Bank of America is shifting its approach to overseeing the workload and well-being of its junior bankers, a move aimed at addressing concerns about the intense pressure and long hours faced by young investment bankers. The bank’s efforts come after a series of tragic events involving young bankers who died under suspected stress-related conditions. In … Read more
The head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has urged countries to take immediate action to combat the ongoing surge of avian flu, citing unprecedented losses and impacts on food security, animal health, and economies. The FAO reports that four years of H5N1 outbreaks have led to a significant shift in its … Read more
Bird flu is circulating across the US and beyond, causing widespread die-offs in domestic flocks and wild birds. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) strain has killed or led to culling of over 166 million domestic birds since early 2022. Wildlife officials report significant losses among wild bird species, with 1,500 sandhill cranes dying in … Read more
Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone Fold is expected to come with a hefty price tag, according to analyst Tim Long. The device is rumored to feature a high-tech display that allows it to fold in half, making it an expensive proposition for consumers. Barclays estimates the starting price of the iPhone Fold could be around $2,300, … Read more
Reality TV star Sean Lowe revealed that he was attacked by his own boxer, Moose, twice in 12 hours. The incident occurred on March 13 and 14 when Lowe’s wife, Catherine, took their three young children to the mall while he had friends over for a barbecue. According to Lowe, the first attack happened after … Read more
Xbox 360 modders have discovered a new way to run homebrew apps and games on the console without needing to open it up. The new software-only exploit, known as BadUpdate, uses a USB key to bypass Microsoft’s Hypervisor protections and allows players to run unsigned code and games. Modern Vintage Gamer tested the exploit and … Read more
Forever 21’s struggles are linked to a loophole in US customs rules that allows non-US retailers to sell at lower prices, impacting the company’s core customer base. The “de minimis” exemption, raised from $300 to $800 in 2016, has led to an increase in online shopping and nearly 1.4 billion packages entering the US last … Read more
Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley has re-signed with the team on a three-year deal, setting him up for a potential 12-year tenure with the franchise that drafted him in 2016. The move comes ahead of the official free agency period and was reportedly influenced by history, as Stanley gave the Ravens “first dibs” to sign … Read more
NASA’s InSight lander has revealed vast quantities of liquid water buried six to 12 miles beneath the surface of Mars. Researchers believe this could support microbial life and potentially Martian sea creatures. The discovery was made by analyzing seismic data collected by the lander between 2018 and 2022. According to Hiroshima University researcher Ikuo Katayama, … Read more
A recent report by S&P Global Mobility warns that imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican auto imports could have devastating effects on the US automotive industry. The proposed tariffs, threatened by President Donald Trump, are expected to significantly increase production costs, reduce competitiveness, and lead to job losses in the sector. Source: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-tariffs-auto-production-scenarios-sp