President Trump recently announced new tariffs on trading partners, claiming they will help reopen shuttered car factories in Michigan and bring jobs back to the US. However, economists say the move may actually increase incentives for companies to automate human labor entirely. According to Carl Benedikt Frey, an economist at Oxford University, the increased manufacturing … Read more
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found a significant increase in maternal mortality rates in the US, with a nearly 28% rise between 2018 and 2022. The study analyzed four years of nationwide data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and found that pregnancy-related deaths increased across all age … Read more
CarMax Inc. has abandoned its timeline for achieving specific financial targets, joining a growing list of companies that struggle to plan long-term due to the uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade war. The used-car retailer stated that it was making progress towards its goals but removed timelines due to “broader macro factors” affecting markets. CarMax … Read more
Minimalist phones have become the latest trend in the tech world, offering a unique blend of functionality and simplicity. Unlike traditional dumbphones, these hybrid devices come with Android support and access to modern apps, while still maintaining a minimalist design. What sets minimalist phones apart is their lack of colorful displays, making them non-intrusive and … Read more
Astronomers are close to starting a powerful new telescope on a mountaintop in Chile that could finally spot the elusive Planet Nine. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is designed to survey almost the entire southern sky every night, taking pictures with the biggest digital camera in the world. Mike Brown, who first proposed the existence … Read more
Deshaun Watson has appeared in just 19 games over the past three years due to injuries and suspensions. The quarterback, who signed a fully guaranteed $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, is now facing a potentially season-ending injury. Watson’s Achilles tendon ruptured twice, once in October last year and again in January, leading many … Read more
US stocks fell for the second consecutive day on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his tariff plan. The decision came as a surprise to many, following a historic rally on Wednesday when Trump announced a blanket 10% tariff on goods entering the US from most countries. The Dow Jones Industrial … Read more
A sharp rise in measles cases has been reported in Kansas, with 32 confirmed cases as of Wednesday, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This represents a nearly 40% increase from two weeks ago. The outbreak is concentrated in southwestern Kansas, with new cases reported in Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Haskell, Kiowa, … Read more
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), a decades-old marketing and sweepstakes company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid financial strain. The company aims to transition to a “pure digital advertising” model, where it will continue to offer free-to-play entertainment and prizes. In an announcement on Wednesday, PCH stated that the bankruptcy process would help it … Read more
US Treasury yields fell from their highs after a successful bond auction eased concerns about demand for US debt. The 10-year Treasury note yield retreated to 4.31% after climbing overnight above 4.51%. A 90-day pause in some tariffs announced by President Donald Trump helped ease worries in the fixed income market. The 30-year Treasury bond … Read more