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Pink Villa
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
General Hospital Spoilers, July 23 Episode: Did Jason Really See Britt Alive in Paris?
General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday, July 23, reveal a packed episode full of tension, reunions, and new suspicions. Carly hears shocking news from Jason, Willow takes Drew's side despite his blackmail, and Lucas may finally get a breakthrough in Marco's case. Meanwhile, Sonny's world faces more heat as Dante presses for answers. Jason tells Carly about a possible Britt sighting Jason sits down with Carly and shares that he saw someone who looked like Britt at the Paris airport. Carly is surprised but skeptical, thinking it was probably just someone who resembled her. Everyone in Port Charles believes Britt died at the hands of Heather. Still, Jason can't shake the feeling that it was really Britt, and that something doesn't add up. Nina corners Drew to talk about Sasha and Daisy's sudden departure. She thinks someone may have targeted Michael's baby, forcing Sasha to leave town. Nina questions whether Drew was involved, considering his recent actions. Though Drew denies any role, Nina becomes suspicious, especially after noticing Willow's reaction to Sasha's exit. Willow backs Drew despite shocking truth At General Hospital, Portia admits to Willow that Drew forced her to change Michael's bloodwork. Willow is shocked but quickly defends Drew, believing he's only doing it to reunite her with her children. 'Michael didn't fight fair, why should I?' Willow says angrily. She's ready to stand by Drew as the wedding moves forward. ADA Justine Turner questions Sidwell about Marco and whether he might still be in danger. As suspicions grow around Sonny's involvement, Turner digs for answers. Meanwhile, Dante has questions for Sonny, too, but Sonny draws a line, warning Dante that some things can't be discussed, especially between a mob boss and his detective son. Lucas rescues Marco after following a lead Lucas follows a tip and ends up at a new location. After knocking on the door and getting no response, he uses a key to enter. He finds Marco and helps him escape, furious that he had to go through this in the first place. This seems to be part of a larger plan made by Sidwell and Sonny. Elsewhere, Dante and Lulu grow concerned when they learn that Rocco has been meeting with Liesl. They may soon discover that another meeting is planned, raising concerns over what's being shared and what impact it might have on their son.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Genius Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Now
Key Points Nvidia is converting its leading software to aid in the realm of quantum computing. Alphabet's Willow chip has bested the most advanced supercomputers. IonQ employs a quantum computing approach that is quite distinct from others. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › While the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race is ongoing, the quantum computing arms race is heating up. Several companies are vying for supremacy in this field, but not every company is a great buy right now. At the top of my list for investing in quantum computing are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and IonQ (NYSE: IONQ). I believe a combination of these three quantum computing stock picks is a great way for investors to spread out risk while capturing the upside that this exciting technology offers. 1. Nvidia Nvidia may seem like an odd inclusion in this list, as it's not actively participating in quantum computing. Instead, it focuses on providing the tools that active competitors need to integrate quantum processing units (QPUs) into existing high-performance computing systems. In particular, Nvidia has developed its CUDA-Q software, a derivative of the CUDA software used with its GPUs. CUDA is one of the primary reasons Nvidia has dominated the GPU field and has grown to become the largest company in the world. By adapting this foundational software to the quantum world, it cements itself as a critical partner in quantum computing. By integrating existing computing systems with quantum computing ones, it also prevents its current business from being displaced. Nvidia is an excellent stock pick to bridge the gap between traditional and quantum computing, making it a top stock to buy for its association with quantum computing. 2. Alphabet Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is a key factor in the increased investor excitement surrounding quantum computing. Back in December, it announced that its Willow chip had completed a task in five minutes with extreme accuracy that would have taken the most advanced supercomputer 10 septillion years (10 to the 25th power) to complete. While Google openly admits that this is a computing task specifically suited for quantum computing and has no commercial relevance, it showcases that quantum computing technology is rapidly advancing and nearing practical usefulness. Alphabet is one of my top picks in the space because it has vast resources available to invest in quantum computing. Over the past 12 months, Alphabet has produced around $75 billion in free cash flow. That's a massive chunk of change, and while Alphabet has some plans for that cash pile, it could also invest a fraction of that into its quantum computing arm, giving it more resources than many of its smaller competitors. While this isn't a guarantee of success, I believe it gives Alphabet a significant advantage over the competition, making it a top pick in the quantum realm. 3. IonQ IonQ is one of those smaller pure-play quantum computing stock picks. It doesn't have any other businesses besides quantum computing (unlike Alphabet and Nvidia), so its success or failure is dependent on quantum computing. For IonQ to become relevant in this field, it needs to have a technology that differentiates it from others. While most competitors in the quantum computing arms race are using a superconducting approach, which requires cooling the particle to near absolute zero -- a very expensive proposition -- IonQ uses the trapped ion technique. This approach has a few advantages, but chief among them is the temperature at which quantum computing is conducted. Trapped ion quantum computing can be performed at room temperature, which significantly reduces the input costs of a quantum computer. This is key, as this fledgling technology attempts to establish commercial relevance, given the significant cost barriers to entry. Additionally, the trapped ion approach allows every qubit to interact with every other qubit. It's well established that allowing qubits to interact with each other reduces errors in calculations; however, superconducting qubits only allow qubits to interact with their neighbors. The trapped ion approach allows the qubits to interact with every other qubit in the system, potentially leading to increased accuracy. This is a significant reason why I believe IonQ is the best pure-play quantum computing company, as it's taking a different approach to some of the largest competitors in this arena. While it may not work out for IonQ in the end, it still has a fighting chance, which makes it a great lottery-ticket pick in the quantum computing investment space. