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Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), serving 1.3 million electric and 700,000 gas customers, invested heavily in infrastructure in 2025, leading to approved rate hikes amid PSC oversight. Key projects include fiber optic builds and grid modernization to boost resiliency and support Maryland's net-zero goals. Financial stability improved with higher net income, though consumer advocates raised affordability concerns.
Sony's PlayStation Plus December 2025 update brings high-profile titles to Extra and Premium tiers, including stealth action in ancient Baghdad and demon-skating adventures. Essential games expand with fan-favorites, while classics like Soulcalibur III enhance the retro library. This month's additions cater to action, adventure, and arcade fans globally.
Intuit Inc. reported exceptional fiscal 2025 performance with 16% revenue growth to $18.8 billion, fueled by AI advancements and key products like QuickBooks and TurboTax. At Intuit Connect 2025, CEO Sasan Goodarzi introduced the Intuit Enterprise Suite and AI-powered platforms set to double mid-market impact. Looking ahead, Intuit forecasts double-digit growth for fiscal 2026 amid expanding AI capabilities.
In 2025, Sony's PlayStation ecosystem thrived with PS5 Pro optimizations for titles like Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yōtei, alongside the PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up celebrating player milestones. Hardware saw subtle upgrades like a lighter PS5 Pro and improved DualSense, while exclusives and cross-platform moves kept fans engaged. Layoffs persisted, but upcoming games signal a strong 2026.
'Se' is a multifaceted Spanish pronoun essential for reflexive actions, impersonal statements, and passive voice. It appears in everyday speech for processes like 'getting cold' or general truths like 'one says.' Recent online trends highlight its popularity among global Spanish learners seeking fluency.
Leaks point to PS6 production starting mid-2027, targeting a fall 2027 or early 2028 release, aligning with Sony's multi-year development hints. PlayStation architect Mark Cerny emphasized preparation time, giving PS5 more lifespan. Pricing rumors suggest affordability, while specs tease major power boosts.
On December 18-19, 2025, the Michigan Public Service Commission greenlit DTE Energy's power agreements for Michigan's first hyperscale data center in Saline, developed with Oracle and OpenAI. The project, part of a $500 billion AI infrastructure push, will demand 1.4 gigawatts—25% of DTE's peak load—while creating 2,500 union jobs and tax revenue. Critics decry the fast-tracked process amid concerns for transparency and ratepayer effects.
311 connects residents to local government for non-urgent issues like service requests and information, launched first in Baltimore in 1996. Today, it spans major cities with apps, online portals, and texts for efficient citizen-government interaction. It saves costs, boosts data insights, and enhances accessibility amid growing urban demands.
Numerous users on social media and outage trackers report Yahoo Mail disruptions on December 22, 2025, including failure to load emails and access inboxes. While some monitoring sites show the service as operational, spikes in complaints suggest regional or account-specific problems. Affected users see 'temporarily unavailable' errors amid ongoing investigations.
Kuaishou's international arm, Kwai, has exploded in popularity, especially in Brazil where it boasts 60 million MAUs and over 75 minutes of daily user engagement. Recent profitability in Q1 2025 stems from tailored content and features, while e-commerce via Kwai Shop challenges rivals. Globally, Kwai ranks among top apps, blending AI enhancements with viral short videos.
On December 22, 2025, Alphabet revealed plans to acquire Intersect for $4.75 billion, targeting enhanced data center capabilities amid booming AI needs. This move bolsters Google's infrastructure for energy-intensive AI operations. The acquisition underscores Big Tech's aggressive expansion in U.S. energy innovation.
Downdetector is a leading platform aggregating user reports to detect outages in services worldwide. In 2025, it tracked record-breaking incidents like AWS's 17 million reports and recent spikes for Venmo and Roblox. Users rely on it for instant status checks on gaming, streaming, and telecom services.
AL is the postal abbreviation for Alabama, a southeastern U.S. state known for its civil rights history, manufacturing economy, and powerhouse college football culture. Today, Alabama is in the spotlight for economic growth, political shifts, and the University of Alabama’s run toward the 2026 Rose Bowl. These developments are reshaping how the state influences business, sports, and culture across the U.S.
The **MacBook Pro** is Apple’s professional-grade laptop line, and the latest 14‑inch model with the **M5 chip** pushes performance, AI, and efficiency further than previous generations. Designed for creators, developers, and power users, it combines a Liquid Retina XDR display, advanced connectivity, and up to 24 hours of battery life. With a 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, and enhanced Neural Engine, it is purpose-built for Apple Intelligence and modern AI‑driven workflows.[2][3]
An Uber ride is an on‑demand trip you request through the Uber app, connecting you with a nearby driver to take you from point A to point B. In 2025, Uber rides now include more ride types, smarter pricing estimates, and new tools to personalize commutes and protect both riders and drivers. From budget options like Route Share to data‑driven features like YOUBER 2025, the Uber experience is evolving to be cheaper, safer, and more tailored to everyday life.
