Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to Washington this week for the half-yearly meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank has been overshadowed by US President Donald Trump’s increasingly volatile behavior. The IMF downgraded its forecasts for UK growth, citing weak economic conditions. Reeves is tasked with securing a trade deal that would … Read more
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has completed a key part of its acquisition of struggling US supplier Spirit AeroSystems, taking over loss-making European-focused activities from its rival Boeing. The deal involves the transfer of two crucial plants in North Carolina and Northern Ireland, where Spirit produces key components for Airbus planes. Under the agreement, Airbus will … Read more
In Game 4 of the first-round playoff series, the New York Knicks edged past the Detroit Pistons with a 94-93 victory, taking a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. A highly physical game was marred by controversy after officials missed a crucial foul call on Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. With the Knicks leading by one … Read more
Plug Power Inc., a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions, has signed a definitive agreement with Yorkville Credit Facility for a secured debt facility worth up to $525 million. The initial tranche of $210 million is expected to close on or around May 2, 2025, and will be used to retire the majority of its … Read more
Astronomers have captured an image of a “dark nebula” being torn apart by rowdy infant stars in the Circinus West molecular cloud. The National Science Foundation’s Dark Energy Camera revealed a stunning glimpse into this cosmic battle, which is about 2,500 light-years from Earth. The dark cloud, estimated to be 180 light-years across, contains the … Read more
Sleep is widely known to be essential for memory processing and consolidation, but its underlying mechanisms are unclear. Researchers from Japan have made significant progress in understanding the dual role of sleep in memory processing. A recent study, published in Nature Communications, explored how the brain preserves past memories while preparing for future ones during … Read more
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Southwest Airlines has revamped its fare bundles, introducing four tiers: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, and Basic. The new fares will be available for purchase in the third quarter of this year for flights starting in 2026. Travelers can expect to find that the bundles mirror those sold on other low-cost airlines like JetBlue. The … Read more
A 62-year-old man’s life was lost after a fatal heart attack on an American Airlines flight. His family alleges that the flight crew failed to call for medical assistance until after the plane had landed and all other passengers had disembarked, leaving it too late to save him. According to a wrongful death lawsuit filed … Read more
Oregon State University researchers have discovered a unique organism capable of carrying electrical currents similar to wires in a circuit. The bacteria, named Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, has the potential to revolutionize several industries, including medicine, food safety, and environmental monitoring. The discovery was made possible by engineering bacteria for technological applications, which include creating carbon-neutral … Read more