United Parcel Service (UPS) announced plans to halve its Amazon package volume by the second half of 2026, citing concerns over profitability. The move has sent shockwaves through the market, with UPS shares plummeting over 14% on Thursday. According to CEO Carol Tome, Amazon is not the most profitable customer for UPS, but it remains … Read more
US President Donald Trump has instructed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to rescue two NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for over eight months due to a compromised Boeing Starliner. The astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, were sent on an eight-day mission to the International Space Station in June 2024. Trump made the … Read more
BMW has added another track-focused model to its lineup, the M3 CS Touring, a lighter and more powerful version of the popular M3 Touring wagon. The new car boasts 550 horsepower from its twin-turbo inline-6 engine, thanks to improved engine management software and boost pressure. The M3 CS Touring features a range of performance upgrades, … Read more
A recent wave of tuberculosis cases in the Kansas City, Kansas, metro area has left dozens of people ill and at least two dead, according to state health officials. The outbreak was first reported in January 2024, with over 67 confirmed active TB infections and 79 latent cases detected so far. TB is a highly … Read more
BMW has introduced the M3 CS Touring, a high-performance version of its station wagon that boasts 543 horsepower from its twin-turbo straight-six engine. The vehicle features retuned dampers and extensive use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic to reduce weight by 33 pounds compared to the M3 Competition Touring. The M3 CS Touring gains power by increasing turbo … Read more
Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor division reported a smaller-than-expected profit in its latest quarter, as the company fights to close the gap with rival SK Hynix Inc. in the artificial intelligence arena. The company increased research and operating costs, which led to long-delayed approval for its supply of 8-layer HBM3E memory chips from Nvidia Corp. This effort … Read more
A massive underwater volcano, Axial Seamount, located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of increased seismic activity. The volcano, which rises 1.1km above the sea floor, has been experiencing hundreds of small earthquakes every day, with scientists predicting an eruption by the end of this year. Although the eruption is unlikely to pose … Read more
Lebanon has reported 15 new breaches of the ceasefire agreement with Israel, bringing the total number of violations to 823 since the agreement came into effect 66 days ago. The latest breaches occurred in Marjayoun, Bint Jbeil, Hasbaya, and Tyre districts. In these areas, Israeli forces used drones and artillery to target civilians, damaging homes … Read more
Reese Witherspoon has shared a hilarious yet cringe-worthy story about an awards speech that went terribly wrong. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the actress revealed that she “haunts” herself over a past joke she made at a comedy awards ceremony. Witherspoon had been asked to present an award to a fellow actress, but mistakenly … Read more
Samsung Electronics reported a significant drop in its fourth-quarter operating profit, despite posting better-than-expected revenue. The company’s operating profit fell 29.3% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, while revenue slipped 4%. Revenue rose about 12% from last year, but growth was slower than expected. The South Korean electronics giant attributed the decline to increased R&D expenses and … Read more