US President Donald Trump has imposed stricter regulations on consultancy spending, hitting professional services firm Deloitte particularly hard. As part of his efforts to reduce government waste, Mr. Trump has ordered agencies to conduct regular reviews of their contracts with outside consultants. The new rules require federal agencies to justify and document each expenditure exceeding … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has let go nearly half a dozen senior veterinarians, including those working on a center that played a crucial role in responding to the recent bird flu outbreak affecting dairy herds. This move has sparked significant concern among critics, who argue it undermines public health and reflects poorly … Read more
India’s parliament has passed a contentious bill aimed at changing the governance of billions of dollars’ worth of properties donated by Indian Muslims over centuries. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was approved with 288 MPs in favour and 232 against, despite opposition from Muslim groups and parties claiming it weakens constitutional rights. The government argues … Read more
Apple has released iOS 18.4 with a long list of security fixes and bug patches, including the identification and resolution of 62 critical vulnerabilities that were previously unpatched. The latest update addresses several flaws in WebKit, Kernel, and Core Media frameworks, among other areas. The new release comes just under a month after Apple’s emergency … Read more
NATO officials have reaffirmed that Ukraine’s membership in the alliance remains unchanged, despite recent remarks from US leadership. According to a NATO spokesperson, who spoke anonymously, nothing has changed in relations between NATO and Ukraine. The Alliance stressed that its policy towards Ukraine’s future membership remains the same, with no changes announced. In 2019, allies … Read more
Val Kilmer, the actor known for roles in “Top Gun” and other films, has passed away at 65. He died from pneumonia, according to his family. Despite battling throat cancer, which left him unable to speak, Kilmer still made an appearance in “Top Gun: Maverick” in 2022. Tom Cruise expressed his emotions during a conversation … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Brussels for a gathering of NATO foreign ministers, addressing growing anxiety over the Trump administration’s approach to Europe. Relations between the US and Europe have shifted from close cooperation under the Biden era to mistrust and acrimony under Mr. Trump. Mr. Rubio, seen as the most pro-alliance member … Read more
Apple is set to unveil its latest iOS update, iOS 19, at WWDC in June. However, this major OS overhaul may pose compatibility issues for existing iPhone models. According to a reliable source, the following devices will support iOS 19: iPhone 11, Pro and Pro Max iPhone 12, 12 mini, Pro and Pro Max iPhone … Read more
CoreWeave’s initial public offering (IPO) has sparked a significant surge in its stock price. Despite pricing below expectations last week, the company’s shares have more than doubled to $57 by Wednesday afternoon. This rapid price increase is driven by investors’ high hopes for CoreWeave’s potential as a leader in artificial intelligence. The company’s goal is … Read more
Bruce Springsteen’s long-time friend and inspiration, Joe DePugh, has passed away at 75 after battling cancer in Florida. The High School Dropouts singer-songwriter paid tribute to DePugh on Instagram, saying he was a good friend when he needed one. DePugh’s connection to Springsteen dates back to their high school days in New Jersey, where they … Read more