Riot Games is reshaping League of Legends for 2025 with three thematic seasons focusing on regions like Noxus, introducing new champions, map changes, and strategic features like Feats of Strength and Atakhan. Ranked play gets an annual reset and streamlined rewards, while esports consolidates into five major leagues. These updates aim to deepen lore integration, enhance rewards, and elevate competitive play worldwide.
A TV app is a software application on a smart TV, streaming stick, game console, or mobile device that delivers live channels, on‑demand shows, and movies over the internet. Today’s TV apps range from all‑in‑one platforms like Google TV and the Apple TV app to live TV replacements such as YouTube TV. Together, they are reshaping how people watch and pay for television, giving users more control over what, where, and how they watch.
Tonight marks the start of the expanded 12-team CFP with high-stakes first-round games. Quarterfinals follow on Dec. 31-Jan. 1 in major bowls, semifinals on Jan. 8-9, and the national title on Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium. Fans can watch on ESPN, ABC, and TNT.
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled its ambitious 2025-2029 Capital Plan in September 2024, focusing on infrastructure upgrades amid funding gaps and regulatory scrutiny. Independent analysis projects massive economic benefits, while legislative efforts seek greater fiscal control. As of late 2025, the plan advances key projects to serve millions daily across the region.
The DTE outage map provides live updates on power disruptions for DTE Energy customers in Michigan. As of recent data, 430 homes and businesses are without power, a small fraction of the 2.26 million served. DTE is investing heavily to reduce outages by 30% by 2029, with tools like the outage center and power improvements map aiding transparency.
On December 18, 2025, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launched the first wheelchair user to the edge of space, promoting inclusivity in private spaceflight. Founded by Jeff Bezos, the company continues to pioneer reusable rocket technology. The mission underscores Blue Origin's commitment to making space accessible to all.
Gasoline prices across the U.S. continue a sharp decline, reaching the lowest levels since early 2021 just in time for Christmas travel. Factors like surging oil production, lower winter demand, and falling crude oil prices to $55 per barrel are driving savings of nearly $400 million weekly for drivers. Analysts predict further drops to $2.79 by Christmas, with some stations already below $2.
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is an award-winning RPG whose developers admitted to using generative AI tools in limited ways during production. That admission resurfaced alongside broader outrage over Larian’s AI prototyping, sparking fresh debate about disclosure, artistic integrity, and where players draw the line on AI in games.
In 2025, cloud gaming has matured with services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Nvidia GeForce Now, and PlayStation Plus Premium leading the pack. These platforms stream AAA titles to phones, PCs, and TVs, eliminating the need for expensive rigs. Advances in 4K streaming and low-latency tech make it ideal for global gamers.
KISD's Board approved strategic consolidations and program shifts to boost efficiency and academics, effective post-2025-2026 school year. Facing financial pressures, the district eyes long-term sustainability while celebrating student achievements like VFW honors and sports successes. Community input shaped these changes, ensuring student-focused transitions[1][2].
Palantir is a U.S.-based software company that builds data integration and artificial intelligence platforms for government, defense and commercial enterprises. Its core products—Gotham, Foundry, Apollo and the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP)—help organizations turn fragmented data into real-time, high‑stakes decisions. In recent years Palantir has shifted from primarily government work to rapid growth in commercial AI, becoming a highly profitable and closely watched enterprise AI leader.
Alex Karp co-founded Palantir in 2003, steering it from a defense contractor to a global AI powerhouse with platforms like Gotham and Foundry. In 2025, Palantir hit $200/share in October and nearly $500B valuation by November, fueled by AIP launch and major contracts. Karp's outspoken leadership emphasizes moral tech use, drawing accolades like Economist's 2024 CEO of the Year.
The term “TikTok ban” refers to a new US law, upheld by the Supreme Court, that will block TikTok from operating in the country unless its Chinese owner ByteDance completes a government-approved sale. Lawmakers argue the measure is needed to address national security risks tied to data access and foreign influence, while critics warn it sets a dangerous precedent for free speech and the digital economy. The decision leaves US users, creators, and investors facing major uncertainty as the deadline for a sale-or-shutdown approaches.
Flow is Google’s AI-powered filmmaking tool that lets creators generate, refine, and edit cinematic clips and scenes from text prompts, images, and other visual “ingredients.” It combines Google’s Veo video model, Imagen image model, and Gemini for text understanding to offer camera controls, scene building, and precise editing tools in one workspace. Launched in 2025, Flow is rapidly influencing video production workflows for filmmakers, brands, educators, and everyday creators.
Skepticism mounts on Wall Street over AI investments as experts warn of job losses and inequality gaps. Recent reports discuss AI's risks to children, autonomous weapons, and AGI pursuits by leaders like Anthropic and Google DeepMind. Innovations promise robotics advances and crisis response improvements, but challenges persist.
