Amazon, Google, and other major companies such as Occidental and IHI Corp have signed a pledge to support the goal of tripling the world’s nuclear energy capacity by 2050. The World Nuclear Association facilitated this pledge, which is part of an international effort that already has over 30 countries committed to achieving the same target. … Read more
The 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports imposed by President Donald Trump could have far-reaching effects on manufacturers, consumers, and industries across the country. From construction to autos, appliances, and aviation, many sectors rely heavily on these metals. The construction industry, which accounts for one-third of U.S. steel shipments, is particularly vulnerable. Contractors … Read more
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull are not the quickest team at the moment ahead of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix. Despite starting the 2024 season as dominant, they were overtaken by McLaren and Ferrari in the Teams’ Championship. Verstappen expressed confidence that the picture can change quickly as the year progresses. The team found areas … Read more
A New York woman has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Girl Scouts of America, alleging their cookies contain high levels of heavy metals and pesticides. The lawsuit claims that the organization’s cookies are contaminated with aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, as well as glyphosate, an herbicide used to kill weeds. However, experts … Read more
Intel Corporation announced the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 18, replacing Interim Co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus. Tan’s appointment is seen as a significant move to accelerate Intel’s turnaround and capitalize on growth opportunities. Tan, a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of … Read more
The newly confirmed chairman of the Trump Council of Economic Advisors, Stephen Miran, has proposed a plan to offset the higher cost of tariffs on foreign goods by implementing a cheaper exchange rate. However, other economists warn that this approach may not work in practice and could lead to a trade war. Miran’s vision relies … Read more
Tesla is experiencing a backlash from its own customers, with several owners selling their vehicles in response to CEO Elon Musk’s actions, including his work on the DOGE office and his far-right politics. The company’s showrooms and vehicles are becoming targets for protests. Scott Oran, a real estate developer from Boston, sold his 2018 Model … Read more
This week’s science news roundup covers several topics, including vaccine safety and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling on pollution regulations. A recent op-ed by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed the importance of vaccines, sparking concerns among experts. While vitamin A supplementation may be beneficial in treating measles complications, … Read more
Comedian John Mulaney has revived his live talk show format on Netflix, titled “Everybody’s Live,” which premiered on Wednesday night. The show features a mix of guests and topics, including a discussion on lending people money. Guest appearances include Michael Keaton, Joan Baez, and Richard Kind, who returns as Mulaney’s Ed McMahon sidekick. The 12-week … Read more
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic declared a global health emergency, concerns arise about the United States’ preparedness for future disasters. Key provisions of a pandemic preparedness law expired in September 2023, and lawmakers have yet to reauthorize them. Experts say that despite improvements in data-sharing and public awareness, the country has not fully learned … Read more