Astronomers share new insights about the early universe via the Webb Space Telescope

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Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found a galaxy that is offering new data about the early stages of the universe's existence. The latest discovery shared by astronomers is about a bright galaxy dubbed MoM-z14. According to the team, this galaxy existed 280 million years after the Big Bang. 

The sounds like a long time, but in the context of the universe's estimated 13.8 billion

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ServiceNow CEO is sure AI won't eat software. He's betting big on his own stock to prove it.

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ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott
ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott

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  • ServiceNow's CEO is committed to staying through 2030 amid AI concerns.
  • Bill McDermott is betting big on ServiceNow stock, says AI is not a threat.
  • ServiceNow reported strong revenue growth and announced a partnership with AI startup Anthropic.

No matter how much profit and revenue growth ServiceNow generates, Wall Street has been too worried

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Fed meeting recap: Interest rates hold steady, Jerome Powell stays silent on major controversies

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Jerome Powell, a particularly mild-mannered speaker, slammed recent attempts to intimidate his department.

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It's the first Fed day of 2026, and Chair Jerome Powell is in the hot seat.

The central bank announced it would hold its benchmark interest rate steady, as was widely expected. The meeting follows weeks of political pressure from the Trump administration and a

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3 key takeaways from Powell at January's Fed meeting

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Powell typically abstains from directly engaging with Trump's personal attacks.

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  • The Fed opted to hold rates steady in January.
  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave an optimistic outlook on the economy, including AI job gains.
  • The Fed's pattern of dissents continues under pressure from the Trump administration.

The first Federal Reserve meeting of 2026 is in the books, and Chair Jerome

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Home Depot is laying off 800 employees and bringing staff back to the office 5 days a week

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Home Depot said that it laid off 800 corporate employees on Wednesday.

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  • Home Depot laid off around 800 corporate employees on Wednesday.
  • The cuts affected roles tied to the chain's store support center in its hometown of Atlanta.
  • Companies from tech to consumer brands are cutting staff so far in 2026.

Home Depot laid off about 800 corporate employees on Wednesday — and

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