US pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance is set to become a private company after agreeing to be taken over by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for up to $23.7 billion. The deal marks the end of nearly 100 years as a publicly traded company, following a decline in its market value and store closures. The … Read more
Israel has launched its largest military operation in the occupied West Bank in decades, displacing tens of thousands of civilians. The offensive comes days after a ceasefire in Gaza took hold, and human rights groups have condemned the Israeli decision to halt aid entry into war-battered Gaza. The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when … Read more
Apple has announced its newest product, the iPad Air M3, which surpasses expectations. The tablet comes with a refreshed Magic Keyboard and is equipped with improved features. According to CEO Tim Cook’s teaser video posted on social media, some observers thought Apple was launching a new MacBook instead. However, Apple clarified that it will release … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a watchdog agency created after the 2008 financial crisis, is facing drastic changes under the Trump administration. The bureau has shuttered its Washington D.C. offices, laid off hundreds of employees, and imposed strict conditions on the remaining staff. Consumer advocates warn that this downsizing could have severe consequences for … Read more
The US government is revamping a $42 billion grant program aimed at expanding high-speed internet across the nation, including easing rules that could benefit Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink. The Commerce Department plans to adopt a “tech-neutral” approach in distributing funds to states. Under the previous administration’s rules, fiber-optic broadband was preferred for its … Read more
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered a possible explanation for why aspirin may help stop cancer from spreading. The study found that aspirin reduces a clotting factor called thromboxane A2, which triggers a protein called ARHGEF1 and suppresses immune cells known as T cells. By stopping this protein, aspirin’s anti-metastatic activity is enhanced. … Read more
A team of paleontologists has discovered a new 22-foot-long titanosaur species, Chadititan calvoi, near a salt flat in northern Patagonia, Argentina. The discovery is estimated to have occurred around 78 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period. Chadititan was found to be small and slender, with elongated vertebrae and delicate limbs. It was an herbivore … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed extending France’s nuclear deterrent to its allies, sparking tension with Russia. In a speech on Wednesday, Macron warned of Russia’s threat to Europe and suggested that France could discuss an extension of its nuclear umbrella to other countries. He also announced plans to hold a meeting of army chiefs … Read more
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that the agency’s review of the proposed Skydance-Paramount Global merger is ongoing, as the companies aim to complete the deal by summer. However, Carr emphasized that progress has been slow and that deep dive briefings with the teams working on the transaction have yet to be completed. The 180-day “shot … Read more
The Los Angeles Rams’ offseason moves have shifted attention to their wide receiver situation, with quarterback Matthew Stafford’s stability a given. However, the team’s plans for Cooper Kupp are taking shape. In February, Kupp revealed that the Rams intend to trade him this offseason, which may not come as a surprise. Kupp is approaching his … Read more