Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns that President Trump’s tariff policies, combined with rising debt and global tensions, could lead to a more severe economic disruption than a typical recession, potentially destabilizing the US “monetary order.” Source: https://fortune.com/2025/04/14/ray-dalio-says-trumps-ever-changing-tariff-policy-could-contribute-to-a-problem-worse-than-recession
President Donald Trump has lashed out at CBS and “60 Minutes” again, this time accusing the network of “unlawful and illegal behavior”. He is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to impose substantial fines on the network. Trump’s comments come after two 60 Minutes segments, one featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and … Read more
The US federal health department is facing chaos as thousands of workers have been laid off and numerous programs shut down due to budget cuts. The impact on scientists, researchers, and the general public is significant. Lab leaders at the NIH are scrambling to buy food for animals, while FDA employees are bracing for fewer … Read more
A new study published in Nature Astronomy has found that most meteorites on Earth are not made of carbon-rich materials. Despite being abundant in our solar system, these rocks only comprise 4% of the meteorites recovered on Earth’s surface. Researchers analyzed nearly 8,000 impacts and 540 potential falls from around the globe to understand this … Read more
The Times of Israel’s website has been experiencing technical issues, with users unable to access the site. According to reports, the website is currently unresponsive. The cause of the issue remains unclear, but it appears to be related to the inability to enable JavaScript and cookies for seamless browsing. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-immigration-enforcement-reportedly-arrests-another-columbia-university-protest-leader
Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans has joined an elite club after pitching a dominant 7 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, recording his third straight game with 10 or more strikeouts. The 27-year-old left-hander’s impressive performance helped the Royals secure a 4-2 victory and marked a turning point in their series against … Read more
NBCUniversal uses various tracking technologies, including cookies, to collect information about its users’ browsing habits, preferences, and online activities. The company explains that these tools help it provide better content, services, and advertising. However, the sheer volume of data collected can be overwhelming, and users may want to take control over their online experience. Fortunately, … Read more
Russia’s military has launched a missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least 35 people and injuring over 100. The Ukrainian Air Force claims that Russian missiles targeted the city, while Russia’s Defence Ministry says its forces hit a meeting of Ukrainian military officers. Ukraine accuses Russia of committing a war crime, … Read more
Scientists have discovered well-preserved fireplaces from the last ice age, providing new insights into the sophisticated skills of ancient humans. The find, published in the journal Geoarchaeology, reveals that people living during the Upper Paleolithic period used fire for various purposes, including cooking, tool-making, and social gatherings. Researchers analyzed three hearths unearthed at a prehistoric … Read more
A recent discovery by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has shed new light on the fate of planets engulfed by aging stars. Contrary to previous theories, data suggests that planets do not undergo a sudden, dramatic swallowing event but instead spiral slowly inward over time. Researchers from NSF’s NOIRLab observed a planet orbiting its host … Read more