Microsoft has confirmed that the recent April 2025 security updates may break Windows Hello facial recognition and PIN login for some users. The issue affects both client (Windows 11 24H2) and server (Windows Server 2025) platforms with the KB5055523 cumulative update installed. The problem occurs when devices have specific security features, such as Dynamic Root … Read more
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes is feeling confident ahead of his vacant title shot against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314 in Miami. Despite cutting an extra pound for the fight, Lopes isn’t worried about missing weight and has taken a break from dieting to indulge in comfort food. Lopes’s rise to prominence has been swift, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a major tariff on pharmaceutical imports, sparking concerns for India’s lucrative generics export industry. The global pharmaceutical industry was initially exempt, but this could change if domestic production becomes more feasible. With no immediate replacement in sight, the impact on India’s economy is significant, particularly given its … Read more
US President Donald Trump has criticized the government’s response to the avian influenza outbreak, calling it “out of control”. The crisis has led to over 120 million hens being slaughtered and a sharp rise in egg prices. Many are expressing frustration with relief payments provided to large egg producers, labeling them as “corporate welfare” or … Read more
Hawaii has confirmed its first measles case in a child under 5, prompting Governor Josh Green to warn of the highly contagious disease’s potential for widespread outbreaks. During a recent news conference, Governor Green emphasized the importance of vaccination in protecting the community from such incidents, highlighting the airborne nature of the disease. Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/04/09/hawaii-news/vaccines-urged-as-hawaii-confirms-measles-case-in-child-under-5
In a bid to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on Chinese-made iPhones, Apple is shifting production to India. The move aims to minimize disruptions to its supply chain and keep costs under control. By partnering with Indian manufacturers, Apple hopes to reduce its reliance on Chinese suppliers and maintain product availability despite ongoing trade … Read more
Google is upgrading its Workspace suite of cloud-based productivity tools with new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, aiming to make it an AI-first experience. The latest enhancements include Workspace Flows, a tool designed to automate complex processes like updating spreadsheets and searching through documents. Workspace Flows can integrate with Google’s custom chatbots, called Gems, to handle … Read more
Cal-Maine Foods, the US’s largest egg producer, saw its shares plummet more than 4% in after-hours trading following a notice from the US Department of Justice’s antitrust division that it is under investigation. The company had received a notice last month about an investigation into alleged price increases during the bird flu epidemic. Egg prices … Read more
A full-scale trade war between the US and China is looming, with President Donald Trump imposing tariffs of over 100% on Chinese goods imports. China has responded by increasing its own tariffs on American goods from 34% to 84%. This escalating conflict threatens to have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. The two nations’ trade … Read more
Argentina has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $20 billion bailout, providing relief to President Javier Milei’s austerity-driven economic agenda. The deal, pending approval from the IMF’s executive board, aims to stabilize Argentina’s troubled economy and ease foreign exchange controls. Milei’s policies have reversed years of reckless borrowing by … Read more