Reuters notes Alphabet beat estimates and raised capital-expenditure plans amid AI demand, while peers also flagged heavier outlays for chips and data centers. Translation: hyperscalers are leaning harder into infrastructure as AI usage ramps, with investors rewarding firms that can…
Reuters reports that Ukraine introduced temporary power limits today after overnight attacks hit energy infrastructure; officials say repairs are underway while Kyiv presses partners for additional air-defense assets. The cuts underscore how winter-season strikes aim to stretch grid resilience and…
DMARC.org’s overview shows how SPF (sender’s IP is allowed), DKIM (message signed), and DMARC (alignment + policy) work together so receivers can reject or quarantine spoofed mail. Why it matters: these records protect brands and users from phishing—and inbox providers…
Billboard’s Hot 100 ranks songs using a blend of sales, streaming, and radio airplay in the U.S., compiled weekly. Why it matters: labels and artists optimize releases (timing, remixes, playlists) around this mix; fans often see chart moves as a…
NATO explains that integrated air and missile defense combines short-, medium-, and long-range systems with sensors, command-and-control, and allied coordination. The logic is simple: short-range handles drones and cruise missiles near targets; medium-range covers larger areas; long-range engages at distance—tied…
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says CPI tracks average price changes for a basket of goods and services; core CPI excludes food and energy to reduce volatility. Why it matters: headline CPI guides public debate, while core CPI helps…
The European Commission’s AI Act page lays out a staged rollout: prohibitions and AI-literacy duties started Feb 2025, GPAI (foundation model) duties Aug 2025, broad applicability Aug 2026, and some high-risk product rules to Aug 2027. Translation: take inventory now,…