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Nvidia wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $652,133!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,056,790!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,048% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 180% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet and Nvidia. 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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Genius Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Now
Key Points Nvidia is converting its leading software to aid in the realm of quantum computing. Alphabet's Willow chip has bested the most advanced supercomputers. IonQ employs a quantum computing approach that is quite distinct from others. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › While the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race is ongoing, the quantum computing arms race is heating up. Several companies are vying for supremacy in this field, but not every company is a great buy right now. At the top of my list for investing in quantum computing are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and IonQ (NYSE: IONQ). I believe a combination of these three quantum computing stock picks is a great way for investors to spread out risk while capturing the upside that this exciting technology offers. 1. Nvidia Nvidia may seem like an odd inclusion in this list, as it's not actively participating in quantum computing. Instead, it focuses on providing the tools that active competitors need to integrate quantum processing units (QPUs) into existing high-performance computing systems. In particular, Nvidia has developed its CUDA-Q software, a derivative of the CUDA software used with its GPUs. CUDA is one of the primary reasons Nvidia has dominated the GPU field and has grown to become the largest company in the world. By adapting this foundational software to the quantum world, it cements itself as a critical partner in quantum computing. By integrating existing computing systems with quantum computing ones, it also prevents its current business from being displaced. Nvidia is an excellent stock pick to bridge the gap between traditional and quantum computing, making it a top stock to buy for its association with quantum computing. 2. Alphabet Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is a key factor in the increased investor excitement surrounding quantum computing. Back in December, it announced that its Willow chip had completed a task in five minutes with extreme accuracy that would have taken the most advanced supercomputer 10 septillion years (10 to the 25th power) to complete. While Google openly admits that this is a computing task specifically suited for quantum computing and has no commercial relevance, it showcases that quantum computing technology is rapidly advancing and nearing practical usefulness. Alphabet is one of my top picks in the space because it has vast resources available to invest in quantum computing. Over the past 12 months, Alphabet has produced around $75 billion in free cash flow. That's a massive chunk of change, and while Alphabet has some plans for that cash pile, it could also invest a fraction of that into its quantum computing arm, giving it more resources than many of its smaller competitors. While this isn't a guarantee of success, I believe it gives Alphabet a significant advantage over the competition, making it a top pick in the quantum realm. 3. IonQ IonQ is one of those smaller pure-play quantum computing stock picks. It doesn't have any other businesses besides quantum computing (unlike Alphabet and Nvidia), so its success or failure is dependent on quantum computing. For IonQ to become relevant in this field, it needs to have a technology that differentiates it from others. While most competitors in the quantum computing arms race are using a superconducting approach, which requires cooling the particle to near absolute zero -- a very expensive proposition -- IonQ uses the trapped ion technique. This approach has a few advantages, but chief among them is the temperature at which quantum computing is conducted. Trapped ion quantum computing can be performed at room temperature, which significantly reduces the input costs of a quantum computer. This is key, as this fledgling technology attempts to establish commercial relevance, given the significant cost barriers to entry. Additionally, the trapped ion approach allows every qubit to interact with every other qubit. It's well established that allowing qubits to interact with each other reduces errors in calculations; however, superconducting qubits only allow qubits to interact with their neighbors. The trapped ion approach allows the qubits to interact with every other qubit in the system, potentially leading to increased accuracy. This is a significant reason why I believe IonQ is the best pure-play quantum computing company, as it's taking a different approach to some of the largest competitors in this arena. While it may not work out for IonQ in the end, it still has a fighting chance, which makes it a great lottery-ticket pick in the quantum computing investment space. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Nvidia wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $652,133!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,056,790!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,048% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 180% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 3 Genius Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Now was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
General Hospital Spoilers, July 22 Episode: Will Lucas Expose Sonny in Marco's Disappearance Case?
