Manufacturing Didn’t Disappear, Despite Tariffs

The latest jobs numbers showed an unexpected increase of 228,000 jobs, defying expectations of a decrease. The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.2%, despite being rounded from 4.14% in February to 4.15% in March. However, the new jobs’ locations are where the story gets interesting. The biggest increases were in healthcare (54,000), social assistance (24,000), … Read more

Fallout 76 Reels in Fishing Update with Limb Damage Overhaul

Bethesda has finally released the highly anticipated fishing update for Fallout 76, bringing a new leisure activity to the post-apocalyptic survival game. The patch also includes significant changes to limb damage and crafting adjustments. In the latest episode of Inside the Vault, Bethesda showcased how fishing will affect the open-world RPG. Players can start their … Read more

Israel Reconsiders Killing of 15 Palestinian Medics in Gaza

The Israeli military has walked back its initial account of the killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza after phone video appeared to contradict its claims. The military initially stated that it opened fire on the vehicles because they were “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals. However, a phone video shows the Red Crescent … Read more

Blues Tied for Longest NHL Streak as they Win 11th Straight Game

The St. Louis Blues have made history again by setting a new franchise record for their 10th consecutive home win, while also tying a franchise record with their 11th straight win overall. The team defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in overtime on Thursday. With this win, the Blues reached the 11-game mark just once before, … Read more

FromSoftware’s New Switch 2 Game Won’t Distract from Single-Player Focus

FromSoftware’s next game, The Duskbloods, has been announced as an exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 title. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki reassured fans that the multiplayer-focused game won’t distract the company from developing single-player games. The Duskbloods will feature over a dozen playable characters and customizable options. The game started as an original Switch title before Nintendo approached … Read more

Costco to Close All US Stores on Easter Sunday

Costco will temporarily close all its 617 stores in the United States for 24 hours on April 20, as per the retail chain’s tradition of keeping stores closed on major holidays like Labor Day and Thanksgiving. This year, the store won’t be open due to it being Easter Sunday. However, some Costco locations will operate … Read more

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Rising Storms in Caribbean Linked to Climate Change

Scientists drilling into the Great Blue Hole in Belize have uncovered alarming evidence that tropical storms are increasing in frequency over the past 5,700 years. However, a significant spike was observed in the past two decades, with nine tropical storms hitting the region in just 20 years. The researchers analyzed sediment cores from the 410-foot-deep … Read more

US Tariffs Bring Unexpected Price Hikes to Imported Goods

US President Donald Trump has imposed higher-than-expected tariffs on imported goods from around the world. As a result, American consumers may see price increases for products like champagne, parmesan cheese, and luxury cars like Ferraris. Companies will need to adapt to these new tariffs and find ways to mitigate their impact on supply lines. Source: … Read more