A former lead official at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has described its closure as an “extinction-level event” for the global aid sector. The warning comes after President Donald Trump announced a freeze on $50 billion in foreign aid, including funding to USAID. John Konyndyk, who currently leads the humanitarian organization Refugees International, … Read more
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has offered the US a unique deal: accept and deport any American criminal currently in his jails or those of international gangs MS-13 or Tren de Aragua, which are designated as foreign terrorist organizations. According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, this agreement is unprecedented and an act of “extraordinary … Read more
Apple’s M-series MacBooks can turn on automatically when opened or plugged in, a feature that may be convenient for some but inconvenient for others. With the release of macOS Sequoia, users now have the option to adjust this setting. To disable automatic startup, users need to access the Terminal app and enter specific commands. The … Read more
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett, a six-time All-Pro, has officially requested a trade. The NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, Garrett is considered a generational talent and still in his prime despite turning 29. The Green Bay Packers are among the teams being mentioned as potential suitors for Garrett. NFL Media’s Eric … Read more
NASA has temporarily halted meetings and activities for its various planetary science analysis and assessment groups, following a request from the agency’s Science Mission Directorate. The decision aims to ensure compliance with presidential actions. Affected groups include ExMAG, LEAG, MAPSIT, MEPAG, MExAG, OPAG, OWWG, SBAG, VEXAG, and any other activities developed by these groups. The … Read more
The euro has traded near parity with the US dollar only a few times since its introduction in 1999. In 2022, it reached this level due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparking an energy crisis and recession fears. Now, some analysts predict the euro could reach 1:1 ratio again this year. Market experts point to … Read more
Microsoft has removed an official workaround for installing Windows 11 on older PCs from its support articles, despite the policy shift. The Registry trick, which allowed users to bypass hardware checks and install the OS on unsupported devices, is still available online through archived versions. When Windows 11 launched in 2021, Microsoft provided a method … Read more
US President Donald Trump has signed long-threatened tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, sparking a trade war that has sent meme coins tumbling worldwide. The biggest meme coins, including dogecoin and Shiba Inu, have lost around 14% each, with others like Pudgy Penguins dropping 13%. Official Trump, Trump’s own meme coin, has fallen by 15% … Read more
A technical issue has prevented access to specific content for users in certain regions. This restriction is typically implemented by online platforms to comply with local laws and regulations, as well as to respect geo-targeting preferences. The decision to limit content availability is usually made by the platform’s administrators or content providers. This measure can … Read more
USPS -0.59% ▼ faced a 15% drop over the next 5 days following its Q4 earnings report, sparking concerns about its revenue and client volume. However, despite exceeding EPS expectations, the company’s revenue fell short due to the sale of Coyote Logistics and a disappointing reduction in business with Amazon. A closer look at UPS’s … Read more