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Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years
Chinese scientists discovered a giant fungus species in Yunnan with reproductive structures reaching 50 cm in height, representing the largest known fruiting bodies among its fungal phylum.
A tiny laser beam could make computer memory 1,000 times faster
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a technique using focused laser beams to control magnetism, potentially enabling computer memory 1,000 times faster than conventional magnetic field methods.
As homeownership gets harder, more buyers are getting down payment help. What parents should know
Forty percent of homeowners received down payment assistance in 2026, up from 35% in 2023, with family serving as the primary source of support for younger buyers facing affordability challenges.
General Motors beats Wall Street’s Q3 earnings expectations, narrows full-year guidance
General Motors beat third-quarter earnings expectations and narrowed full-year guidance while raising free cash flow projections, though shares fell nearly 7% as the company’s outlook came in below analyst estimates.
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GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller
Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service will support Valve’s Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year, with additional platform expansions and feature upgrades announced.
Nothing OS 5.0 brings a new Glyph Interface app and a more customizable homescreen
Nothing OS 5.0 introduces adaptive color technology allowing app icons and widgets to pull color tints from wallpapers, along with enhanced homescreen customization and a dedicated Glyph Interface app.
Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you
Instagram launches First Draft, a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims video clips to highlight key moments, available now on iPhone.
Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
Major American brands including Nike, Starbucks, and General Motors are losing market share in China due to geopolitical tensions, rising domestic competition, and failure to adapt to local consumer preferences.
Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can’t clear it
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance faces its toughest hurdle yet as state attorneys general seek to block his $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with an antitrust trial scheduled for March.
Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation
Jersey’s average earnings rose 4.1% year-over-year, but adjusted for inflation they increased only 1.2%, representing a real-terms pay decrease for workers.
How the AIDS crisis helped create a multibillion-dollar death-speculation market
A multibillion-dollar market for life insurance policy sales emerged from the AIDS crisis, allowing policyholders to sell their coverage to investors for a fraction of its face value before death.
Lego sales jump 21% to nearly £5bn, helped by World Cup and F1 ranges
Lego sales surged 21% to £4.8bn in the first half of 2026, driven by World Cup and Formula One themed sets, along with popular film collaborations and new technology-enhanced products.
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the future of supercars is old-school combustion engines
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the supercar market is entering a “Swiss watch phase” where wealthy buyers favor hand-crafted internal combustion engines over high-tech electronics and electric vehicles.
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ mean?
The US announced sweeping sanctions against Iran as part of an “economic D-Day,” but analysts question their effectiveness given Iran’s established trade relationships with China, Turkey, Pakistan, and other nations.
Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries’ trade fight escalates
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, matching American duties dollar-for-dollar with rates of 15%, 25%, and 50% effective September 8, escalating the trade dispute between the nations.
VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
Volkswagen’s CEO faced worker protests as he outlined a major restructuring plan involving potential job cuts and factory closures, urging employees to support the transformation.