The United States has taken a firm stance against pro-Palestinian protests, labeling South Africa’s ambassador as “persona non grata” and cracking down on student activists. The actions come amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Washington declared Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s envoy to the US, persona non grata after President Donald Trump criticized Israel’s … Read more
Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone 17 lineup this September, following the company’s annual tradition of releasing updates to its smartphone series in autumn. The leaks and rumors suggest that the new phones will feature an ultra-thin design, known as the iPhone 17 Air, which will be equipped with a basic A19 chip … Read more
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has withdrawn its bid to delay a trial against Amazon.com due to “severe resource shortfalls” caused by cost-cutting measures. The agency made the reversal in court after earlier stating that it needed more time to prepare for the case. However, the FTC now claims it can meet the schedule … Read more
A measles outbreak in Texas has surged to 259 cases, surpassing the total number of reported cases for all of 2024. The highly contagious virus has been reported in 11 counties, with Gaines County accounting for two-thirds of the cases. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 257 out of the affected … Read more
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Demonstrators gathered nationwide outside Tesla showrooms on Saturday, protesting CEO Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting role in the Department of Government Efficiency. The “Tesla Takedown” movement, a boycott that began on February 15, aims to hold Musk accountable for reducing thousands of government jobs and proposing a massive downsizing of the IRS. Led by Hollywood actor … Read more
China and Russia have joined Iran in condemning US sanctions and supporting efforts to restore a landmark nuclear deal with Tehran. The three countries agreed at a meeting in Beijing that unilateral restrictions should be ended and international talks over Iran’s atomic activities should resume. The agreement comes after the US withdrew from the 2015 … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery about mysterious radio pulses coming from within our Milky Way galaxy. The long radio blasts, which lasted between 30 and 90 seconds, appeared to come from the direction of the Ursa Major constellation. Scientists have zeroed in on the surprising origin of the unusual radio pulses: a dead star, … Read more
SpaceX launched its second mission in three days from the West Coast on Friday night, sending a payload of cremated human remains, research technology for the National Reconnaissance Office’s spy satellite agency, and spacecraft to perform various other missions into orbit. The Transporter-13 mission successfully delivered 74 payloads, all of which deployed within three hours … Read more
The bond market is unfazed by the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation reading, with traders more focused on its potential impact on the Federal Reserve’s preferred PCE inflation gauge. The PPI reading increased by 1% due to rising airfares and hospital inpatient care costs. However, this news did not affect bond prices, as investors … Read more