President-elect Trump’s trade plans are casting a shadow on U.S. supply chains, prompting shippers to frontload cargo bound for the domestic market. According to a CNBC Supply Chain Survey, 78% of respondents reported shipping extra freight in anticipation of potential tariffs. Manufacturers and retailers are diversifying their sourcing strategies, switching to non-Chinese suppliers and manufacturing … Read more
Microsoft has expanded its testing of the Windows 11 admin protection feature, allowing Insiders to enable it from the Windows Security settings. The feature, introduced in October, uses a hidden elevation mechanism and Windows Hello authentication to block access to critical system resources when needed. Admin protection ensures that logged-in admin users have standard user … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons have named Jeff Ulbrich their new defensive coordinator for the 2024 season, marking a familiar return for the team’s head coach, Raheem Morris. This is not Ulbrich’s first stint with the Falcons, as he previously served in the same role from 2015 to 2020 under head coach Dan Quinn. Ulbrich, 47, comes … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued PepsiCo, alleging that it discriminates against smaller retailers by offering promotional payments to large retailer Walmart while denying similar benefits to independent convenience stores and other small grocers. The FTC claims that this practice gives Walmart an unfair price advantage, forcing Americans to pay higher prices for PepsiCo … Read more
President Joe Biden’s efforts to make prescription drugs more affordable have taken on new significance as he prepares to hand over the presidency to Donald Trump. The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced 15 drugs subject to Medicare’s negotiation power, aiming to lower prices for breakthrough medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The reforms … Read more
A family in Apple Valley, Minnesota is offering a $20,000 reward for the safe return of their missing pizza delivery driver, Shuefuab Xiong. He was last seen on Tuesday after arriving at his job at Domino’s but never returned home. Family members said he’s reliable and usually follows a routine. The family has been searching … Read more
Researchers have long suspected that viruses like herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A new study published in Science Signaling found that repeated head trauma can reactivate dormant HSV-1 in the brain, triggering AD-like symptoms. The findings support mounting evidence that viruses may play a role in neurodegenerative … Read more
A dramatic video has emerged of a rare Ferrari F40 colliding on a highway, highlighting the risks associated with handling high-performance vehicles. The seven-second clip shows the car’s unexpected sideways skid after the driver fails to correct its trajectory. The incident occurred when the Ferrari driver remained on the throttle as they approached a curve. … Read more
A lucky player from Oregon has won the Powerball jackpot worth $328.5 million, with a cash value of $146.4 million. The winning numbers were 14, 31, 35, 64, and 69, along with red Powerball 23, and a 2X Power Play multiplier. This is the first Powerball jackpot won in Oregon this year, following a $256 … Read more
Carolina’s one-point loss to Stanford on Saturday was a painful reminder of the team’s thin margin for error. With the game being decided by only one point, it’s clear that every play matters. The Tar Heels had multiple opportunities to capitalize on mistakes from the opponent, but ultimately fell short. Coach Hubert Davis identified eight … Read more