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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Fair Isaac Corporation Announces Date for Reporting of Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global analytics software leader, FICO, will announce its third quarter fiscal 2025 results on July 30, 2025, after the market closes and will host a conference call on July 30 th at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (4:00 p.m. Central/ 2:00 p.m. Pacific). This call will be webcast and can be accessed at FICO's website at A replay of the webcast will be available at our Event Calendar under Past Events through July 30, 2026. About FICO FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 80 countries do everything from protecting four billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency. Learn more at Join the conversation at & For FICO news and media resources, visit FICO is a registered trademark of Fair Isaac Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release that relate to FICO or its business are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the impact of COVID-19 on macroeconomic conditions and FICO's business, operations and personnel, the success of the Company's Decision Management strategy and reengineering initiative, the maintenance of its existing relationships and ability to create new relationships with customers and key alliance partners, its ability to continue to develop new and enhanced products and services, its ability to recruit and retain key technical and managerial personnel, competition, regulatory changes applicable to the use of consumer credit and other data, the failure to protect such data, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, or divestitures, and material adverse developments in global economic conditions or in the markets we serve. Additional information on these risks and uncertainties and other factors that could affect FICO's future results are described from time to time in FICO's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024 and its subsequent filings with the SEC. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes, FICO's results could differ materially from its expectations. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. FICO disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Easing tax burden on low-income groups a priority, says PM Shehbaz
PM Shehbaz chairing a meeting to review progress on the digitization of FBR in Islamabad on July 14. Photo: Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said expanding Pakistan's tax base and easing the burden on lower-income citizens were among the government's top priorities as he reviewed the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) ongoing digitisation and reform efforts. Chairing a high-level meeting on Monday, Sharif praised the launch of simplified Urdu-language tax returns and called for the establishment of a helpline to assist the public in filing returns. 'In tax reforms, the focus should remain on the convenience of the common man,' he said. He directed authorities to ensure third-party validation for all FBR reforms to maintain transparency. The prime minister emphasised that digital, concise, and database-linked tax returns would primarily benefit salaried individuals. A public awareness campaign will soon be launched to encourage wider adoption of the new tax filing system. 'For the first time in the country's history, the implementation of an AI-based tax assessment system is a big success,' hesaid, lauding the efforts of the finance ministry and FBR. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review progress on FBR reforms. — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) July 14, 2025 Sharif also instructed that special support be extended to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for integrating into the new digital invoicing system. The meeting was attended by senior ministers, FBR officials, and members of the economic team. Participants were briefed on the digitisation of invoicing, e-bilty, cargo tracking, and the establishment of a central command and control centre. According to the FBR, bidding for the control centre will be completed shortly, with the system expected to be operational by September. The centralised system aims to enhance real-time data access and decision-making. Officials also highlighted the AI-based advance goods declaration system. Traders can now submit declarations before shipments arrive, allowing for full exemption of upfront duties. The proportion of advance declarations is expected to rise from 3% to over 95%, enabling direct delivery from ports to factories. وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی زیر صدارت کیش لیس و ڈیجیٹل معیشت کے حوالے سے ہفتہ وار اجلاس معیشت کی ڈیجیٹائزیشن سسٹم میں شفافیت لانے کے حوالے سے حکومت کی اولین ترجیح ہے : وزیراعظم حکومت سے عوام اور عوام سے حکومت کی ادائیگیوں کے طریقہء کار کی ڈیجیٹائیزیشن سے شفافیت اور صارفین کے… — PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) July 14, 2025 Under the digital invoicing initiative, all businesses will be required to issue receipts through the FBR's online platform. Over 20,000 businesses are expected to join the system in the coming months, with 8,000 invoices worth Rs11.6 billion issued in just one month. The meeting was informed that returns for salaried individuals will go live on July 15, while other categories will be able to file by July 30. Urdu versions for salaried individuals will also be available. The FBR's e-bilty and cargo tracking systems were also reviewed. These platforms, assisted by Turkish experts, will enable real-time tracking of goods movement and tax compliance, aligning Pakistan's infrastructure with international standards.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Science
- Economic Times
Axiom-4 Mission: Day-to-day update of what Shubhanshu Shukla 'Shux' and crew did in space
