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Cloudflare outage brought down hundreds of websites across the globe. Websites across the web crashed after what Cloudflare describes as a ‘spike in unusual traffic.’ The almost six-hour-long outage was caused by a latent bug. San Francisco-based Cloudflare provides the infrastructure and security for many websites worldwide. One of the company’s main areas of service…
File photo: Warren Buffett (Picture credit: AP) Alphabet’s shares climbed sharply this week after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a multibillion-dollar investment in the Google parent. The move is significant because Buffett has rarely backed fast-growing tech firms. Filings showed Alphabet is now one of Berkshire’s top ten holdings. What exactly did Berkshire buy? A…
Cracking one’s neck is a common habit followed by many in order to relieve stiffness or discomfort in the neck. However, there has been debate and speculation regarding whether this seemingly innocuous act could result in serious consequences, even as serious as a stroke.While we are at it, let’s hear an expert take on it,…
The biggest advantage of annuities is their longevity protection. (AI image) For most retirees, the most important financial goal is to ensure they don’t run out of money in their sunset years. The transition from earning a salary to depending on one’s savings can be unsettling. After decades of saving and investing, one wants stability,…
For years, Marjorie Taylor Greene was the most reliable avatar of Trumpism. She wore “Trump Won” masks on the House floor, called the 2020 election stolen, attacked Republican colleagues who questioned Trump, and turned congressional hearings into performance art for the MAGA base. Which is why the sudden unraveling of the Trump–Greene alliance in November…
With the RBI cutting the repo rate by 1% in this year, EMIs have come down too. (AI image) India’s retail inflation – also called the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation – hitting a record low of 0.25% in October may spell good news for the common man, not just in terms of a lower…
Rivers are supposed to follow gravity, flowing from higher ground to lower ground in one clear direction. Yet around the world, there are rare moments when rivers behave unexpectedly and start flowing backwards. This reversal can last a few minutes, a few months, or become a permanent change, depending on the forces involved. Understanding backward-flowing…
Many working professionals, even those who plan meticulously for their financial goals, give NPS a miss. The reasons are a clutch of misconceptions that refuse to go away. (AI image) NPS myths busted! When it comes to building a retirement corpus, few instruments are as efficient, disciplined and tax-friendly as the National Pension System (NPS)….
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli The auction for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled for December 15–16. The venue for the auction has not been confirmed yet, but likely to be held in Abu Dhabi.The 2025 IPL season was one of the ages as the man in number 18, Virat Kohli,…
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, right, and India captain Shubman Gill shake hands during a practice session ahead of a first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP)_ NEW DELHI: The second Test of the upcoming two-match series between India and South Africa, beginning November 22 at…
