The number of job cuts announced by U.S.-employers jumped to its highest level since the last two recessions in February, according to a global outplacement firm. The total number of planned job cuts surged 245% to 172,017, with the federal government accounting for the bulk of layoffs. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to cut 12% of its workforce, affecting around 7,000 employees. The move comes amid claims from Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency that they are calling the shots at SSA. Acting agency head Leland Dudek has told staff that Musk’s team is making decisions and will … Read more
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, has warned that Russia will “never agree” to the deployment of European forces into Ukraine as part of peace negotiations. In an interview with blogger Mario Nawfal, Lukashenko praised US President Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict and suggested that Putin is ready to make … Read more
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has seen his net worth drop to approximately $110.8 billion after a stock market slump caused by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, as well as China. The slump affected Tesla’s stock price, with shares closing at $272.04 on Tuesday, resulting in … Read more
Rockstar Games has released a new update for the Enhanced Edition of Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) on PC. The update, which weighs around 639.1 MB, addresses several issues that fans had been facing with the game’s PC version. One major issue fixed in the latest update is the frame-rate-related problem that was plaguing … Read more
The US trade deficit reached a record high in January, increasing 34% to $131.4 billion due to front-loading of imports ahead of tariffs. This surge in imports, mainly driven by industrial supplies and consumer goods, has raised concerns about the potential for economic growth to slow down in the first quarter. Imports rose 10%, the … Read more
The San Diego Chargers have released star pass rusher Joey Bosa, leaving him to hit the free agent market as his $12.36 million bonus deadline approaches next Wednesday. As a seasoned veteran, Bosa can now sign with any team and choose his own path. Despite his impressive Pro Bowl resume, Bosa’s NFL career has been … Read more
AMD has released its new Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards, which are already selling out quickly. However, gamers can still get these powerful GPUs in prebuilt gaming PCs at a reasonable price. The Radeon RX 9070 series is the new mid-range champion of this generation, offering phenomenal performance at a lower … Read more
NASA’s twin Voyager probes, launched 47 years ago, are shutting off some science instruments in an effort to conserve power and extend their missions. The decision comes as both probes approach the end of their power supplies, which rely on electricity generated from decaying plutonium. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 will continue to operate with … Read more
The highly anticipated return of 9-1-1 has finally arrived, and it’s a welcome change from the disappointing conclusion of its spin-off series. “Sob Stories” marks a significant improvement in the show’s storytelling since November, with a more contained narrative that shines a spotlight on the Buckley siblings’ exceptional performances. Whether 9-1-1 is re-establishing its focus … Read more