BCPS, or Baltimore County Public Schools, has released its official 2025-26 school calendar, featuring key events like the first day of school and major holidays. This update aligns with broader Maryland public school timelines, aiding families in planning ahead. Recent board presentations emphasize student success and community engagement.
In December 2025, R climbed to 10th place in the TIOBE Index with a 1.96% rating, marking a notable resurgence fueled by the growing importance of statistics and large-scale data visualization. While facing competition from Python, R excels in rapid experimentation, statistical modeling, and exploratory data analysis, particularly in universities and research sectors. This positions R as a key tool for data professionals navigating 2025's AI and analytics boom.
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a web development technique for sending and receiving data from a server without reloading the entire page. It underpins modern, responsive interfaces by updating only the parts of a page that need to change. Today, developers typically pair AJAX-style requests with JSON, the Fetch API, and front-end frameworks to build smooth single-page applications.
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is set for a landmark IPO in 2026 after years of staying private, aiming for a $1-1.5 trillion valuation. The move addresses shareholder limits and funds ambitious projects like AI in space and Starlink expansion. NASA ties remain minor, with revenue increasingly from commercial ventures.[1][2]
A recent outage affected Apple TV and Apple Music services, now resolved, but many users still face device issues like no signal or black screens. Official Apple support recommends checking HDMI, power, and restarting. Follow these steps to troubleshoot common problems quickly.
Discovered in July 2025, 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar comet passing through our Solar System on a hyperbolic trajectory. NASA and ESA missions, including Hubble and Juice spacecraft, have captured detailed images and data, showing active sublimation and a glowing coma. The comet will make its closest approach to Earth mid-December before returning to interstellar space.
Package tracking has become essential for e-commerce and logistics operations, allowing real-time visibility into shipment status across 1,200+ global carriers. Advanced tracking platforms now feature AI-powered estimated delivery dates, multi-carrier support, and automated customer notifications to enhance the post-purchase experience and reduce support inquiries.
Cybersecurity news today refers to the latest reports on digital threats, vulnerabilities, attacks, and defenses affecting individuals, businesses, and governments. Current coverage highlights newly patched Android zero‑days, active exploitation of a critical React vulnerability, and investigations into a potential massive data breach at a leading tech firm.[1][4] Analysts are also tracking record ransomware payments, unprecedented DDoS attacks, and the growing use of AI in brand impersonation and cybercrime.[1][3][5]
The Valve Steam Machine is a dedicated living-room gaming PC from Valve, built around SteamOS and designed to bring your Steam library to the TV with console-like simplicity. Announced alongside a new Steam Controller and Steam Frame VR, it targets early 2026 for release and aims to deliver mid-range PC performance in a compact, living-room-friendly box. Its PC-like pricing strategy and tight integration with the wider Steam hardware ecosystem could reshape how players think about consoles versus gaming PCs.
Electronic Arts (EA) has agreed to a $55 billion buyout by an investor consortium, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) taking a 93.4% stake. Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners will hold 5.5% and 1.1% respectively, making PIF the de facto owner. The deal, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, would take EA private by mid-2026.
BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area, is navigating a mix of service disruptions and long-planned modernization projects. Recent power and equipment issues have caused major delays for commuters, while the agency has completed installation of new fare gates and continues to adjust schedules and operations. Riders are being urged to check advisories before traveling as BART balances reliability challenges with system upgrades.
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are premium wireless earbuds that upgrade sound quality, noise cancellation, and smart features for iPhone users. They introduce heart rate sensing for workouts, live translation for face‑to‑face conversations, and longer battery life in a redesigned, more secure fit. Together, these changes make AirPods Pro 3 a daily companion for music, fitness, travel, and accessibility.
Larry Ellison is the billionaire cofounder of Oracle and its executive chairman and chief technology officer, long known as one of the most influential leaders in enterprise software. Today he is at the center of the AI and cloud infrastructure race, steering Oracle’s strategy around massive data centers, AI databases, and industry-specific cloud solutions. His leadership has driven a surge in Oracle’s value and his own wealth, making him one of the richest people in the world.
“Google AI news” refers to the latest announcements, products and research from Google’s artificial intelligence teams, including its Gemini models, AI-powered search features and core research breakthroughs. Recent developments highlight Gemini 3’s rollout, aggressive AI infrastructure expansion, and experiments that blend traditional search with conversational AI. At the same time, Google Research is publishing work on architectures like Titans and MIRAS to give AI systems longer-term memory and better performance at massive scale.
The term “Truman aircraft carrier” refers to the USS Harry S. Truman, a Nimitz‑class U.S. Navy aircraft carrier that recently completed a high‑tempo deployment in Europe and the Middle East. During that deployment, the ship and its strike group were involved in multiple serious mishaps, including a collision with a merchant vessel, lost F/A‑18 Super Hornet jets, and a friendly‑fire incident, which recent investigations attribute largely to preventable human and systemic failures. These findings have sparked debate about training, leadership, and risk management in carrier strike group operations.