Stocks Plummet Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Tariffs

Global shares fell sharply on Wednesday as the US imposed new export licensing requirements for sales to China, affecting tech companies like Nvidia and AMD. The move has raised concerns about access to global tech hardware being further choked off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.7%, while the S&P 500 fell 2.2%. Tech-heavy Nasdaq … Read more

Indian Business Leader Makes History with First Woman CEO of Large US Biotech Company

Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list has been released, featuring prominent names worldwide. This year, no Indians were included on the list, a surprise given past appearances by Bollywood actors and Olympians. However, Indian-Origin CEO Reshma Kewalramani, who leads Vertex Pharmaceuticals, made history as the first woman CEO of a large US … Read more

Diddy’s Sex-Trafficking Trial Seeks Squeamish-Free Jury Pool

Sean Combs’ lawyers aim to pre-screen prospective jurors who are uncomfortable with explicit content, including graphic sex videos and photos, as part of his sex-trafficking trial. The defense wants to identify those who can’t “discuss matters of a sexual nature” with fellow jurors. The judge has yet to approve a questionnaire that will be completed … Read more

Gaza Aids Dwindle Amid Blockade and Conflict

A dire situation is unfolding in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, where a blockade enforced by Israel has led to a severe shortage of food, water, fuel, medical supplies, and other aid. Despite claims from Israeli officials that there is no shortage of aid, humanitarian agencies have warned that supplies are dwindling rapidly. Humanitarian groups, … Read more

NASA Unveils Detailed Sombrero Galaxy Image After 35th Anniversary

NASA has released a stunning new image of the iconic Sombrero Galaxy, showcasing its intricate details in unprecedented clarity. The galaxy, located approximately 30 million light-years from Earth, is viewed nearly edge-on by the Hubble Space Telescope. Named after its resemblance to a Mexican sombrero, the Sombrero Galaxy features a bright central bulge and a … Read more

Billionaire’s Faux Feminist Space Flight Exposed as Hypocrisy

A recent all-female space flight by billionaire Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, has been hailed as a “giant leap” for women and the world. However, critics argue that the stunt is nothing more than a PR exercise that reinforces inequality and hypocrisy. On April 14, six American women blasted off into space on a self-piloting … Read more

Boosting Brisk Pace Could Slash Heart Risk by Half

A recent study published in the journal Heart has found that brisk walkers, those above 4mph, may be able to slash their risk of heart abnormalities like atrial fibrillation by almost half. The research, which tracked over 420,000 adults, suggests that maintaining a brisk pace could be more beneficial for preventing heart issues than hitting … Read more

Arsenal Stuns Real Madrid with Late Winner

Gabriel Martinelli scored a late winner for Arsenal in their 2-1 Champions League victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeú stadium, sending them through to the semifinals. The Brazilian striker’s goal sealed a 5-1 aggregate win over the holders, ending a 14-year wait for the Gunners. Martinelli’s equaling of Thierry Henry’s record as Arsenal’s all-time … Read more

CT Scans Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study Finds

CT scans have revolutionized modern medicine by providing doctors with a detailed look inside the body, aiding in cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, a recent study published in Jama Internal Medicine suggests that relying too heavily on this technology may lead to an alarming increase in cancer cases. According to the study, CT scans performed … Read more

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