US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders implementing tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with China-based imports facing an additional 10% duty. The de minimis exemption, which allows shipments under $800 to avoid duties, is now at risk for these countries. This change will significantly impact e-commerce supply chains that rely on low-cost … Read more
A technical issue has caused an online server to become overloaded, resulting in “429 Too Many Requests” errors for users attempting to access a specific application programming interface (API). This problem affects multiple organizations and systems utilizing the affected API. The cause of this overload is not yet clear, but it’s believed to be related … Read more
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American men, claiming about one in 44 lives. A new urine-based test, MyProstateScore2.0 (MPS2), has been shown to be effective in detecting aggressive prostate cancer even without a painful digital rectal exam. The test, developed by researchers at the University of Michigan, screens for 18 … Read more
DICE confirms that Battlefield Portal, a fan-favorite gamemode from Battlefield 2042, will be making its return in the upcoming title. According to YouTuber Flakfire, who had an early look at the game’s development, DICE confirmed their plans for Portal in a briefing. The gamemode is expected to bring classic maps and weapons back into the … Read more
A panel of 14 international experts has disputed the medical evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven newborns and trying to kill seven others. The expert group, led by retired neonatologist Dr. Shoo Lee from Canada, found no sign of a crime and concluded that natural causes or bad medical care … Read more
Pfizer (PFE) stock declined on Tuesday after the pharmaceutical giant reported a “pretty uneventful quarter,” despite strong sales from its COVID-19 products. Revenue from Comirnaty, the BioNTech-partnered COVID-19 vaccine, and Paxlovid, an oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19, exceeded expectations with $3.83 billion and $727 million, respectively. Although sales of these products plummeted year-over-year, their performance … Read more
The head of the NFL Referees Association has strongly denied allegations of bias towards the Kansas City Chiefs, calling them “insulting and preposterous”. Scott Green, executive director of the union, expressed gratitude to Commissioner Roger Goodell for dismissing the claims and said that officiating crews do not work with one team more than twice in … Read more
Paul Feig’s “Another Simple Favor,” a noir comedy sequel starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, will open the upcoming SXSW Film and TV Festival on March 7. The Amazon MGM release follows Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they attend an Italy wedding on Capri. The announcement comes after years of anticipation for … Read more
US President Donald Trump is expected to attend this year’s Super Bowl, making him the first sitting US President to do so. This historic event could have a significant impact on sports fans who gather to watch the big game. The attendance of a high-profile figure like Trump at the Super Bowl could raise questions … Read more
Lung cancer cases among people who’ve never smoked are on the rise worldwide, according to new research. The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that air pollution is a growing factor in this trend. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the WHO, reports that lung cancer in non-smokers now accounts for … Read more