President-elect Donald Trump has upset local union leaders by opposing a $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel Co., vowing to block the deal when he takes office. Some steelworkers in Pittsburgh’s Mon Valley, who support the deal and Trump, were left frustrated after his sudden change of heart. “It was like … Read more
Apple is expected to introduce a new display size in the iPhone 17 lineup, slotting neatly between the existing Pro and Pro Max models. The iPhone 17 Air will have a 6.6-inch screen, making it a more compact option for users who want the benefits of a Pro model without the bulk. This could be … Read more
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is leaving the company with a significant severance package, worth at least $10 million. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Gelsinger will receive 18 months of his base salary of $1.25 million, plus 275% bonus, totaling approximately $3.4 million over 18 months. He’ll also be eligible for 11/12ths of … Read more
Ubisoft has announced that it will shut down its free-to-play battle royale game XDefiant in June 2025 due to poor player numbers and lack of spending. The decision was made following an internal all-hands meeting, where sources revealed that layoffs would impact a significant number of employees. Season 3 will be the final season of … Read more
The US stock market opened higher on Wednesday morning, with Dow Jones futures rising 0.4%, S&P 500 futures climbing 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures advancing 0.7%. Salesforce.com (CRM) led the strong earnings overnight, while Nvidia (NVDA) signaled a move back above its buy point. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.4% on Tuesday, but the Dow Jones … Read more
Travel Tuesday has become a significant shopping event for travelers seeking deals on flights, cruises, tours, and accommodations. A recent report by McKinsey & Company found that bookings spiked on Travel Tuesday 2023, with airline purchases increasing by over 60% and cruise bookings jumping by 50%. This year’s sales season has seen hundreds of promotions, … Read more
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened 68 people in 19 states, with more cases possible due to many recoveries without medical care. The outbreak is attributed to cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico, distributed by SunFed Produce. Grocery store chains including Walmart, Costco, Wegmans, and Albertsons have issued recalls due … Read more
A new long-acting injectable HIV drug, lenacapavir, has shown promising results in preventing HIV infection in various trials. However, its availability to low- and middle-income countries is a concern due to restrictions on access. Lenacapavir, which is already approved as a treatment for HIV in the US, offers almost complete protection against HIV when administered … Read more
Despite rising ridership, Amtrak faces financial challenges due to the pandemic’s impact and decreased federal government support for passenger rail. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/12/03/amtrak-higher-ridership-and-costs
A report from the National Retail Federation shows that fewer shoppers participated in holiday deals during the Thanksgiving weekend compared to previous years. The main reasons include the delayed start of the holiday season and an influx of promotions through October. Despite this, the number of shoppers who turned out to stores and online still … Read more