UnitedHealth Group reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations and raised its 2026 earnings guidance, crediting improved cost management and artificial intelligence deployment.

Robot rental services are expanding across industries, from hospitals to homes, offering affordable access to automation technology without large upfront purchases while manufacturers gather real-world data.

Yann LeCun, who left Meta to found AMI Labs, argues current AI systems like ChatGPT cannot understand the physical world and are unsuitable for robotics applications.

A transformer failure during extreme heat in France left over 100,000 without power, highlighting how rising temperatures threaten critical infrastructure and technology systems worldwide.

Helium-3, an expensive isotope costing roughly $2,000 per liter, is sought for quantum computing and nuclear fusion, with companies planning lunar extraction missions.

Coffee prices have surged globally due to climate disasters, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs, pushing UK café prices toward £5 despite resilient consumer demand.