Synopsis Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla and crew are preparing to leave the International Space Station on July 14. They will return to Earth after their Axiom-4 mission. The mission involved extensive space research and experiments. Commander Peggy Whitson led the Ax-4 mission. The crew conducted studies on muscle degradation, plant growth, and brain function. Agencies Axiom-4 mission crew members: Commander Peggy Whitson. Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla 'Shux', Mission Specialist Sławosz 'Suave' Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu along with Expedition 73 crew.(Source: Dragon spacecraft carrying Shubhanshu Shukla and crew is set to undock from International Space Station (ISS) on July 14. The astronauts will return to Earth after conducting extensive space research and experiments under Axiom-4 mission. Ax-4 undocking from ISS is scheduled for 4:35 PM IST on Monday. The Ax-4 mission was headed by Commander Peggy Whitson. Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla 'Shux' flew the 'Grace' vessel to space along with Mission Specialist Sławosz 'Suave' Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu. Here's what Shukla and team did in space: On June 25, SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom-4 mission astronauts aboard launched at 12:01 PM IST from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Axiom Mission (Ax-4) crew successfully reached their destination to begin their planned 14-day mission on the ISS. After seamlessly docking to the orbiting laboratory, Ax-4 crew entered the space station around 5:53 PM IST. Commander Whitson presented her crewmates with their official astronaut pins and orbital flight numbers, declaring Shukla to be the 634th, Uznański-Wiśniewski the 635th, and Kapu to be the 636th astronaut to orbit 26 marked the crew's second flight day and first day aboard the space Ax-4 crew spent the rest of the day settling in. They also set up their sleeping quarters. The four crew members completed handover activities with the Expedition 73 crew and began acclimating to life in microgravity. The team unpacked cargo in Dragon and reviewed emergency crew continues to adjust to life in microgravity. To ensure seamless communication, the astornauts completed training on handover protocols and emergency crew exchanged high-priority cargo and emergency equipment between Dragon and the space station, including payloads, essential supplies, and safety crew members started preparing for their research studies. They also started transferring samples to designated crew started with their diverse portfolio of experiments that could shape the future of medicine, agriculture, and space exploration. Captain Shubhanshu Shukla started with his research on Life Sciences Glovebox (LSG) to uncover the biological pathways behind skeletal muscle degradation in space. Shux also spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the growing global collaboration in space exploration and inspired audiences back on Earth. Commander Peggy started with her work on the Cancer in LEO-3 began setting up the plant biology experiment to explore how plant growth primers affect the development of microgreens in crew together initiated a study to explore how blood circulates in the brain under microgravity Day 5 since the launch from Kennedy Space Centre, Shukla and crew collected data for the Neuro Motion VR project. The astronauts donned VR headsets and performed attention-based tasks while their brain activity was monitored using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). This research will help explore how microgravity affects cognitive and motor Shux focused on the space microalgae experiment. He deployed sample bags and captured images of the algae strains. These tiny organisms can offer a sustainable, nutrient-rich food source for long-duration space crew is also working on a study to integrate biometric data with mission analytics to better understand how spaceflight impacts cardiovascular and balance Shukla continues his operations in the Life Sciences Glovebox (LSG) for the myogenesis study, which could uncover how microgravity contributes to muscle crew together took part in an experiment to help develop a brain-computer interface using a specialized headset that can indirectly assess neural function through tracking blood flow. This PhotonGrav project aims to monitor brain signals to explore how humans might one day control computer systems with just their crew members documented activities for the Astronaut Mental Health study. The study aims to conduct research on cognitive well-being in worked on his plant study to compare two strains of photosynthetic bacteria to see how they grow and function in microgravity. He grew three strains of microalgae and studied the impact of microgravity on the growth, metabolism, and genetic crew together wrapped the second session of the Cerebral Hemodynamics study, using ultrasound technology to monitor blood flow in the brain under microgravity conditions. Peggy contributed to the Saudi Space Agency's Microgravity continued doing the microalgae experiment to study organisms that could one day serve as sustainable sources of food, fuel, or oxygen for long-duration missions. He also performed a microscopy to examine muscle cell development in space. The Indian astronaut also documented the Voyager Tardigrades experiment, which investigates how hardy microscopic creatures survive and reproduce in crew conducted an experiment to study the effects of microgravity on bone health, focusing on bone loss during flight and recovery post-spaceflight. The members also led a technology demonstration for the Suit Fabric Study, a project that's redefining how we think about clothing in space. The Ax-4 crew lent their voices to 'Voice in Space' study to investigate how spaceflight affects human speech. The crew together wrapped the third round of the Cerebral Hemodynamics