In the July 22 episode of General Hospital, viewers can expect several big developments across Port Charles. From a missing person investigation to a wedding countdown. Here's what fans should watch for in this highly anticipated episode. Willow looks forward to becoming Mrs. Drew Cain Willow shares her excitement about her upcoming wedding with Elizabeth. She's eager to tie the knot with Drew and talks about how happy she feels as her big day approaches. However, longtime viewers know this marriage may be short-lived. Despite the storm ahead, Willow remains focused on walking down the aisle. Tracy meets with Martin, who brings her some updates that leave her fuming. She strongly disagrees with what she hears and pushes back with a firm "that's never gonna happen." Details of the report remain under wraps, but Tracy is clearly ready to fight back. Portia stands her ground against Drew Portia receives strong advice from Isaiah, who encourages her to stop backing down. He tells her if she's going to fall, she should go down swinging. Portia is tired of being pushed around, especially by Drew, and is ready to reclaim her power. Curtis is planning a bold move that could shake up relationships. It seems he's preparing to tell Willow about Nina's past encounters with Drew. This betrayal could damage Nina's bond with Willow permanently if Curtis follows through with the reveal. At the police station, Lucas reports that Marco is missing and points the finger at Sonny. ADA Justine steps in and insists that the PCPD treat the case as a possible abduction. Chase is now tasked with investigating the case while tensions rise. Elsewhere, Sidwell makes a call to negotiate. He's ready to give Sonny something, possibly backing off from a threat, but he wants Marco's safe return in exchange. The pressure is on as deals and demands heat up. Laura receives concerning updates, possibly linked to Marco's disappearance. Sonny later speaks with her and promises, "If you don't, I will," hinting that he's prepared to step in to protect her image or take action himself.
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
27 Affordable Pet Products Animals Adore
An activity mat designed with puzzles that require solving in order for your pooch to get their treat, helping them to remain boredom-free *and* hone their foraging skills. A pint of doggy ice cream that comes in four decadent (if I do say so myself) flavors: maple bacon, peanut butter, sprinkles, and vanilla. Simply add water, freeze, and prepare to be your pup's new favorite parent. A silent chew toy if you've ever chucked a stuffed toy into the depths of your closet due to mid-day naps being interrupted by *squeak squeak squeak*. You'll get your nap in, doggo will get playtime in, everyone wins. A self-warming pet bed if they assume permanent position in front of the space heater the second temps begin to drop. This is machine washable and uses insulation (not electricity) to remain warm. Promising review: "My senior cat and my younger cat both took to these almost immediately. I bought a few so they could each have one and will likely buy more as well to put in other rooms. We have really cold winters and they're both obsessed with laying in front of the space heater, but I didn't want to leave it on all the time for them so when I found this, I figured it was worth a shot. I felt the pad where my cat was laying for a while and it was warm, so it works as intended." —MGet it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in two colors). A heated water bowl for animals who reside outside, i.e. stray cats, chickens, pigs, goats, etcetera. This keeps water liquid and prevents it from freezing. Promising review: "At first I was a little skeptical in purchasing this heated bowl for my chickens but this bowl works great. It keeps the water from freezing and I live in Wisconsin, so the winters can be brutal. I have seven chickens and they seem to really like getting some warm water." