A proposed South Carolina bill allowing electric vehicle manufacturers to sell their vehicles directly to consumers faces uncertainty after a legislative hearing at the State House on Wednesday. The House Labor, Commerce and Industry subcommittee voted to adjourn debate on the bill, with limited discussion among members. Dealership owners across the state opposed the bill, … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted at the arrival of a new iPhone model, sparking speculation about its identity. The highly anticipated device is rumored to be the fourth-generation iPhone SE, which would address the company’s oversight in releasing an affordable smartphone three years ago. In this iteration, Apple is expected to ditch Touch ID … Read more
Airbnb (ABNB) stock surged after the company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings and sales, beating analyst expectations. In its December quarter, Airbnb earned 73 cents per share on $2.48 billion in sales, surpassing forecasts of 58 cents per share on $2.42 billion. The San Francisco-based tech firm saw a notable acceleration in first-time bookers and global … Read more
GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) is considering investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as the company seeks to diversify its assets. The stock surged 7.7% after hours on Thursday, reflecting investors’ confidence in the potential investment. This marks a significant increase from its peak of 20%. GameStop’s … Read more
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is set for another launch attempt in late spring, with the company aiming to land its first stage booster successfully. CEO Dave Limp shared his plans and goals during a talk at the Commercial Space Conference in Washington. The top priority for Blue Origin is flying New Glenn again, which … Read more
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has reported high levels of flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the county. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 43 states have experienced high or very high levels of flu, including Nebraska. The health department’s data shows that flu positivity rates are increasing, with … Read more
YouTube TV and Paramount have reached a temporary agreement, averting a potential blackout of CBS channels on the streaming service just before key sporting events like March Madness and the Masters. The deal ensures that CBS-affiliated channels will remain available to YouTube TV subscribers. The contract between YouTube TV and Paramount was set to expire … Read more
The Nginx 403 Forbidden error occurs when a user attempts to access a resource on a server that is restricted or denied access. This common issue can be caused by various factors, including incorrect file permissions, misconfigured server settings, and blocked IP addresses. Causes of the 403 Forbidden Error: * Incorrect file permissions: If the … Read more
Advertising software maker The Trade Desk reported disappointing fourth-quarter financial results, leading to a 33.7% decline in shares during the afternoon session. This is the first quarterly earnings report where the company missed on both revenue and EBITDA lines. Management attributed the weak quarter to internal reorganizations within sales and engineering teams, rather than macroeconomic … Read more
A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday killed four people and injured 26, fire authorities said. The blast occurred at the food court on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung city. Among those dead were two people visiting from Macau, confirmed by Macao’s Tourism Office. … Read more