International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), also known as big blue, reported sales for its software unit that met analyst expectations after market closing hours on Wednesday, April 22. The stock though, fell 7% in extended trading, as analysts expected a better show. Revenue from the software business increased by 11% from last year to $7.05…
CHENNAI: As political parties went silent on Wednesday after the month-long campaign, the Election Commission went into high gear, giving the final push to ensure smooth polling across Tamil Nadu on Thursday.Electronic voting machines were dispatched to polling stations under tight security, while flying squads stepped up vigil to prevent last-minute cash distribution. Chief electoral…
Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni (PTI photo) There is still no clear timeline around MS Dhoni’s return as Chennai Super Kings continue to navigate IPL 2026 without their former captain. Dhoni had suffered a calf injury just before the start of the season, and while the franchise initially indicated a two-week recovery period, his absence…
What looks like kitchen waste is, chemically speaking, a collagen-protecting antioxidant. That pile of orange peels you toss after breakfast? Turns out, they could do more for your skin than half the serums on your bathroom shelf. Science is finally catching up to what natural skincare enthusiasts have long known, and the results are quite…
Shares of Tesla Inc., the Elon Musk-owned car manufacturer, have underperformed most of their tech peers this year. That underperformance continued on Wednesday with the company reporting results after US markets closed for trading. Tesla reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41, higher than expectations of $0.37. However, its revenue of $22.39 billion was a…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 23, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Darrell Sheets, star of the longtime A&E reality series ‘Storage Wars’, has sadly passed away. He was 67.Lake Havasu City police said he died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.According to the Arizona police department, officers were dispatched to Sheets’ residence in…
That post-shower cold floor shock has a real science behind it, and the fix is simpler than you think You just got out of a shower, wrapped yourself in a cosy towel and stepped onto the icy bathroom floor. Suddenly, you are wide awake. It is one of those everyday annoyances that nobody really discusses,…
US futures have had a mixed start to trade after the close of Wednesday’s regular session as stocks have reacted sharply to results reported after the closing bell. The Dow futures are down 200 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are trading little changed. The move comes after both tech-heavy indices closed…
Iran denies reopening Hormuz amid US blockade Iran declared that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that any ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is meaningless unless the naval blockade and what he called the “hostage-taking” of…