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $22.99. A package of freeze-dried beef liver treats over 5,000 reviewers swear their dogs are *obsessed* with, and honestly, I sort of can't blame them? I think I'd like these if I were a dog, too. Promising review: "At first, Willow wasn't quite sure about these freeze-dried beef liver treats. The texture gave her a moment of 'paws' (pun intended). But once she took that first crunchy bite, it was game over — she's absolutely hooked! Now, these treats are her go-to favorite. She'll sit, stay, and maybe even do a backflip if it means getting one. The 14-ounce tub is the perfect size to keep her tail wagging without running out too soon. If your pup needs a high-value treat to bring out their inner superstar, these are a must-try! Willow gives them two paws up!" —KathyGet them from Chewy for $4.99+ (originally $5.99+, available in six sizes). A large duck chew toy that reviewers (myself included) rave about for its durability. This lil' guy is truly the gift that keeps on giving because you won't have to replace it after a mere few days — my Frenchie has been chewing on the same one for ~five months now and it's still going strong.* Promising review: "My English Mastiff (and the biggest baby ever) loves his ducky. He has ripped up other toys, but not his beloved duck. He has had it for a few months now and brings it everywhere around the house with him, even sleeps snuggled up with it. I don't know why dogs seem to love this toy so much, but I would highly recommend purchasing." —KristenGet one from Amazon for $7.90. A calming diffuser kit to help anxious cats, an especially great plug-in for days when you're out of the house for several hours or introducing a new pet to the family unit. Reviewers also love this because it helps soothe their pet's aggression. A pack of EcoKind's Himalayan yak cheese chews that not only taste delicious (and no, we're not lying, Dr. Dolittle himself confirmed) but last for quite a while, making it a tasty and mentally stimulating treat. Promising reviews: "We were skeptical at first because the dogs weren't quite sure about them, but we can't let ourselves be caught without them now. Our 9-year-old male Australian Cattle Dog likes them occasionally, but our two under-a-year females love them, fight over them, and even fall asleep chewing on them!We especially like these smaller-sized pieces because the longer ones we got before seemed to lose favor with the dogs after a while, but these they can finish and not leave for me to find in strange places." —Danny Scarbro"I have a very easily bored, mischief-prone Australian shepherd-poodle mix, and these are a godsend. They don't stink, she loves them, they last far longer than other edible chew toys, and she remains interested in them all the way to the end. I was so happy to find these on Subscribe & Save at a good price." —Philly TransplantGet a four-pack from Amazon for $26.95 (also available in other pack sizes). A wheat-free peanut butter cake mix crafted specifically for dogs (!!!) so you can shower them with love and baked goods on their special day like you would any other bestie. I simply can't imagine anything cuter. Promising review: "This was a huge hit, both of our chocolate labs LIVE for peanut butter. Instead of the yogurt icing, I melted some actual peanut butter in the microwave and used that as icing instead. Chuckie could barely wait for it to bake!" —aim1030 Get it from Amazon for $9.99. An interactive cat toy that over 35,000 reviewers with picky, particular cats swear by — their kitties genuinely love *and* play with this simple and affordable toy. A set of two lick mats you can smear with peanut butter or yogurt for a tasty puzzle that'll keep 'em occupied (and not barking) during that Zoom meeting. Promising review: "We have a dog that gets stressed with fireworks, so every holiday that involves fireworks, we fill this up, freeze it, and she's happy. Be careful leaving them alone with it because my other dog tore it up once the treat was gone." —AlyGet them from Chewy for $13.99. An allergy supplement if pollen weather = discomfort for your pup. These immunity-boosting soft chews are probiotics that help promote healthy skin, with probiotics to keep your dog from painfully itching and gnawing. An ice bandana to keep your pup feeling (and looking TBQH) cool during the hot, humid months of summer. A elevated outdoor bed that lingers eight inches above the ground. TL;DR; it allows air to pass through to keep your pup cool, all while the canopy roof prevents the sunshine from beating down on 'em directly. An anxiety jacket that applies gentle pressure for quasi-hug, helping to keep pups calm during stressful situations: flights, car rides, thunderstorms, etcetera. Reviewers especially love this for Fourth of July (and the fireworks that come with it). Promising review: "This is my first Fourth of July with my rescue dog, and I didn't know how she was going to react to fireworks. I bought this ahead of time just in case, and I'm so glad I did. She started shaking and panting as soon as they started going off. I put