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Marco Pistoia, Global Technology’s Head of Applied Research and Engineering at JP Morgan.Source: JP MorganJPMorgan Chase has overhauled the leadership of its internal research group responsible for quantum computing and other forms of advanced technology, hiring a State Street executive, CNBC has learned.Marco Pistoia, the former IBM inventor who became head of JPMorgan’s applied research group in 2020, has recently left the bank, according to a person briefed on the matter, who declined to be identified speaking about personnel.That group conducted research into how emerging technologies including quantum computing and communications, blockchain, computer vision and networking could solve problems in…

A regional jet flying through the Midwest had a close call on Friday, July 18, when a military plane reportedly entered its flight path without warning. The incident occurred on a Delta Connection flight operated by SkyWest Airlines out of Minneapolis. As the Embraer E175 aircraft began its landing approach at North Dakota’s Minot International Airport (MOT), the airline pilot had to make a sudden “aggressive maneuver” to avoid colliding with a B-52 military aircraft that suddenly appeared, according to ABC News. “All of a sudden we just jerk really hard,” Monica Green, a passenger on board the flight, told ABC…

Google announced Monday that it’s introducing a new feature that lets iOS users easily switch between work and personal Google accounts in Chrome. Previously, iOS users had to completely sign out of a Google account and then log in with another, and repeat this process every time they want to access a different account. “People often use their mobile device for both work and personal tasks, requiring them to sign in and out with different Google accounts,” the company wrote in a blog post. “To simplify this experience while tightening security, Chrome on iOS is now offering seamless account switching…

Facebook Tweet Email Link The end of an era is official for Southwest Airlines passengers. On Monday, the airline announced a start date for its new assigned seating, which will bring the airline’s longstanding open-seat boarding tradition to an end. For flights beginning on January 27, 2026, passengers will have options for seat selection at the time of booking, Southwest said in its announcement. “Our Customers want more choice and greater control over their travel experience,” said Tony Roach, Southwest executive vice president of customer and brand, in a news release. “Assigned seating unlocks new opportunities for our Customers —…

LONDON (AP) — Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel have tied the knot. A representative for Daniel confirmed to The Associated Press that the pair married over the weekend.The couple were seen posing in front of London’s Hackney Town Hall on Saturday. Daniel wore a suit, and Charli XCX wore a Vivienne Westwood bridal mini dress, Vogue confirmed.Representatives for Charli XCX did not immediately respond to AP’s request for comment.The “BRAT” pop star posted a video on TikTok while wearing the same bridal minidress. It featured the text “when george isn’t crying when he sees me walking down…

When Figma announced its initial hoped-for price range on Monday ($25-$28), it also revealed an unusual decision for its highly anticipated IPO.  It will allow existing shareholders to sell more shares than the company plans to sell, by a high ratio. The company plans to offer about 12.5 million shares. Yet existing shareholders will be allowed to cash out of nearly 24.7 million shares, it said. In addition, should this IPO be as hot as everyone thinks it will be, existing shareholders will get the option to sell, collectively, up to 5.5 million more shares. Figma founder CEO Dylan Field…

WILLIAMSPORT, Ohio (AP) — Sweat covers Isaac Barnes’s face under his beekeeper’s veil as he hauls boxes of honeycomb from his hives to his truck. It’s a workout in what feels like a sauna as the late-morning June temperatures rise. Though Barnes was hot, his bees were even hotter. Their body temperatures can be up to 27 degrees Fahrenheit (about 15 Celsius) higher than the air around them. As global temperatures rise under climate change, scientists are trying to better understand the effects on managed and wild bees as they pollinate crops, gather nectar, make honey and reproduce. Isaac Barnes…

Films starring Sydney Sweeney, Angelina Jolie and Aziz Ansari will premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, festival organizers announced Monday.TIFF laid out the selections to its galas and special presentations programs, which make up the bulk of the red carpet premieres to North America’s largest film festival. Films making their world premieres include Ansari’s “Good Fortune,” starring Keanu Reeves as an angel trying to teach a struggling man (Ansari) a lesson; David Michôd’s “Christy,” with Sweeney playing the boxer Christy Martin; and Alice Winocour’s “Couture,” starring Jolie as an American filmmaker attending Paris Fashion Week. Those films join…

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland November 4, 2009. Jason Reed | ReutersThe Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it has appointed former biotech executive George Tidmarsh as the agency’s top drug regulator.Tidmarsh, an adjunct professor of pediatrics and neonatology at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, Fpauswill lead one of the biggest and most crucial divisions of the FDA, which reviews the vast majority of new drug applications.The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, or CDER, regulates over-the-counter and prescription treatments, including biologic therapies and generics. The acting…

by Mark Chesnut Last updated: 12:00 PM ET, Sat July 19, 2025 Many travelers consider airports a necessary evil – nothing more than a building to traverse to get from point A to point B. However, some terminals make it worthwhile to spend extra time exploring, with an array of fascinating exhibits, art galleries, and even, in some cases, museums.In California, for example, San Francisco International Airport is a notable example. Its onsite SFO Museum operates 14 galleries around the airport and recently unveiled an exhibition of the work of glass artist Preston Singletary (on display through October 18, 2026).…