A new American Cancer Society report reveals mixed progress in reducing cancer risk factors in the US, with declining smoking rates being a notable exception. According to the report, the prevalence of people smoking fell from 14% in 2019 to 11% in 2023. While this is encouraging, there are concerns about lagging cervical cancer prevention … Read more
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US spirits exports rose 10% in 2024 to $2.4 billion, driven by a surge in supply to the European Union, according to a report by Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). This growth comes amid fears of the potential return of tariffs on American Whiskeys in 2025. The recent trade war sparked fears … Read more
Apple’s latest design leak reveals the iPhone 17 Air will be remarkably thin, with some speculating it may even be as slim as its side buttons at its thinnest point. Sonny Dickson has shared photos of dummy units representing each iPhone 17 model, including the standard iPhone 17, Pro, and Pro Max, which appear to … Read more
China’s export restrictions on critical minerals, including rare earths, are a retaliatory tactic in the ongoing trade war with the US. However, experts say these measures have been ineffective and will become less so if the US responds by increasing domestic production or reducing dependence on these materials. The restrictions began in July 2023, targeting … Read more
The impact of tariffs on financial markets has been evident, with stocks wiping out nearly a year’s worth of gains due to concerns over economic growth and recession. Companies are now issuing more concrete warnings about the potential effects on their bottom lines and consumers. Executives at PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble have expressed supply … Read more
The Amazon Book Sale is here, bringing deals on thousands of must-read page-turners across genres through April 28. Enjoy up to 80% off select Kindle titles, up to 65% off print books, 60% savings on select Marvel collections, hundreds of audiobooks under $8, and limited-time discounted membership offers for Kindle Unlimited, Audible, and Comixology Unlimited. … Read more
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) saw its stock price plummet on Thursday after reporting its first-quarter sales and profit. The company’s sales increased by 1% to $14.5 billion, exceeding analysts’ expectations. However, the strong results were tempered by concerns about economic uncertainty and US government cost cuts, which may impact IBM’s business. Despite this, the … Read more
Google’s AI-powered search summaries have been making headlines again, this time for their entertaining take on fake idioms. A year after suggesting recipes like “glue pizza” and “gasoline spaghetti,” users are pushing the limits of Google’s AI by creating absurd sayings. When you search for a fake idiom on Google, such as “A barking cat … Read more
Hasbro’s stock surged after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter results. The toy maker posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04 and revenue jumped 17% to $887.1 million, beating analysts’ estimates. CEO Chris Cocks attributed this success to the company’s new “Playing to Win” strategy, which aims to drive consistent revenue growth through 2027. Despite … Read more