US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has defended President Donald Trump’s recent tariff rollout, including the imposition of 10% fees on uninhabited islands populated by penguins. The Heard and McDonald Islands, located between Australia, South Africa, and Antarctica, were unexpectedly listed as being hit with the tariffs. Rollins attributed the decision to the US living under … Read more
A growing number of affluent working Americans are seeking to resettle in Europe due to concerns over the current US political climate. Experts say that while it’s too early to determine if this is a “brain drain,” European countries must prepare for the influx. Julia, a Russian-American anesthesiologist, is among those considering a move. She … Read more
Vimeo CEO Philip Moyer is transforming the video-sharing platform with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative growth strategies. With a background in technology and AI, Moyer has brought expertise to Vimeo since April 8, 2024. Before joining Vimeo, Moyer held significant positions at major tech companies, including Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and … Read more
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced a major update to its records, marking approximately 9.9 million Social Security number holders aged over 120 as deceased. This move has resulted in significant cost savings for the federal government. In addition to updating Social Security records, DOGE has also terminated 109 contracts with a value … Read more
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that despite a steady rate of race-related cardiac arrests, the incidence of fatal outcomes has decreased by nearly 50% since 2010. The researchers attribute this decline to improved emergency response measures, particularly faster access to defibrillation. The study analyzed data from over … Read more
Two major Wall Street firms have slashed their year-end targets for the S&P 500 index, signaling growing uncertainty among market strategists. RBC’s head of US equity strategy, Lori Calvasina, reduced her target by over 10%, to 5,550 from 6,200, citing a decline in excess of 5% from where the index ended 2024. The new projection, … Read more
For Saturday Night Live (SNL), engaging the in-studio audience is rare. The long-running show’s format doesn’t lend itself to spontaneity. However, host Jack Black and musical guest Morgan Wallen brought a fresh energy to last night’s episode. Last week, Wallen made headlines when he abruptly left the stage without saying goodbye to the cast. His … Read more
The S&P 500 is experiencing a rapid decline, falling nearly 11% in just two days. While this downturn may seem unexpected, history shows that corrections are common and only about 30% of them turn into bear markets. Since 1940, there have been 46 double-digit corrections, with most not leading to full-blown bear markets. In the … Read more
Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance at St Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick, marking his first outing since battling pneumonia. The Pope, who has been recovering from a double bout of pneumonia and kidney failure, greeted fans from his wheelchair in front of the altar. Addressing the crowds, Pope … Read more
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have made a groundbreaking discovery about the movement of Earth’s crust beneath North America. A study published in Nature Geoscience found that an ancient piece of crust, known as the Farallon slab, is slowly sinking into the mantle, causing the lithosphere above it to thin and form … Read more