Mack Trucks is cutting hundreds of jobs at its Lehigh Valley factory as it adjusts to economic uncertainty and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. The company plans to lay off between 250 and 350 workers, affecting about 10% of its 3,050 employees, over the next three months. This move comes amid a decline … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended quality control tests for a key food safety program, plans to end most routine food safety inspections, and failed to notify the public about an E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce that affected 15 states. The FDA’s Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) Proficiency Testing Program, which … Read more
A team of astronomers has confirmed the existence of a lone black hole, marking the first time such an object has been verified. The discovery was made using data from space telescopes and probes, including Hubble and the Gaia spacecraft. Researchers had previously spotted the black hole in 2022 but were unsure if it was … Read more
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console launches on June 5, and with it, the need for faster storage solutions. The new device is only compatible with microSD Express cards, which offer increased read and write speeds compared to its predecessor. To expand your Switch 2’s storage capacity, you’ll need to invest in a microSD Express … Read more
A sharp decline in the value of the US dollar has investors questioning America’s economic and financial stability under President Trump’s trade policies. The recent drop, which has seen the dollar fall 9% against a basket of currencies since mid-January, is considered unusual and alarming by economists. The dollar’s dominance in cross-border trade and as … Read more
Google has received a mixed decision from a US district court in its advertising technology case with the US Department of Justice. The court rejected key parts of the DOJ’s case, finding that Google’s advertiser tools don’t harm competition and its acquisitions of DoubleClick and AdMeld were not anticompetitive. However, it agreed with the DOJ’s … Read more
The University of Harvard has stated that it will not comply with demands from the Trump administration to dictate what private universities can teach and which areas of study they can pursue. According to Harvard President Alan Garber, this decision is “unmoored from the law” and threatens the university’s independence. Harvard is home to world-class … Read more
A 403 Forbidden error occurs when a user attempts to access a website or web page that is restricted due to security restrictions. This type of error typically indicates that the server is configured to deny access to certain resources or URLs. The 403 Forbidden status code is commonly used by web servers to prevent … Read more
China has seized several Boeing jets as part of a probe into aviation safety concerns, according to a report. The move is a significant setback for the US-based aerospace company and its stock price. The Chinese government has been investigating Boeing over allegations of safety issues with its 737 MAX aircraft. As part of this … Read more
Chinese online retailer Temu has reduced its US online ad spending following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The company, which was once one of the most downloaded free apps in the US, has seen a significant drop in downloads on Apple’s App Store and is raising prices due to increased costs. The move comes as … Read more