Andrew Ferguson, a former solicitor general of Virginia and a Republican, has taken over as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), following Lina Khan’s departure. As the new leader of the consumer protection agency, he will oversee cases involving unfair business practices, antitrust concerns, and big tech companies. Ferguson, who was nominated by President … Read more
The US Senate has passed a Republican-led border security bill, but it came without the inclusion of tax cuts that were initially proposed by former President Donald Trump. The amendment marathon that led to the passage was filled with contentious debates and negotiations among lawmakers. According to Reuters Politics, the bill focuses on addressing border … Read more
NVIDIA’s latest graphics card, the RTX 5070 Ti, has been met with widespread criticism due to scalpers selling out of stock in seconds and an inflated MSRP. The “Founders Edition” was skipped, and instead, third-party vendors like MSI, ASUS, and Gigabyte are offering their own versions at higher prices. The RTX 5070 Ti was launched … Read more
Comedy duo Martin Short and Steve Martin were set to perform their “The Dukes of Funnytown!” tour at the Durham Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 22. However, due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis in Marty’s camp, the shows have been postponed until October 18. Ticket holders received notice late Thursday night and early Friday … Read more
Pope Francis, 88, is responding positively to medical treatment for pneumonia, according to a doctor at Gemelli hospital in Rome. Doctor Sergio Alfieri said the pope’s therapy needs time to work and he should not be considered “out of danger.” Francis will remain hospitalized for at least all of next week. The pontiff has shown … Read more
The fragile truce in Gaza has led to the release of hostages from the coastal city, but concerns are growing that talks on a second phase of the deal are stalled. As of Saturday, roughly 60 hostages remain in captivity, with their fates hanging in the balance. Relatives of hostages say they need assurances that … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed new oversight measures for New York City Mayor Eric Adams amid mounting calls for his resignation or removal. Despite facing a criminal indictment charging him with corruption, Hochul said she would not use her power to remove Adams as mayor. Instead, she plans to create a new state … Read more
Dana Carvey, 69, addressed his absence at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special on February 20, during an episode of his podcast Fly on the Wall with David Spade. He revealed that he had the flu and was too unwell to travel. Carvey jokingly admitted that Spade represented their podcast that night, saying “You did … Read more
Airbus has admitted to delaying its hydrogen plane program, a move that comes as a stark contrast to the company’s earlier claims about its progress. The delay raises questions about the company’s commitment to reducing emissions and meeting climate goals. The €15 billion investment in the program, which is supposed to be commercialized within 10 … Read more
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in two months, averaging 6.85% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, according to Freddie Mac. However, despite the decrease, buyers are still hesitant to enter the market. The recent drop brings rates back to where they were at the end of 2024. Despite this, home sales have not … Read more