The 2023 Grammy Awards took a more subdued approach to fashion on Sunday, as guests paid tribute to first responders and victims of LA’s recent wildfires. The all-black trend that dominated previous award shows was largely absent, with many attendees opting for more restrained looks. However, some made a statement, like Miley Cyrus in a … Read more
China’s manufacturing sector saw a decline in January for the second consecutive month, according to new data. This downturn is partly due to the looming threat of US tariffs on Chinese exports, which could further dampen the country’s economic growth. The slowdown in factory activity highlights the need for Beijing to implement policies that stimulate … Read more
Apple is widely expected to launch its first “modern” iPhone SE with a razor-thin bezel in just a couple of months. However, the company’s decision to adopt a notch design for the 2025 model is sparking debate among mobile industry watchers. According to Ross Young, a seasoned display industry expert, Apple’s next budget-friendly smartphone will … Read more
Sparkling water has become a popular alternative to sugary sodas, but is it truly better for us? According to experts, the answer lies in moderation and personal preference. Sparkling water is simply water infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure. It differs from tonic water, which contains quinine and has a bitter taste, and comes … Read more
SpaceX is set to launch two Falcon 9 rockets on Monday from Cape Canaveral, generating sonic booms in North and Central Brevard County. The first launch, scheduled for early morning at 5:54 a.m., will send up a Starlink mission into low-Earth orbit. The rocket’s booster will land safely on a SpaceX drone ship hundreds of … Read more
Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a potential strike. The agreement needs to be approved by union members. Details of the agreement are not yet available. The Teamsters union represents 18,000 Costco workers in six states. The company has 219,000 US employees and 617 stores nationwide. … Read more
Oil prices rose in aftermarket trading on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced plans to reduce proposed tariffs on Canadian oil from 25% to 10%. The news lifted US West Texas Intermediate crude by 73 cents, or 1%, to $73.48 a barrel. Trump’s announcement comes as the US prepares to impose tariffs on oil … Read more
Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) service offered by Amazon Web Services. However, users may encounter an error message when trying to access websites or apps hosted on CloudFront due to country restrictions. The error message typically states that the request could not be satisfied and provides instructions to try again later or … Read more
A tariff is a tax on imported goods, imposed by one country on another. When the US imposes tariffs, it means that the value of those imports will increase for American consumers. This can lead to higher prices for products like electronics, clothing, and machinery. In the case of Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and … Read more
The European Union has taken a step towards regulating artificial intelligence, banning certain uses of the technology starting February 2. Critics argue that the bans leave loopholes for law enforcement to utilize AI in tracking down serious crime suspects, including terror attacks. The EU’s AI Act now prohibits predictive policing and facial recognition based on … Read more