A recent measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has sickened over 150 people since January, putting the United States at risk of losing its status as a measles-free country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared measles eliminated from the US in 2000, but this latest outbreak could reverse that decision. In … Read more
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Cathy Smith, 61, will join Starbucks as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing longtime veteran Rachel Ruggeri. The move is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s efforts to turn around slumping coffee sales since his appointment in September. Niccol has shaken up the leadership team during his tenure, with notable departures including the North American … Read more
The Trump administration’s efforts to reform the federal workforce are having far-reaching impacts on the space science community, including NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory group established by President Trump, is leading these reforms. Billionaire Elon Musk is at the helm, overseeing buyouts, layoffs, and firings … Read more
The Trump administration has re-designated the Houthi militant group in Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization, reversing a 2021 decision made by President Joe Biden. The move comes after over a year of attacks on US Navy and commercial vessels at sea. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/03/04/houthi-trump-rubio-foreign-terrorist-designation
US stock futures steadied on Tuesday after a sharp selloff in the previous session, as investors digested President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements. The biggest premarket movers were Target, Best Buy, Tesla, AutoZone, Honeywell, Amazon, and Microsoft. Target fell 1.8% after a cautious outlook for sales growth was unveiled, citing uncertainty over Trump’s trade policy. … Read more
Google’s latest Pixel update is set to release next month, bringing a long-awaited scam detection and protection feature to users’ phones. The update, initially confirmed for a March release, may finally be available as early as the end of February. The new feature uses real-time phone call monitoring to spot signs of fraud by identifying … Read more
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is set to launch its new telescope, SPHEREx, on Tuesday. The mission aims to study the origins of the universe and provide answers to fundamental questions such as “how did the universe begin?” and “how did galaxies form?”. The 8.5-foot telescope will conduct an all-sky survey, allowing scientists to observe the … Read more
US retailers Target and Best Buy have warned that prices will increase due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. The tariffs took effect on Tuesday, with the US doubling its tariff on Chinese imports to 20% from 10%. This move is expected to impact a wide range of … Read more
The Chicago Bears are overhauling their offensive line with the acquisition of guard Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams. The trade, which cannot be processed until March 12, sends a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Rams in exchange for Jackson’s rights. Jackson, 28, has started 61 games over five seasons, including a Pro Bowl … Read more