Author: Robin S. Washington

Salesforce Inc. in Advanced Talks to Acquire Informatica Inc. In a move that could shake up the customer relations software industry, Salesforce Inc. is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Informatica Inc., the top maker of CRM software. Informatica, based in Redwood City, California, currently has a market value of about $11.4 billion, with its shares jumping an impressive 36% this year to $38.48. Informatica is known for helping customers manage their data in the cloud and had projected in February that its fiscal-year revenue would see a 6% increase to $1.7 billion. With Salesforce Inc. being a major player…

SpaceX Successfully Launches USSF-62 National Security Mission On April 11, SpaceX celebrated another successful launch as they sent the USSF-62 national security mission into space from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission carried the Weather System Follow-on — Microwave (WSF-M) satellite to low Earth orbit, a critical addition to military operations. Developed and built by BAE Systems, the WSF-M satellite is equipped with a primary instrument – a microwave imager that will be used to measure sea surface winds and provide valuable weather intelligence. In addition, a space weather sensor provided by the U.S. government is also on board…

Experts are predicting an extreme Atlantic hurricane season for 2024, with Colorado State University forecasting 11 hurricanes, five of which could be Category 3, 4, or 5 storms. Researchers are anticipating a total of 23 named storms in the Atlantic, citing high levels of ocean heat and a switch to La Niña as contributing factors. The forecast is concerning, with a 62% chance of a major hurricane making landfall along the U.S. coastline, which is 19% higher than the baseline. Ocean temperatures have been record-high for the past year, increasing the likelihood of powerful storms. Particularly worrisome are the temperature…

Astrology has a significant impact on our daily lives, guiding us through unexpected twists and turns. As the Moon enters Aquarius without any restrictions until 10:15 p.m. PDT, individuals may find themselves faced with unique challenges and opportunities. Aries should be prepared for unexpected behavior from someone in a group, while Taurus may encounter surprises from authority figures, especially while driving. Gemini’s travel plans or school schedules could change suddenly, requiring quick adaptation. Cancer should double-check their financial matters to avoid unexpected setbacks in wealth. Leo might experience surprise actions from a spouse, partner, or friend, while Virgo’s work routine…

Diddy and Stevie J’s Tense Golf Cart Ride Turns Serious Amid Federal Raids In a dramatic turn of events, Diddy and his longtime friend Stevie J were recently spotted looking tense during a golf cart ride in Miami Beach, Florida. The situation escalated as federal agents swarmed Diddy’s properties as part of a sex trafficking probe, with Stevie J revealing he was even put in handcuffs. The two men were seen having a serious chat and later speaking outside the compound’s gates. Stevie J then took aim at rapper 50 Cent, calling him an “Uncle Tom” for his comments about…

An outbreak of bird flu has been detected in U.S. dairy cows in multiple states, including Texas, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, and Idaho. This marks the first time the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been found in dairy cattle, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. In addition to the dairy cows, young goats in Minnesota have also recently tested positive for the virus. While the virus primarily infects birds’ respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, it can spread to mammals and humans. However, the risk to the public remains low, as most human infections have occurred after exposure to infected…

FTX CEO Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison; Mercedes Ends Partnership Former sponsor of the Mercedes Formula 1 team, Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. This comes after Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy to launder money, and was responsible for losing $10 billion in customer money. Mercedes had ended their partnership with FTX before the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, following the company’s bankruptcy filing. The judge in Manhattan federal court also ordered Bankman-Fried to forfeit $11 billion in assets to the US government. As a result of Bankman-Fried’s…

Climate change may be delaying the need for a ‘negative leap second,’ a decision unprecedented in the history of timekeeping. Typically, scientists have added leap seconds to align traditional time-telling methods with modern atomic clocks. However, the Earth’s rotation is now unexpectedly speeding up, contrary to past observations of slowing down. Experts attribute this acceleration to climate change-induced factors like melting polar ice, which have caused the Earth to spin slower. As a result, the need for a negative leap second, a minute with only 59 seconds, may be delayed until 2029. The potential consequences of a negative leap second…

Apple’s highly anticipated iPad Pro launch may be facing delays due to supply issues with OLED panels, reports from Korea suggest. The tech giant had initially planned to use Samsung Display for 11-inch OLED panels and LG Display for 13-inch panels for the upcoming iPad Pro models. However, poor yields from Samsung have forced Apple to shift some orders to LG Display, which is now expected to supply 60% of the panels. Fortunately, LG Display has met Apple’s quality control standards for smaller panels and has even invested in a new production line to meet the demand. With an initial…

Teresa Kinney Makes History as NASA’s First Female Chief Engineer Teresa Kinney has recently made history as NASA’s first female chief engineer at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center. Kinney is currently working on the Gateway lunar space station project, as well as being involved in Deep Space Logistics, arranging commercial cargo services for the Gateway project to ship items for astronaut crews. During Women’s History Month, Kinney reflects on her journey to her current role, which began when she was a child watching Apollo missions with her father. This sparked a lifelong passion for space exploration that led her to…