Amazon reported its fourth-quarter earnings, beating analysts’ expectations but providing worse-than-anticipated guidance for the first quarter of 2024. The company’s stock fell over 3% in pre-market trading on Friday. For the fourth quarter, AWS generated $28.7 billion in revenue, slightly shy of Wall Street estimates. Amazon also reported a net sales increase due to leap … Read more
Scientists at the University of Florida have analyzed data collected by contractors to develop strategies for efficiently removing Burmese pythons from the state. The research, published in Scientific Reports, reveals that surveys are most successful during the wet season and that certain conditions, such as nighttime and cooler temperatures, improve detection rates. Researchers correlated survey … Read more
A man became combative on a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Houston, punching a seat and window 20 minutes into the flight. Several passengers helped restrain him using shoestrings, belts, and headphones before the plane landed. The incident occurred Tuesday night and Houston police responded to a welfare check call upon arrival. Despite initial … Read more
US President Donald Trump has outlined his priorities for a sweeping tax bill, aiming to crack down on billionaire sports owners and wealthy investors. The proposals include ending the carried interest tax break used by private equity fund managers and expanding the state and local tax deduction (SALT). In a meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump … Read more
Amazon has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, posting a record-breaking $20 billion in profits during its fourth quarter of 2024 alone. The online retailer’s profit engine is revving up, feeding an enormous cash buffer and allowing CEO Andy Jassy to double down on the company’s investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. In 2025, Amazon … Read more
Ford Motor Co.’s shares have declined more than 7% due to the company’s weaker-than-expected outlook for this year. This has left Wall Street worried, causing its stock to slide further. According to reports, Ford’s soft outlook has led to a significant decline in investor confidence, resulting in the extended drop in the company’s share price. … Read more
Rapper Kanye West has expressed his support for Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, who is awaiting trial on multiple sex trafficking and abuse charges. In a series of social media posts, West called for President Donald Trump to pardon the 55-year-old rapper before his May 5 trial. The request comes after Trump pardoned nearly 1,500 January … Read more
A cluster of dead Canada geese has been found on Otisco Lake and Seneca River in New York, raising concerns about the ongoing avian flu outbreak. The birds’ bodies are being frozen in the ice, sparking worries about water quality and potential public health risks. According to wildlife experts, the recent HPAI outbreak began in … Read more
Subaru has unveiled the 2025 Forester Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show, marking its first North American introduction of a hybrid-electric powertrain. The Forester Hybrid features Subaru’s new Strong Hybrid system, developed in collaboration with Toyota. This system combines a 2.5-liter boxer engine with two motors: one for regenerative generation and another for propulsion. The … Read more
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with U.S. Steel’s CEO David Burritt on Thursday, as Nippon Steel’s vice chairman touts its proposed bid to buy the struggling steelmaker as aligning with Trump’s goals. The meeting comes after Trump previously expressed opposition to the deal, which former President Joe Biden blocked before leaving office. … Read more