France Threatens EU Retaliation Against US Over Trade Sanctions

France is considering using the European Union’s most powerful trade tool against the US in response to potential tariffs imposed by President Trump. This “anti-coercion instrument” is designed to counter coercive economic measures, and a small group of EU countries, including France, are exploring its use. If implemented, it would mark the first time the … Read more

Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Faces Two Critical Vulnerabilities

A security alert has been issued for organizations using Cisco’s Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU), a tool used primarily in smaller networks. The SANS Technology Institute warns that two serious vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440, must be patched immediately. The first flaw, a hardcoded password backdoor, can be exploited to gain administrator privileges via the … Read more

Stocks Fall as Companies Miss Earnings Expectations

Stocks plummeted at the open, with major companies such as Nike, FedEx, and Micron experiencing significant declines after disappointing investors. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 0.8% each, while the Dow Jones Industrial average dropped 1%. Tesla rose 2.4%, despite shares of some Chinese electric-vehicle makers, including Nio and Xpeng, falling. Nio’s net loss … Read more

Nvidia Hosts First Quantum Computing Day at GTC 2025

Nvidia recently hosted its first-ever Quantum Computing Day at GTC 2025, marking a significant milestone for the tech industry. The event brought together major players in the quantum computing space to share recent developments and announcements. During the roundtable discussion, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced plans to build a quantum research lab in Boston, citing … Read more

SSA Offices Remain Open Under Temporary Restraining Order

The US Court has issued guidance on the temporary restraining order (TRO) related to employees of Digital Orange Guild Enterprises (DOGE) and their activities at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Acting Commissioner Dudek confirmed that the agency will not be shut down. The President supports keeping SSA offices open, ensuring timely payments to eligible recipients. … Read more

10 New Songs to Listen to This Week

This week, we’re featuring 10 new tracks that showcase a range of emotions and styles. Pop critics from The New York Times weigh in on the most notable releases. Japanese Breakfast’s “Here Is Someone” is a shimmering cascade of plucked string tones around Michelle Zauner’s voice, hinting at tensions and anxieties but radiating anticipation. Marianne … Read more

Apple TV+ Struggles to Find Success Amid $1 Billion Losses

Apple TV+, the premium streaming service from tech giant Apple, is facing significant challenges despite its star-studded lineup and hefty production budget. According to a new report, the platform is losing around $1 billion annually, making it the only Apple subscription service that isn’t profitable. The main culprit behind this financial struggle is Apple’s massive … Read more

NCAA Basketball Website Hacked, Access Denied

The popular NCAA basketball website 247sports.com has been compromised, resulting in an unauthorized access error. Users attempting to visit the site are met with a denial of access message, citing an HTTP ERROR 403. Despite attempts to reload the page, users continue to encounter the same issue. Source: https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/longformarticle/unc-basketball-ole-miss-hubert-davis-rj-davis-seth-trimble-ncaat-postgame-qa-247423800

Delta Plane Crash in Toronto Leaves 21 Injured, 80 Survive

A preliminary report by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has revealed the details behind a fatal landing at Toronto-Pearson International Airport. The CRJ-900 plane, operated by Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Connection, crashed on February 17 after its pilots received an enhanced ground proximity warning system alert just three seconds before landing. The … Read more