Following the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has stopped signing the iOS 18.3.2 firmware, making it impossible for iPhone and iPad users to downgrade to this version after updating their device. iOS 18.4, released on March 31, includes several significant features, such as Apple Intelligence support in multiple languages, new emojis, Priority Notifications, and Visual … Read more
The US government has cut humanitarian aid to 14 countries, including significant reductions to the World Food Programme (WFP), which was targeted by a cryptocurrency firm backed by Elon Musk. The cuts are expected to put tens of millions of people, particularly women and children, at risk of starvation and malnutrition. According to sources, the … Read more
Nintendo has unveiled its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which boasts a larger screen, improved controllers, and increased processing speed compared to its predecessor. The new device will retail for $449.99, a $149.99 price increase from the original Switch. The Switch 2 will be released on June 5 and comes with several notable games, … Read more
US chip stocks plummeted on Thursday following President Trump’s announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs set to affect the semiconductor supply chain. Nvidia (NVDA) saw its stock drop over 7.5%, while rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plummeted 8.9%. Broadcom (AVGO) and Micron (MU) also fell significantly, with shares dropping over 10% and 16%, respectively. Taiwan’s TSMC, … Read more
Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years due to its impact on overall wellbeing. The trillions of bacteria that live in the gut influence everything from immune function to metabolism, mental health, and even weight management. Among the essential nutrients that support gut health is fiber. Fiber comes in two main types: … Read more
Two high-ranking officials from France’s National Rally party have hinted at ousting Prime Minister François Bayrou, just four months after supporting his predecessor Michel Barnier. Jordan Bardella and Sébastien Chenu made their comments in separate interviews, citing Bayrou’s supposed failure to address key issues such as lowering energy prices and adopting a proportional voting system. … Read more
Musical Theater: The Last Five Years’ Troubling Past and Its Relevance Today Jason Robert Brown’s 2002 musical, The Last Five Years, is a poignant portrayal of the breakdown of a marriage between a rising Jewish writer and his actress partner. Although the show has become a beloved standard for college theater departments, its creation was … Read more
Nintendo has defended its decision to charge $79.99 for Mario Kart World, which is more expensive than the most expensive game on the Switch, despite criticism over a $10 price hike for some Switch 2 games. The company’s Vice President of Product and Player Experience, Bill Trinen, insisted that the higher prices are justified by … Read more
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that group A strep infections are more than twice as common in Massachusetts as they were a decade ago. The bacteria causes serious illnesses like necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease, and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Over 21,000 patients with group … Read more
Microsoft has fired two employees who disrupted its 50th anniversary celebration to protest the company’s work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a group representing the workers. Ibtihal Aboussad, a software engineer at Microsoft’s Canadian headquarters in Toronto, shouted that the company sells “AI weapons” to the Israeli military, pointing to … Read more