Railroad merger buzz: Union Pacific posts $1.8 billion Q2 profit, Norfolk Southern deal talk lifts stocks
Union Pacific reported a strong second-quarter adjusted profit of $1.8 billion, exceeding expectations, as merger speculation with Norfolk Southern intensified. The potential tie-up, aiming to create a transcontinental railroad, faces regulatory scrutiny despite investor optimism fueled by Union Pacific’s earnings and the prospect of enhanced connectivity. Shares of railroad operators rose amid merger reports.
Hack of the day: Make Google auto-delete your search and location history
Google now allows users to automatically delete their search and location history. This feature offers options to purge data every 3, 18, or 36 months, giving individuals greater control over their stored information. Setting up this auto-delete function helps manage digital footprints and ensures privacy without manual intervention.
When Lata Mangeshkar revealed why she never got married, despite finding love once with Raj Singh Dungarpur: ‘Some things only meant for the heart..’
Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India, dedicated her life to music and never married, attributing it to her work and faith. Despite this, she found love in the 1960s with Raj Singh Dungarpur. Their relationship, however, could not lead to marriage due to family opposition over their differing backgrounds, though they maintained a cherished bond.
Airtable CEO tells all employees to skip meetings and play with…
Airtable CEO Howie Liu is championing AI adoption by encouraging employees to dedicate work time to AI experimentation, even canceling meetings. He models this behavior himself, racking up high AI inference costs to gain insights. Other tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are also mandating AI proficiency, integrating it into performance evaluations and resource…
‘No competition’: Jurel’s message ahead of first Test; set for start alongside Pant
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel downplays rivalry with Rishabh Pant, emphasizing their shared goal of winning for India. Jurel, in strong red-ball form, is set to play in the opening Test against South Africa, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirming his inclusion. The series opener at Eden Gardens promises an exciting battle against strong pace attacks…
UAE suspends tourist and work visa applications for nine countries: Full breakdown of the 2026 visa ban
The UAE has halted the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of nine countries, including Bangladesh, Uganda, and Afghanistan, under a 2026 immigration directive. Though not officially confirmed, the ban is linked to security, health, and diplomatic concerns. Existing UAE visa holders remain unaffected, while new applications from the listed nations are currently…
Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: Biggest-ever nomination list; 15 contestants to face eviction
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 witnesses a historic nomination round, placing 15 contestants at risk of eviction after a week with no eliminations. Host Mohanlal directly nominated Gizele and Anumol due to their aggressive conduct. Appani received the most nominations, facing criticism for abrasive language and biased behavior, heightening tensions within the house.
‘Rahul mentally unstable’: UP deputy CM hits out at Mahagathbandhan over ‘power greed’; claims vote-chori ‘not a concern for Bihar’
Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is confident of a massive majority for the NDA in Bihar. He stated the alliance led by Nitish Kumar will form the government. Maurya dismissed allegations of vote theft by the opposition. He believes the people of Bihar trust Prime Minister Modi and chief minister Nitish Kumar.
Royal Bengal tiger Shakti dies at Mumbai’s Byculla zoo
Royal Bengal Tiger Shakti, aged 9.6 years, died at Byculla Zoo on November 17, 2025, due to pyogranulomatous pneumonia leading to respiratory failure. The tiger, brought from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2020, showed no prior illness. Post-mortem findings are being further analyzed, and the zoo has communicated the details as per regulations.