The US auto industry is set to face new tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective immediately. This move could increase the average US car price by around $3,000. Nearly a quarter of newly sold passenger vehicles in the US are assembled in Mexico or Canada, with some major carmakers relying heavily … Read more
A potential measles outbreak has been reported at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), following a case of a child who entered the country on a China Airlines flight and tested positive for the highly contagious disease. The child, a US national but not vaccinated, visited two clinics in Pennsylvania and was eventually … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has announced a significant investment of $100 billion in advanced chipmaking facilities in the United States, marking a major shift in its global manufacturing strategy. The Taiwanese company aims to establish itself as a leading player in the growing demand for semiconductors in the US. TSMC’s new investment is expected … Read more
US stocks took an unpredictable turn yesterday, with the Dow Jones surging to a one-week high as tech giants led the charge. The Dow climbed over 200 points, its highest gain in three days, on the back of strong performances from Intel, Nvidia, and AMD. Chipmakers were among the biggest winners, with Intel surging 3% … Read more
Investors faced uncertainty in the markets on Monday as President Donald Trump’s tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday weighed heavily. The S&P 500 declined 1.7%, while the Nasdaq fell 2.6%. However, other stocks saw significant gains. Broadcom shares dropped ahead of the company’s earnings report on Thursday. Meanwhile, Kroger’s stock plummeted after CEO Rodney … Read more
Microsoft has unveiled its latest innovation, Dragon Copilot, at the HIMSS25 conference in Las Vegas. This unified copilot and voice assistant tool aims to streamline clinical documentation, surface information, and automate tasks for clinicians. Dragon Copilot combines the speech capabilities of Dragon Medical One with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare’s ambient AI technology. The result is … Read more
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has earned the right to become a free agent after Super Bowl week comments from coach Kevin O’Connell. The team must decide by Tuesday whether to apply the franchise tag, which would cost $40.242 million in 2025 and potentially lock him into a multi-year deal. If tagged, Darnold’s contract could … Read more
The Kremlin has accused Western unity of falling apart following a recent disagreement between top US officials at the Oval Office. The tension stems from China’s increasing influence in the region, sparking concerns about the strength of global alliances. US President Joe Biden met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping last week, sparking debate over Beijing’s … Read more
A protest outside a Tesla dealership in Gowanus drew attention from drivers and passersby on Saturday. The demonstration, organized by Catherine T., targeted Elon Musk’s self-dealing practices and the allocation of government funds. Participants held signs reading “Honk to fire Musk!” and were joined by honking cars, buses, and trucks. Many attendees cited President Donald … Read more
A recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Vice President Mike Pence with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked widespread criticism. The interaction was deemed “disgusting” by a letter to the editor, which described it as an example of Trump’s repeated admiration for authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un. The … Read more