Costco Warns of Continued Price Pressures Amid Inflation

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported mixed second-quarter results, with shares slipping after hours on Thursday. The membership warehouse retailer warned that shoppers could remain “choiceful” as they navigate higher prices and tariffs. CEO Brad Smith said in a statement, “When it rains, it rains on everyone.” This cautionary tone was echoed by the company’s quarterly earnings … Read more

Cookie Consent Explained in Simple Terms

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, track visits, and provide personalized experiences. Here’s what you need to know about cookies: Essential Cookies —————- These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They can’t be turned off without affecting the site’s functionality. … Read more

Asteroid Mining Mission Loses Contact With Earth Hours After Launch

California-based space company AstroForge’s ambitious deep space mission to scout an asteroid for mining operations took a dramatic turn just hours after liftoff. The Odin spacecraft, designed to explore and potentially mine an asteroid, lost communication with Earth within 24 hours due to issues with its antennas. AstroForge aims to establish the first commercial deep … Read more

NATO Intelligence Sharing in Jeopardy Amid Trust Concerns

A deepening distrust among NATO members threatens the alliance’s intelligence sharing efforts, following Russia’s Ukraine attack and the US shift towards Russia under Donald Trump. Traditional Western allies are wary of new Eastern European members, including Hungary and Slovakia, who are seen as unreliable. The US’s sudden alignment with Russia has raised concerns about sharing … Read more

Car Loan Delinquencies Hit Record High Among Subprime Borrowers

Americans are falling behind on car payments at a record rate, with subprime borrowers missing their monthly payments by as much as 6.56% in January, the highest since data collection began in 1994, according to Fitch Ratings. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-06/late-car-loan-payments-auto-delinquencies-spike-to-highest-level-in-decades

Google Rolls Out AI Mode Experiment for Google One Subscribers

Google is introducing an AI-powered search mode in its Search app, with early access available to Google One AI Premium subscribers. The new feature, called AI Mode, uses artificial intelligence to provide more relevant results and a unique user experience. To access AI Mode, users can click on the “AI Mode” button at the top … Read more

Australia Braces for Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s Landfall

Australia is bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to make landfall on Saturday morning near Brisbane, threatening hundreds of thousands of people. The cyclone has already caused widespread flooding and power outages, with tens of thousands of homes at risk in Queensland and New South Wales. As of Friday afternoon, … Read more

Cloud Gaming Delights: Monster Hunter Wilds & Split Fiction

Capcom’s hit game Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on GeForce NOW, allowing members to hunt the largest monsters with crystal-clear graphics. Players can join forces with friends or solo in this action-packed adventure, as they unravel mysteries and forge powerful equipment. To complement Monster Hunter Wilds, Hazelight Studios’ Split Fiction has also arrived on … Read more