Struggling department store chain Kohl’s Corp. has announced layoffs at its corporate headquarters in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, cutting around 10% of roles that report to the corporate office. The move affects approximately 4,000 employees, resulting in about 400 job losses. The company cited a “thoughtful, data-informed approach” to improve the business’s long-term sustainability, while also … Read more
Deadly floods have devastated north Queensland, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. The floods are part of a record-breaking 48-hour period of heavy rain, which has caused widespread flooding and power outages. The Herbert River is expected to break the 1967 record of 15.2 metres, with floodwaters still rising. Residents in … Read more
Real Madrid suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat at home against relegation-battling Espanyol, with Carlos Romero’s late goal snatching victory for the hosts. The result keeps LaLiga leaders on 49 points, just one point ahead of Atletico Madrid. The visitors took advantage of several Real Madrid chances, including a disputed disallowed goal by Vinicius Jr in … Read more
US President Donald Trump has selected nominees for key national security positions, sparking concerns over the radical nature of his team. Some picks have conventional resumes, while others are eyebrow-raising. Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council and The Economist’s Steve Coll joined host John Prideaux to discuss the implications of Trump’s defence choices. They explored … Read more
The Trump administration’s executive order on crypto policy and investments has sparked mixed reactions within the crypto community, with some advocating for a focus solely on bitcoin and others pushing for diversification. The coming research into establishing a digital asset stockpile has created a divide between those who prioritize bitcoin and those who believe other … Read more
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Friday at the White House. The meeting aims to discuss AI policy, particularly in relation to export controls. Nvidia designs and supplies advanced computer chips used in developing artificial intelligence. The company had previously protested a move by the Biden administration … Read more
A new Chinese generative AI app called DeepSeek has surged to number one on Apple’s App Store, raising concerns about national security and data privacy. Despite its rapid rise, experts warn that the app poses significant risks due to China’s strict government requirements for domestic firms to share data with the PRC. DeepSeek, created by … Read more
A threatened strike at 56 Costco stores across six states has been averted after the company and Teamsters union representatives reached an 11th-hour tentative agreement. The deal, announced early Saturday morning, would address wages, benefits, and other demands made by the union. The Teamsters union, representing 18,000 workers, had demanded improvements in seniority pay, paid … Read more
A concrete canopy collapse at a train station in Novi Sad, Serbia three months ago killed 15 people. The incident has sparked widespread anti-corruption protests led by university students against the populist authorities. Many believe government corruption and sloppy work caused the disaster. Tens of thousands are expected to participate in mass demonstrations and blockades … Read more
A Tennessee woman, Kristi Johnson, 50, is sharing the heartwarming story of her late mother’s final wish. In a TikTok video and interview with “Good Morning America,” Johnson revealed that her mom, Rebecca Creager Deatherage, asked her to have knee surgery while she was in hospice care. Johnson had been putting off the surgery for … Read more