Nvidia said on Thursday that it would buy $5 billion worth of Intel’s common stock, becoming another major shareholder in the beleaguered company just weeks after the US government took a roughly 10% stake. The tech giant, which makes artificial intelligence chips, will pay $23.28 per share, it said in a joint press release. The purchase will give Nvidia around 4% or more of Intel after new shares are issued to complete the deal, Reuters reported. Last month, US President Donald Trump and Intel announced that the government was making an $8.9 billion investment in Intel’s common stock, calling it…
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Picture this: you’re deep in the wilderness, surrounded by stunning views and the serenity of nature, when suddenly your GPS dies, leaving you without navigation. Your phone, serving as your emergency lifeline, shows a critical battery warning. This all-too-common scenario highlights how vulnerable our essential electronics become during outdoor adventures. Enter home battery backup – the game-changing solution that’s revolutionizing how outdoor enthusiasts power their devices. These aren’t your grandfather’s clunky generators; modern portable power stations offer an ingenious blend of mobility and protection. Designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts who refuse to compromise between staying connected and traveling light, these…
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a highly anticipated interest rate cut, a move indicating that concerns about a slowing labor market now outweigh ongoing worries about inflation. It’s the Fed’s first rate cut this year. Policymakers opted for a quarter-point cut to the central bank’s benchmark rate, in line with expectations. It’s now set at 4% to 4.25%. “The labor market is really cooling off,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a news conference Wednesday following the rate-cut announcement. The cut comes amid an unprecedented pressure campaign by the Trump administration that has included attacks on Powell for not…
More chilling testimonies were presented Wednesday at the Tononoka Children’s Court before Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir in the ongoing trial against controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and his 35 co-accused facing multiple charges including cruelty to children, torture, and denial of the right to education, all connected to the infamous Shakahola massacre. One of the witnesses, Charles Adundo, an elderly man and grandfather, recounted how he used to care for two of his grandchildren after his daughter, a mother of ten, left them in his custody. He testified that his youngest son, the 35th accused, came one day and took…
The boss of Nvidia said he was “disappointed” that China has reportedly ordered its top technology companies to halt purchases of the firm’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Jensen Huang told BBC News the US needs “to make sure that people can access this technology from all over the world, including China.” He added: “The advance of human society is not a zero-sum game.” Mr Huang is one of a number of tech bosses, including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, accompanying US President Donald trump on his state visit to the UK. “President Trump is very clear,” Mr Huang said. “He wants America…
US President Donald Trump called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him happy birthday after weeks of tension over trade tariffs. The phone call on Wednesday, a day before Modi turns 75, is seen as a sign of thawing ties and followed talks between the two sides on reaching a trade agreement, which both sides called “positive”. Trump posted later on X saying Modi was doing a “tremendous job” and thanked him for support on “ending the Russia-Ukraine war”. Modi called him a “friend” and said the two were “committed” to taking their partnership to new heights. It was…
Dr. Susan Monarez, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday that US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. put politics before public health when he required that all CDC policy and personnel decisions be cleared by political staff. Among those possible policy decisions: changes to the childhood vaccine schedule. Monarez was ousted last month, just 29 days into her tenure as CDC director, amid clashes with Kennedy over vaccine policies. Dr. Debra Houry, who stepped down from her role as the CDC’s chief medical officer…
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Former US President Barack Obama has warned of a “political crisis of the sort that we haven’t seen before” in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk. At an event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Obama said he did not know Kirk and disagreed with many of his views, but called the killing “horrific and a tragedy”. He criticised Donald Trump’s remarks towards his political opponents and pointed to previous Republican presidents who, he said, emphasised national unity in moments of high tension, US media report. In response, the White House called Obama the “architect of modern political division”. Kirk,…
Thousands of Palestinians are continuing to flee Gaza City, as Israel’s major ground offensive aimed at occupying the area enters a second day. Israel says its aim is to free hostages held by Hamas and defeat up to 3,000 fighters in what it describes as the group’s “last stronghold”, but the offensive has drawn widespread international condemnation. The leaders of more than 20 major aid agencies, including Save the Children and Oxfam, warned that “the inhumanity of the situation in Gaza is unconscionable”. It comes a day after a UN commission of inquiry concluded that Israel had committed genocide against…
Kenya’s Faith Cherotich overhauled reigning champion Winfred Yavi on the last lap to win women’s 3,000m steeplechase gold at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships on Wednesday. The talented 21-year-old nailed a hurdle that Bahrain’s Yavi stumbled over on the final run down the back straight, and soared over the last water jump to finish in eight minutes 51.59 seconds, the fastest ever time at a world championships. Kenyan-born Olympic champion Yavi took silver in 8:56.46, while bronze went to Ethiopia’s Sembo Almayew in a personal best time of 8:58.86. Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai, who won Olympic gold at the National Stadium…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) staged raids on residences and offices of four Garissa County officials in connection with investigations into irregular award of contracts worth Sh1.2 billion. The team said they were executing search warrants in the September 17, 2025 raid. Among those targeted was the Head of County Treasury, Abdi Ali Nuriye, Mohamed Daud Korow (Chief Finance Officer), Mohamed Abdi Hassan (Director, Supply Chain Management) and Abdiwahab Omar Guye (Former Director, Procurement) The operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of procurement irregularities in the award of contracts worth Sh1.2 billion at the County Government…
Doctors in the country received the second and final batch of their long-pending 2017–2024 salary arrears, marking the end of a seven-year battle between the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the government. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni wrote to KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, confirming that the arrears had been processed and released. “Following the signing of the Return-to-Work Formula and its Addendum on 19th December 2024, the National Government committed to settling doctors’ basic salary arrears for the period 2017-2024 in two instalments. The first instalment was paid in December…
Medical apps have already become part of the daily lives of patients and doctors. People use them to book appointments, monitor health, store medical data, and get online consultations. Mistakes in design or a complex interface in this environment are not just annoying. They can lead to misuse of the app, data loss, or even health risks. Design, accessibility, and user experience (UX) are not decoration. They are the foundation of medical software quality. A good interface helps doctors make faster decisions and patients follow instructions calmly and accurately. A poor one complicates the process and lowers trust. This article…