Major tech companies Amazon, Google, Meta, and Dow, along with other leading energy users, have signed a pledge to support tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. The Large Energy Users Pledge, announced at CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, Texas, aims to increase nuclear energy production to meet growing global demand for electricity. The signatories agree that … Read more
Walmart has requested that some Chinese suppliers cut their prices by up to 10% in response to the US tariffs, according to reports. This move is aimed at offsetting the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on its imports. The company has been diversifying its supply chain but remains reliant on Chinese imports for discretionary … Read more
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a camera bump, resulting in a thickness of 9.5mm when the hump is present. However, without the bump, the device will be just 5.5mm thick. The iPhone 17 Air will allegedly have a single rear camera and a 6.9-inch LTPO OLED screen, similar to the iPhone … Read more
A recent case of measles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has raised concerns about the spread of the highly contagious disease. The patient, who was infected with the virus while traveling, may have exposed others on a China Airlines flight that landed at LAX. According to officials, the person visited a nail salon and … Read more
The chances of a recession in the US have increased due to the implementation of tariffs, according to Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco. The probability of a recession is now around 35%, up from 15% estimated last December. However, Kersman notes that the firm’s base case scenario still predicts a … Read more
Pies are a timeless treat that can satisfy any sweet tooth or savory craving. Whether you’re a fan of classic pumpkin pie or adventurous recipes like curried cauliflower and cheese phyllo pie, there’s a perfect pie recipe for everyone. Here are some of our favorite pie recipes to make at home. First up is Heidi … Read more
At least 350 hostages were freed in a daring rescue operation after a group of armed militants hijacked a train in southwestern Pakistan’s Balochistan province, leaving dozens dead and sparking widespread condemnation. The attack, which began on Tuesday, was carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group seeking greater autonomy for … Read more
China has deployed a record number of warships around Australia over the past two weeks, marking an unprecedented level of activity by the country’s navy. This move is part of China’s efforts to transform its navy into a formidable blue water force capable of projecting hard and soft power in the region. The Chinese navy, … Read more
Viking Therapeutics has partnered with CordenPharma, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), to manufacture its obesity drugs worth $150 million. The partnership aims to produce billions of clinical and commercial doses of the company’s GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, a promising treatment for obesity. Source: https://endpts.com/viking-therapeutics-taps-cordenpharma-to-manufacture-its-obesity-drugs
The European Union had expected a transactional approach from the United States under President Donald Trump, but instead, it got something else – a series of punitive tariffs that are poised to hit $28 billion in exports. The retaliatory measures, which include tariffs as high as 50% on Harley Davidson motorcycles and Kentucky bourbon, aim … Read more