Chinese supercomputer leapfrogs best US machines to be ranked world’s fastest

A Chinese system has become the world’s most powerful supercomputer, surpassing American machines for the first time since 2021.LineShine, installed at China’s National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, clinched the top spot in the 67th TOP500 ranking of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. The new system has already been used in a range of fields, giving developers another route to achieve supercomputing power.The machine, which came online in the first half of 2026, can reach speeds of 2.198 exaFLOPS — where 1 exaFLOP is 1 quintillion (1018) floating-point operations, or mathematical calculations, per second (FLOPs) — making it the only supercomputer…

Could ‘humanmaxxing’ be the secret to living longer? Experts weigh in

We are officially living in the “maxxing” era. From “looksmaxxing” to improve appearance to “sleepmaxxing” for better rest, these viral terms all point to the same goal: squeezing every ounce of potential out of a specific trait or habit. With a growing focus on optimizing wellness and maximizing longevity, the trend…

Comcast plans to split into two companies, will spinoff NBC and Sky

Comcast unveiled plans Monday to split its media and technology businesses into two separately traded public companies as the entertainment industry reels from consumers abandoning the traditional TV bundle in favor of streaming services. The tax-free spinoff will separate NBCUniversal and Sky into a standalone media company while the remaining…

76ers couldn’t hold Jalen Brunson down forever in Knicks crunch time

Jalen Brunson was searching for answers. He was searching for his shot.  The Knicks superstar was forcing the action, missing his first three shots. Nearly nine minutes passed before he scored his first points. More than 10 minutes elapsed before he hit his first field goal. When Game 2 of…

A.J. Minter gets removed from Mets rehab assignment over hip issue

DENVER — The anticipated return of a key Mets reliever has been placed on hold.  A.J. Minter is dealing with left hip discomfort, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and has been removed from his minor league rehab assignment. The lefty reliever was completing a rehab at Triple-A Syracuse from lat…

DOJ investigating woke, Soros-backed Virginia DA over ‘sweetheart’ deals given to illegal migrants

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a radical Northern Virginia prosecutor who allegedly discriminated against US citizens by offering preferential treatment “only to illegal alien” criminal defendants.   The DOJ notified Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano on Wednesday that it is looking into potential civil rights violations related…

How Burger King’s turnaround is taking a bite out of McDonald’s

Beef patties aren’t the only thing sizzling at Burger King — and its booming business is taking a bite out of McDonald’s. The fast food chain owned by Restaurant Brands International reported an eye-popping 5.8% increase in comparable sales at its US eateries – its highest growth in nine quarters…

Popular Italian food brand accused of ‘tomato fraud’ in new lawsuit

It’s a canned conspiracy. Two Californians are suing Cento Fine Foods for allegedly committing “tomato fraud” — claiming the fruits in its canned products are not the coveted “Ferrari” of tomato varieties they boast, according to a saucy new lawsuit. The plaintiffs alleged that New Jersey-based Cento is the “primary…

Knicks claw past Joel Embiid-less 76ers in tense Game 2 victory

It had been a struggle and a slog all game.  The Knicks trailed after the first, second and third quarters. The 76ers were playing more freely without Joel Embiid. Jalen Brunson was having a clunker.  Then the NBA’s best fourth-quarter team emerged.  It’s something that had not been needed for…

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