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Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design

Microsoft is launching a revamped version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering a cleaner design that the company claims loads twice as fast. As part of this update, Copilot will provide more reliable and structured responses that are easier to scan, according to Microsoft. The

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How farmers respond to climate-related risk

As climate change increases the frequency of drought, excessive rainfall, and other extreme weather events, farmers face growing uncertainty about crop production. Understanding how farmers perceive and respond to that uncertainty can help improve agricultural policy and

Bessent sidesteps questions on tentative US, Iran deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sidestepped a number of questions on the reported memorandum of understanding reached between U.S. and Iranian negotiators during his turn taking over the White House press briefing on Thursday. Bessent told reporters when asked about the

Why is economic inequality the status quo?

The length of our lives is tied to the amount of money we make. The link between health and wealth is well established, and it can have a staggering impact on the actual number of years a person lives. For example, in the United States, wealthy people can live up to 14 years

‘Rambo’ Prequel Movie Sets 2027 Release Date

“John Rambo,” a prequel in the long-running action franchise, will hit theaters next summer. Lionsgate has slated the film for June 4, 2027. It’s scheduled to debut just ahead of Disney’s “Star Wars: Starfighter” (May 28) and a few weeks before Sony’s “Spider-Man: Beyond the

FEMA acting head: 'We're ready for hurricane season'

Bob Fenton, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is reassuring the public that the agency is prepared for hurricane season, even as the Trump administration pushes for states to take a more active role in recovery efforts. "Oh, we're ready

FBI warns of cybercriminals spoofing FIFA websites

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning Thursday, stating malicious cyber actors are spoofing FIFA websites ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The threat actors, according to the FBI, create websites that resemble most of the features of the official FIFA

Oil prices dip amid reports of tentative US-Iran deal

Oil prices dipped Thursday amid reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. International benchmark Brent crude was trading at about $94 per barrel as of Thursday afternoon, down from about $96 per