AI stocks plunge after election, driving down US markets | Financial Markets News

AI stocks plunge after election, driving down US markets | Financial Markets News

Technology stocks lead the US market decline as investors weigh the impact of the midterm election results on the artificial intelligence industry. U.S. markets fell on Thursday, with losses in U.S. stocks related to chips and data centers fueling pressure on the technology sector following Democrats’ sweeping victories in the midterm elections. The tech-heavy Nasdaq … Read more

What we know about shooting at Des Moines post office

What we know about shooting at Des Moines post office

DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities say a United States Postal Service employee shot two people Thursday morning at the Des Moines main post office. Those two victims, plus another person who was injured in a fall during the shooting, are being treated at local hospitals. None of the victims’ injuries are believed to be life-threatening. … Read more

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults

One count of rape and three counts of sexual assault – a summary of Brand’s convictions published at 14:55 GMT 14:55 GMT Sima Kotecha Southwark Crown Court Report Warning: This post contains disturbing details. As a reminder, Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The … Read more

Scientists solve 30-year-old mystery and discover a hidden defense against inflammation

Scientists solve 30-year-old mystery and discover a hidden defense against inflammation

Scientists have solved a biological mystery that remained unanswered for more than three decades, uncovering an unexpected way the immune system protects the body from its own inflammatory response. The breakthrough reveals that a chemical signal responsible for attracting immune cells to fight infections also helps prevent those same defenses from damaging healthy tissue. The … Read more

‘Natural’ habit tied to higher heart disease, stroke risk: study

‘Natural’ habit tied to higher heart disease, stroke risk: study

Thirty years ago, California legalized medical marijuana, sparking a nationwide revolution. Today, more than 44 million Americans turn to cannabis as a natural way to relax or treat nausea and pain. But new research reveals this popular pastime may come with a hidden cost, raising your risk of cardiovascular problems as consumption continues to sweep … Read more

Bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe again. Here’s what we know

Bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe again. Here’s what we know

Flights across Europe were subject to “hoax” bomb threats on Thursday for the second time this week, disrupting air travel in London, Dublin and Helsinki, among others. According to Reuters, at least 27 different flights were affected, some forced to land unexpectedly and others escorted by fighter jets. Aer Lingus, Finnair, Wizz Air and Polish … Read more