aiming to repeal Medicaid expansion in the state. If they succeed, it could lead to higher taxes, a weaker economy, and worse health outcomes for many Idahoans. T
The Minnesota Wild are making moves to keep their team strong. They are close to signing their starting goalie, Filip Gustavsson, to a new contract. This comes after they recently signed star player Kirill Kaprizov to a huge deal worth $136 million over eight years. Gustavsson, who is 27 years old,
OpenAI just became the world's most valuable private company. This is a huge deal. The company, led by Sam Altman, is now worth $500 billion. That's more than SpaceX, which has been the top dog for years. Other AI companies like Anthropic and Perplexity are way behind. Who bought into this? Big name
On Mars, scientists have found something unusual. The Perseverance rover, exploring Jezero Crater, discovered a strange rock called Cheyava Falls. This rock has tiny black spots and unique patterns. Scientists are excited because these spots contain carbon, iron, phosphorus, and sulfur. These elemen