study by tracking blood flow in the brain to better understand how the cardiovascular system adapts to life in Axiom mission astronauts have completed approximately 113 orbits around Earth, covering over 2.9 million miles. This is nearly 12 times the distance between Earth and the Moon. The astronauts have witnessed more than a hundred sunrises and sunsets from crew enjoyed a well-earned off-duty day, giving them a chance to recharge and connect with family and friends back on Earth. In just seven days, the Ax-4 astronauts already made significant contributions to scientific and crew returned to their research studies after a well-earned off-duty day. The crew contributed to Voyager Displays project to study how spaceflight affects eye movement, gaze control, and pointing Shubhanshu Shukla continues his research in the Life Sciences Glovebox carrying out myogenesis study to investigate how microgravity contributes to muscle atrophy. He also deployed samples for space micro algae crew continued monitoring radiation exposure using the Rad Nano Dosimeter, a compact device that provides real-time data on environmental conditions aboard the space station. Another experiment on Axiom's list of experiments is the Bone on ISS experiment that would provide insight on how bones deteriorate in space and how they recover once back on Earth. Inside the weightless environment of the ISS, a crewmember donned a VR headset as part of the Neuromotion VR crew completes nine productive days in space. All the crew members have been fully dedicated to their packed schedule of scientific research, technology demonstrations, and global outreach. Commander Peggy completed the final imaging sessions of 3D tumor organoids for the Cancer in LEO study. As Shukla documented the myogenesis investigation, he also deployed and stowed samples for the Space Micro Algae also irrigated crop seeds as part of the Sprouts project to explore how spaceflight affects seed germination and plant goal of the Sprouts project is to advance our understanding of sustainable crop production in space for future long-duration mission crew together continued research on Voyager Displays experiment and Rad Nano Dosimeter. Indian astronaut Shukla redeployed a culture bag for the Space Micro Algae experiment to study food production in space. — mygovindia (@mygovindia) The four astronauts contributed to Wireless Acoustics project. This project aims to test a wearable acoustic monitor that is designed to measure sound levels aboard the space station. Alongside this, a crew member underwent an ultrasound scan to track changes in cardiovascular and balance systems for the Telemetric Health AI study. Another experiment under Axiom mission was the exploration of potential of nanomaterials through the Mxene in LEO study. This would help in building next generation of wearable health Peggy continued to support her Ax-4 crewmates through another day of microgravity research across various continues his research on food, photosynthesis, microorganisms and sprouts like methi and mission also aims to collect data for Cerebral Hemodynamics study, which examines how the cardiovascular system adapts to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and crew shared glimpses of research with Axiom Space Chief Scientist Dr. Lucie Low. As Peggy highlighted the mission's diverse scientific agenda, she also expressed enthusiasm for the Suite Ride experiment aimed at advancing diabetes monitoring and treatment in space. During the briefing, Shukla shared the pride of representing India on this historic mission as this is the first time Indian scientists have been able to send payloads to the space station. He also clicked pictures of sprout seeds while trying to study their growth in space. He will bring these seeds to Earth in order to examine changes in their genetics, microbial ecosystems, and nutritional profiles. He has also grown crop seeds in specialist Kapu shared his excitement about conducting 25 experiments on behalf of Hungarian universities, research institutions, and companies. The crew has completed close to 230 orbits around Earth and traveled more than 6 million miles. The astronauts spent their day-off capturing images and video, taking in the view of the home planet below, and reconnecting with loved ones. 'These moments offer a rare pause in an otherwise rigorous daily schedule,' Axiom announced the crew's extended AX-4 mission due to pending favorable weather conditions. The space agency said that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew is set to undock from the International Space Station no earlier than Monday, July 14, at 7:05 a.m. ET. (4:35 pm IST). — JonnyKimUSA (@JonnyKimUSA) Apart from the ongoing experiments, Peggy and crew focused on cerebral blood flow to study how microgravity and elevated CO₂ levels affect cardiovascular continues his research on crops, sprouts and microalgae. Ax-4 crew gathered data for 'Voice in Space' project and other human health related space studies focusing on immunity, muscles, heart and gut health in mission crew members joined CNN International for an exclusive interview about the Ax-4 mission. The segment will air on 1:30 am IST 17 days aboard the ISS, Tibor continued his work on multiple experiments, including capturing imagery for the Fruit Fly DNA Repair study. The crew is trying to understand how insulin behaves in space to study the potency and stability of the drug will be assessed upon its return to and crew started preparing for their return to Earth as undocking is scheduled for July announced the farewell ceremony for Axiom-4 mission crew to be held on July 13 ahead of their undocking from spending 18 eventful days aboard the ISS, Ax-4 crew is preparing for their journey back to Earth. To celebrate the end of the successful mission, the four astronauts participated in a traditional farewell ceremony alongside NASA's Expedition crew. Shukla and crew spent the final day on orbiting laboratory packing and making final preparations for departure. Axiom, SpaceX and NASA announce live coverage of hatch closure and Ax-4's undocking from ISS. Axiom-4 mission is scheduled to undock from ISS in Dragon coverage for hatch closure and the Ax-4 crew's departure will begin at 2:00 PM undocking is scheduled for 4:35 PM Dragon spacecraft will travel for 22.5 hours for its journey back to Earth. The crew is set to splash down off the coast of California at approximately 3:01 PM IST (With inputs from Axiom Space, ISS, ISRO and SpaceX)
