Markets Tense Amid China-US Trade War

Asian and European markets fought for recovery on Tuesday, April 8, after a tariff-fueled collapse the previous day. US President Donald Trump’s warning of more measures against China heightened concerns of a spiraling trade war. Global equities have plummeted since the US unveiled sweeping levies, sparking talk of a global recession. Investors sought to recoup … Read more

403 Forbidden Error with Nginx Server

If you’re experiencing a 403 Forbidden error with your Nginx server, don’t worry – it’s an easily solvable issue. Here are some common causes and solutions to help you resolve the problem. A 403 Forbidden error indicates that the server is refusing to fulfill your request due to permissions issues or incorrect configuration. The most … Read more

Nginx 403 Forbidden Error: Solutions and Causes

A 403 Forbidden error on an Nginx server can be frustrating, but it’s often a manageable issue. Here are some common causes and solutions to help you resolve the problem. Causes of 403 Forbidden Error in Nginx: 1. **Incorrect File Permissions**: Make sure the file owner has write permissions, while the group and others have … Read more

India Bans Laptop Imports, Promotes Domestic Refurbished Production

India has begun banning the importation of laptops starting January 2025. This move could be detrimental to tech giants, but it may lead to increased domestic production and sales of refurbished machines in local stores. In a country where new laptops can cost upwards of $800, refurbished ones priced between $110 are attracting many consumers. … Read more

GOES-19 Satellite Enters Operational Service as Latest in NOAA’s GOES-R Series

NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite, the final satellite in the agency’s GOES-R Series, officially began operations today as the primary geostationary satellite for the Western Hemisphere. Launched on June 25, 2024, and having completed post-launch testing of its instruments and systems, GOES-19 will replace GOES-16 as the East Coast-based satellite. GOES-19 is equipped with advanced technology to … Read more

Microsoft Terminates Employees for Protesting AI Use in Israeli Military

Microsoft has fired two software engineers who protested at company events over the use of its artificial intelligence products by Israel’s military. Ibtihal Aboussad, a Canadian engineer based in Microsoft’s AI division, was let go on Monday due to “just cause, wilful misconduct, disobedience or wilful neglect of duty.” Another employee, Vaniya Agrawal, had planned … Read more

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Docks with International Space Station

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, a former Navy SEAL and Harvard Medical School graduate, has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket. Alongside cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, Kim, 41, completed a three-hour journey to reach the space station. Kim’s Soyuz MS-27/73S ferry ship launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome … Read more

Garbage Piles Up in Birmingham as Sanitation Strike Enters 5th Week

A sanitation strike in Birmingham, UK has entered its fifth week, leaving residents with overflowing garbage and limited options for waste disposal. The dispute between the city and its trash collectors began on March 11 over the elimination of a job position and painful pay cuts. The strike is causing significant disruptions, with mountains of … Read more

India’s ‘Frankenstein’ Laptops Revive Dead Tech, Bridging Digital Divide

In New Delhi’s repair markets, technicians like Sushil Prasad and Manohar Singh are breathing new life into discarded laptops by repurposing broken parts. The ‘Frankenstein’ laptops, hybrids of salvaged components from multiple brands, offer a lifeline to students, gig workers, and small businesses priced out of India’s growing digital economy. The demand for these affordable … Read more

Zodiac Horoscopes Today, April 8, 2025: Upgrades and Breakthroughs

Today’s horoscope highlights a significant connection between Venus and Uranus for various zodiac signs, inspiring upgrades in personal standards and sparking new opportunities. Aries (March 21 – April 19) is experiencing fluctuating desires, while Taurus (April 20 – May 20) is enjoying acceptance of their quirks. Gemini (May 21 – June 21), Cancer (June 22 … Read more