Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users faster than Windows 10

Windows 11 now has 1 billion users. Microsoft hit the milestone during the recent holiday quarter, meaning Windows 11 has managed to reach 1 billion users faster than Windows 10 did nearly six years ago. "Windows reached a big milestone, 1 billion Windows 11 users," said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ...

House Republicans warn against Senate changing DHS funding bill

House Republicans warn against Senate changing DHS funding bill

House Republicans are warning the Senate against making any changes to a government funding package that includes funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), saying any reforms sought by Democrats would not clear the House and would lead to a government shutdown at the end of the week. Cons...

Suit seeks to block FEMA firings

Suit seeks to block FEMA firings

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story  FEMA eyes cuts to half its staff, lawsuit alleges The Trump administration is advancing plans to cut down the workforce at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), unions and public interest groups alleged in court. © AP...

Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, including politician

Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, including politician

A plane crash in ‍northeast Colombia on Wednesday killed all 15 people on board, including a local lawmaker, state-run airline Satena said. The Beechcraft 1900 twin-engined turboprop ⁠plane took off before noon from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, for a short flight to the town of Ocana, S...

HKMA follows the Federal Reserve to keep interest rate unchanged

HKMA follows the Federal Reserve to keep interest rate unchanged

Hong Kong’s de facto central bank left its base rate unchanged after a similar move overnight by the US Federal Reserve, leaving borrowers in the city with a longer wait for funding costs to fall. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced its decision on Thursday morning to keep the city�...