The United States Postal Service is struggling with poor management, near-bankruptcy, and a need for reform. While President Trump’s alleged plan to shut down the post office has sparked controversy, it may not be feasible due to congressional oversight and the need for federal approval. Any significant changes would require cooperation from Congress, which created … Read more
Nintendo’s shares plummeted 9.2% in Tokyo, its largest drop since August, as investors sell off Japanese console makers amid concerns about US tariffs driving up prices for consoles. The stock had traded at an all-time high last month and jumped 23% this year before Friday’s plunge. Analysts warn that the new tariffs could increase the … Read more
US Judge Bars Copies of Lilly’s Weight Loss Drugs, Invalidates Moderna COVID Vaccine Patents A US judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the manufacture and sale of certain weight loss drugs by Eli Lilly, while also invalidating two patents held by Moderna for its COVID-19 vaccines. The decision affects several obesity treatments sold by … Read more
Gold prices edged higher for the week due to safe-haven inflows and a weaker-than-expected US job growth report. Spot gold rose 1.7% so far this week, while US gold futures settled 0.4% lower. The news came as President Trump’s tariff policies fueled uncertainty. The Labor Department reported 151,000 jobs added in February, below the expected … Read more
Key retailers sent a clear message to investors and analysts this week, lowering their annual growth expectations due to economic anxiety. They cited concerns over tariffs and consumer spending, leading to a more cautious outlook for the year ahead. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/08/retail-outlook-tariffs
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios broke down in tears during his first-round match at the Indian Wells tournament after suffering a fresh injury blow. The 29-year-old Australian was trailing Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp 6-7 (7-9) 0-3 before being forced to retire from the match. Kyrgios had previously cut short his practice session due to … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO – Samsara Inc., the pioneer of the Connected Operations platform, has announced new growth figures reflecting the strength of its platform and partnerships with some of the world’s largest and most complex operations. The company achieved $1.46 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) for fiscal year 25. Key highlights from Samsara’s fiscal year … Read more
Social Security recipients will receive their benefits on three consecutive Wednesdays in March. Payment schedules are as follows: – People with birthdates from January 1 to 10 will get paid on the second Wednesday, March 13. – Individuals born between January 11 and 20 will be paid on the third Wednesday, March 20. – Those … Read more
Comedian Hannah Berner has issued a public apology for her comments about rapper Megan Thee Stallion during an interview at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party over the weekend. Berner, who was among a group of hosts tasked with interviewing stars at the event, said she regretted using the word “fight” to describe how Megan’s music … Read more
After being unanimously voted out by her fellow contestants, Big Brother veteran Britney Haynes shared her emotions and thoughts about the experience in an exit interview. Haynes revealed that playing alongside Danielle Reyes was a transformative experience for her, allowing them to put their past disagreements behind them and form a bond. However, she couldn’t … Read more