this on her and she almost immediately stopped trembling, and now she is asleep! I honestly had my doubts that something so simple would work." —weezGet it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in seven sizes and two colors). A Dash dog-treat maker that functions like its waffle maker counterpart: simply plug it in, fill with batter, and et voila, the button will shine green when ready. A treat-dispensing toy so playtime can last for hours on particularly cold days when walks need to be short and sweet. These toy balls are designed to interlock for bigger dogs, too. A hair-removing glove that is the best kind of grooming tactic. Why? All you'll have to do is give your doggo some pets and they'll be snoring before you know it. Promising review: "My dog has long fur (double coat) and she tolerates it when I use the slicker brush, but she actually relaxed and settled in when I brushed her with this. The only drawback, which wasn't enough to take off a whole star, is that the velcro has sharp corners and pokes my wrist a little when I move around. That won't stop me from using it, though, because my dog gives it two enthusiastic paws up." —TerpsichoreGet it from Amazon for $7.99. A snuggle puppy stuffed toy for pups who suffer from separation anxiety and need a hint of extra attention. Be still my heart, but this stuffed animal is designed with a heart that beats to make them feel less alone. And I'm sorry but now I can't stop crying. A hide-and-seek plushie that encourages curious doggos to dig around. And the design? Let's just say it makes playtime even ~sweeter~. Promising review: "My dog loves the little bees. However, I don't think she's quite clever enough to get them out of the burrow. My kitten is the one who retrieves the bees, and the dog gets excited to steal them from her! Overall, I love this for both of my fur babies." —scarevansGet it from Target for $11.69. A cave bed if your pooch is anything like mine and demands to be covered on a whim but can't quite burrow under a blanket. This is the no-frills solution they've been waiting for you to buy. Promising review: "We bought this bed about a month ago for our boxer mix. She gets very chilly in the winters, even in the south. From day one she has loved this bed. She dive rolls into it. The added bonus is that she now prefers to sleep in what we call her 'taco' and doesn't jump in our bed at all anymore. So all of us are sleeping better." —ShellyATLGet it from Amazon for $39.59+ (available in two sizes). A 2-in-1 burrow and snuffle toy made with two hidden squeaking fishbones and a treat pocket in the trout's belly, ideal for energetic dogs who expect you to throw their toy over and over when it's covered in slobber. Promising review: "Our dog brings his trout toy everywhere with him. We constantly fill the pouch (fish guts!) with fun snacks, and he can spend a long time trying to 'fish' them out (pun intended). Really durable toy too, and has outlasted so far many other toys that get less regular use. Definitely recommend to all other dog owners out there!" —Manuel C. Get it from Lambwolf Collective for $32. A plush couch liner equipped with a leakproof, nonslip heating pad to keep 'em warm when the landlord refuses to raise the heat to a reasonable temperature. A portable paw cleaner to avoid dragging the remnants of icky winter weather into your clean home. Just add a little water, put each paw inside to be scrubbed by the silicone bristles, and that's it. Clean paws within seconds and helps your pooch avoid bath time. A bag of handmade pill pockets for small animals because let's face it: there's nothing more frustrating than seeing your lil' critter — like a guinea pig, rabbit, or chinchilla — spit out the (very expensive) medicine that their vet prescribed. This makes the whole ordeal easy-easy. No Furries Delights is a Canada-based small business run by two sisters with a passion for handmade healthy pet reviews: "Our bunny absolutely LOVES these. He always took treats from us before, but if we have any Binky chips, he gets more affectionate, sitting on our laps and giving us finger kisses. We have our bun on a digestive vitamin, and giving him one or two of these every other day has helped him. Love them and we are 100% buying them again!" —Ashley it from No Furries Delights on Etsy for $7.39+ (available in two sizes) A magic link leash that can be worn as belt, a crossbody, or around your wrist, which is great because a: it means they won't be able to run off and b: will prevent you from pulling their collar.
