FreeDesktop.org, which hosts the X.Org Foundation and several other open-source projects, is facing a new cloud crisis. The organization’s current cloud provider, Equinix, will be shutting down its operations with them on April 30, 2025, after nearly five years of sponsorship. Equinix had been providing free hosting services to FreeDesktop.org, including servers and bandwidth, worth … Read more
Outbrain (OB) has revised its expected annual revenue and cost synergies after completing its acquisition of Teads. The company now anticipates achieving $65M – 75M in annual synergies by the end of FY26, with $60M attributed to cost savings. This represents an increase from previously announced expectations of $50M – 60M. The company’s revised estimates … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China will increase costs for many online goods, particularly those shipped directly from Chinese companies like Shein and Temu. The tariffs apply to most US e-commerce imports, affecting over 80% of online purchases. The tariffs are part of a broader executive order that aims to … Read more
As Windows 10’s support ends on October 14, 2025, many users are choosing to stick with the operating system rather than migrating to Windows 11. While Microsoft may tout its new features, such as AI-powered Recall and telemetry, we believe that Linux is a more secure and reliable option. For decades, we’ve used Linux as … Read more
Researchers at California Institute of Technology have created core-shell nanoparticles that can be used to print biosensors for monitoring various biomarkers in bodily fluids. The new particles are highly versatile and can bind to multiple molecules, including amino acids, hormones, and drugs. The breakthrough allows for the creation of portable sensors that can measure levels … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Canadian crude oil, sparking concerns among experts that it could lead to shortages and price hikes in the US. The move comes after Trump spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, claiming Ottawa had “misunderstood” the situation. Canada supplies around 75% of US heavy crude … Read more
Denver residents will face a two-week grocery store shutdown starting Thursday morning as approximately 10,000 employees from King Soopers and City Market unions across the Denver metro and Front Range area prepare to strike. The move comes after failed union negotiations over wages, healthcare benefits, and workplace practices. UFCW Local 7, the Colorado grocery store … Read more
EU leaders are struggling to respond to US President Donald Trump’s aggressive posture towards Russia, China, and NATO allies. In a bid to deter Russia from destroying Ukraine, Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on EU imports, refuse military aid, and even seize part of Greenland. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that such actions … Read more
Pediatricians Fear Misinformation Will Undermine Vaccine Program Amid Kennedy’s Confirmation Hearings As a pediatrician who witnessed the devastating impact of Andrew Wakefield’s discredited 1998 study claiming a link between the MMR vaccine and autism, I’m alarmed by the recent resurgence of this myth. The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Trump’s choice for … Read more
US steel producers, including Nucor, Cleveland-Cliffs, and United States Steel Corp, rallied on Monday after President Trump announced tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. The White House imposed 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian exports and a 10% levy on Chinese exports. This move is expected to boost domestic steel production by … Read more