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Paul Lipman is Chief Revenue Officer at Infleqtion, leading global growth efforts at the cutting edge of quantum technology.​In the modern world, we take for granted the transistors that enable everything from cell phones to supercomputers. However, in the early days of computing, the outcome was far from clear, as computing technology evolved through mechanical systems, electromechanical relays, vacuum tubes and other techniques before transistors ultimately became the standard.In the 1950s, one of the world’s largest computers was the AN/FSQ-7, a Cold War air defense system that weighed 250 tons, consisted of 49,000 vacuum tubes and drew 3 MW of…

Find your ride in America’s first National Park City (Photo: State of Tennessee)Published June 10, 2026 06:40AMChattanooga has been awarded as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, thanks to the city’s commitment to bike infrastructure. That includes more than 100 miles of singletrack, 75 miles of bike lanes and paved paths, and a transit system with rentable cruiser bikes and electric bikes at 40 stations throughout downtown. Here are some other rides you’ll find in America’s first National Park City.   Walden’s Ridge Park With more than 10 miles of purpose-built singletrack on the…

You don’t necessarily need a high-annual-fee card like Chase Sapphire Reserve or Amex Platinum to get access to travel deal this summer. Chase is giving its popular $95/year Sapphire Preferred card a significant refresh, adding new bonus categories, expanding travel benefits, and introducing a Global Entry credit, all while keeping the card’s annual fee unchanged. The updates take effect June 15, 2026, Chase executives say the goal is to build on what has made Sapphire Preferred one of the most popular travel rewards cards in its category. “It’s been about five years since we last made any material updates to…

Published June 10, 2026 03:00AMKey Takeaways: Recent research published in June 2026 found that just 90 to 119 minutes of strength training per week reduced the risk of death by 13 percent. The study results also indicated a 19 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 27 percent lower risk of death from neurological conditions. Outside spoke with two certified personal trainers, who shared four types of exercises you can do each week to help you easily meet the time goal. This article has been medically reviewed by Ingrid Yang, MD. The benefits of strength training may extend beyond stronger muscles.…

Founder & CEO of Workmetrics, a leader in workforce software. Doctor of Information Technology specialising in data integration and AI.Gone are the days when the concept of a smart building meant having a thermostat with an app. Simple automation has given way to sentient infrastructure that anticipates needs before tenants even realize they have them.​The move is as much about efficiency as it is about strategically diving into AI-led predictive orchestration. Slowly but surely, managing properties is becoming a discipline where curating intelligent environments is front and center, with every square foot digitally optimized and remarkably self-aware.​​Artificial intelligence is now…

Published June 10, 2026 04:00AMAfter much ballyhoo, the Enhanced Games wrapped very early on the morning of May 25. By midday, cherry pickers and semis were breaking down the elaborate arena built in the parking lot of the Resorts World Casino on the Las Vegas strip. The eight-lane track; the six-lane pool, the deadlifting platform where “Thor” Björnsson, aka The Mountain, attempted a world record, all in various stages of decomposition. The struts and rafters were being moved into storage for potential future use. Rented as they were, the bright lights that had shone on the 42 athletes and 2,285…

This weekend, as President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn—as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations—protesters are throwing a star-studded political concert in New York City, with streaming watch parties nationwide. On Sunday, June 14, the Committee for the First Amendment (CFA) will host “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment,” a 90-minute event featuring speeches and performances from Jane Fonda, Bette Midler, Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright, and Sasha Allen. The benefit celebrates the right of all Americans to exercise their freedom of speech and religion, as well…

Published June 10, 2026 03:30AMJessica Moerman, an evangelical preacher based in Washington D.C., believes it’s the duty of everyone to care for the Earth. Ray Gaesser, a farmer from Corning, Iowa believes the health of the planet impacts his livelihood. Benji Backer, a 28-year-old conservation activist, believes that protecting the environment is the most important issue facing his generation.Moerman, Gaesser, and Backer are all political conservatives who also promote conservation, environmental protection, and climate activism. The three play a central role in a new documentary The (Conserv)atives by filmmaker Nadia Gill, which explores the intersection between right-wing politics and conservation. “These…

‘The Duskbloods’ is looking really good on Switch 2.FromSoftware, NintendoThe upcoming FromSoftware Switch 2 game, The Duskbloods, received a new trailer and revealed that the game will get a closed network test this Summer.The closed network test is definitely good news, as the Soulsborne games all have a very specific kind of online multiplayer.While those games work great on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, the Switch online architecture is rather specific. So having this setup stress tested before launch is a very good thing.The game itself also looks so much better than it did from some of the earlier trailers, and…

Building a retail brand from scratch is harder than it looks. However, after transforming her jewelry business into a $1 billion brand, Kendra Scott is sharing her learnings with other entrepreneurs, including the three elements that were crucial to her success. When she started her business, wholesale was key, Scott explained during the Inc. Small Business Week Series. “I didn’t have money for advertising and marketing,” she said. “But Nordstrom, they’re a huge megaphone for my brand. I was in their books or their catalogs. They were doing the marketing for me. And that was driving my direct-to-consumer business or e-commerce business.” Scott…