Author: Elon Mark

Friday is the general release of the documentary Melania, a film about President Donald Trump’s third wife and first lady of the United States. A WIRED analysis shows that there are still plenty of seats available, unless you live near the AMC Classic Indian River 24 in Vero Beach, Florida. Or the AMC Independence Commons 20 in Independence, Missouri.Melania was produced by Amazon MGM Studios and directed by Brett Ratner, who is well known for both his Rush Hour series (another sequel of which is currently in production at Trump’s request) and for being accused of sexual misconduct by six…

The Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card is a co-branded consumer cashback card designed for online shoppers and lifestyle spenders who seek rewards without premium pricing. Positioned as an entry-level to mid-tier card, it offers unlimited cashback on Flipkart and partner merchants, complemented by select travel and lifestyle benefits. While the card attracted early adopters with complimentary lounge access, significant structural changes in June 2025 have repositioned it primarily as a shopping-focused rewards card. This guide explores whether the Flipkart Axis Bank Card delivers value in the current competitive landscape and identifies its ideal user profile. Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card…

Last year, the Trump administration and members of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) forcibly took over the US Institute of Peace (USIP), an independent nonprofit. Since then, the organization’s fired board and employees have been fighting to regain control of the USIP building in Washington, DC and for the reinstatement of their jobs in a drawn-out court battle.Now, in a letter sent to the Department of Justice (DOJ), representatives on behalf of the USIP’s fired board and president allege that the administration is violating a court-issued stay by making physical changes to the building and, as the letter…

By 2029, it’s estimated the world will produce more than 527 zettabytes of data—triple the amount generated in 2025. Yet, data alone doesn’t drive results. The real competitive advantage comes from knowing how to harness emerging technologies to transform that data into insights, and those insights into high-impact business decisions. Data Science and AI for Decision Making is a new Harvard Business School Online certificate course designed for leaders, functional managers, and entrepreneurs who want to bridge the gap between data insights and strategic action. You’ll apply data science, machine learning, and generative AI concepts through interactive, hands-on tools and…

Data centers have caused the demand for gas-fired power in the US to explode over the past two years, according to new research released Wednesday. More than a third of this new demand, the research found, is explicitly linked to gas projects that will power data centers—the equivalent of energy that would power tens of millions of US homes.The findings from Global Energy Monitor, a San Francisco–based nonprofit that tracks oil and gas developments, come as the Trump administration is both encouraging data center build-out and doing away with pollution regulations on power plants and oil and gas extraction. They…

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The Rhine barge freight market during 19–23 January displayed a clear two-phase pattern: an active and increasingly firm start driven by falling water levels, followed by a pronounced slowdown as charterers stepped back and operators shifted focus to keeping the fleet running rather than new fixing. Throughout the week, restricted intakes on the Middle and Upper Rhine remained the dominant driver of freight sentiment, outweighing fluctuations in demand. 1. Freight Rates: Early Firming Gives Way to Sideways Movement 19 January: The week opened with rising activity and firming freight sentiment, particularly for Upper Rhine destinations. Falling water levels translated into…

“Alexa+ is significantly more capable than the original Alexa, so we’re working to make it available to as many customers as possible,” said an Amazon spokesperson. “We notified customers of the upcoming update, including how to return to the original version.”Amazon says it’s only upgrading Prime members with supported devices to Alexa+ Early Access in this new push. Alexa+ is currently free, and Prime members will continue to get it for free when it launches into the first full version, but it will cost $20 a month once it officially launches for non-Prime members. The list of supported devices is…

The ARA barge freight market experienced a distinctly dynamic week from 19 to 23 January, characterized by alternating momentum and a clear divergence between product groups. While the week opened calmly, midweek saw a sharp acceleration in activity, driven primarily by light ends demand and temporary tightening in barge availability. By Friday, the market had stabilized again, with rates holding firm after absorbing the surge in volumes. Overall, the week illustrated a market that remains highly responsive to short-term availability and terminal logistics, rather than underpinned by sustained demand growth. 1. Freight Rates: Light Ends Strengthen, Distillates Largely Stable 19…

As industries and customer expectations evolve, businesses face mounting pressure to leverage emerging technologies that provide a competitive edge. Today, that often means having a clear strategy for using artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI to develop new products and services, streamline operations, boost productivity, and avoid falling behind. AI-powered digital transformation is no longer optional; it’s essential—whether your organization is ready or not. According to a recent McKinsey & Company survey, 88 percent of organizations already use AI in at least one business function. Of those, 31 percent are scaling their efforts, while seven percent are realizing value from…