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Majorca STORM warning as torrential rain batters Brit holiday island sparking travel chaos – while UK basks in 33C sun
BRITS hoping for sun-soaked beach days in Majorca have been met with storm warnings and flooded airports instead - while back home the UK is basking in scorching summer heat. Holidaymakers jetting off to the Balearic islands were warned to check their flight status after a freak torrential storm slammed into the Majorca and Menorca. 6 Majorca was hit by a freak torrential thunderstorm Credit: 6 Flights were delayed and sections of the airport sealed off due to roof leaks Credit: Diario de Mallorca 6 Footage showed knee-deep water flooding airport hallways after the deluge Credit: 6 Staff scrambling to place buckets and barriers as puddles filled passenger corridors Credit: Thursday's deluge — between 20 and 25 litres per square metre in just 30 minutes — caught many by surprise. Cracked clouds rolled over the island from the northwest, with thunder, lightning and torrential rain tearing through early morning skies, Aemet meteorologist Miquel Gili told A cold drop is expected to arrive by Saturday, potentially bringing more showers and thunderstorms to northern Majorca and Menorca, Aemet has warned. The Spanish weather agency also shared a graphic showing the several lightning strikes across mainland Spain and into the Balearics. Read more world news But by Sunday, some stabilisation is forecast. Despite the stormy skies, temperatures are still hovering near 32°C in Majorca. But with the airport drenched and delays piling up, it's hardly the sunny escape many were dreaming of. Back in blissfully storm-free Britain, the picture couldn't be more different. Most read in The Sun London and the South East woke to wall-to-wall sunshine and soaring temperatures, with the mercury The weekend will bring more of the same – hot, dry days and warm nights, with only a slight cool-down by Monday. Emergency alarm raised at Majorca airport after roof collapses Travel chaos The showers have since caused chaos at Palma Airport and dramatic scenes across popular tourist spots like Alcúdia, Sóller and Playa de Palma. Footage shared online shows water pouring through the ceilings of Palma airport's terminals, with knee-deep brown water flooding several hallways. Staff were also seen scrambling to place buckets and barriers as puddles filled passenger corridors. According to 'If a passenger had stood under the collapsed skylight, it would have been a disaster,' one shaken traveller told the outlet. Air traffic was heavily disrupted in the hols hotspot as storms made take-offs and landings risky. Air traffic controllers posted on X: 'Very significant delays today at Palma Airport due to the forecast of storms affecting approach and landings.' To avoid danger, flights were held at ground level until Eurocontrol allowed movement, and others were forced to divert. Air traffic authorities said: 'Our job is to facilitate these diversions while ensuring separation between aircraft. 'Once the arriving crews confirm that they are free of storms, we guide them and sequence them for the approach and landing in Palma.' Meanwhile, sections of the airport were sealed off due to roof leaks. 'It's a truly regrettable situation,' said Balearic Government spokesman Antoni Costa. He called out 'serious deficiencies' at the island's busiest airport and warning that recent failures could have had disastrous consequences. 6 The Aemet shared a graphic showing the several lightning strikes across mainland Spain and into the Balearics Credit: 6 A cold drop is expected to arrive by Saturday and could bring even more showers Credit:
Business Upturn
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Elon Musk's xAI officially launches Grok 4: Everything you need to know
By Aman Shukla Published on July 10, 2025, 10:20 IST Last updated July 10, 2025, 10:21 IST xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, has officially launched Grok 4, touted as the world's most powerful AI model. Announced on July 10, 2025, via a livestream by xAI, Grok 4 promises to redefine AI capabilities with advanced reasoning and real-world problem-solving. What is Grok 4? Grok 4 is the latest iteration of xAI's AI designed to accelerate human scientific discovery and provide accurate, helpful answers. Unlike its predecessors, Grok 4 emphasizes reasoning from first principles, delivering what xAI claims are the 'best real-world results' among AI models. It currently supports text-based interactions, with vision, image generation, and other capabilities expected soon. This makes Grok 4 a versatile tool for users seeking advanced AI solutions. How to Access Grok 4 Grok 4 is available through multiple platforms, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience: xAI Console : Grok 4 (grok-4-0629) is accessible via xAI's API, primarily for developers and businesses. and X Platform : Users can interact with Grok 4 on and the Grok iOS and Android apps, with free access subject to limited usage quotas. SuperGrok Subscription : A paid plan on offers higher usage quotas for Grok 4 compared to the free tier. For pricing details, visit xAI's official website. X Premium Subscriptions: Subscribed users on enjoy enhanced access to Grok 4. Pricing information is available at X Premium support. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
