Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon are pushing for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund tax breaks for lower-income Americans. The two CEOs argue that a “millionaires tax” is necessary to address the federal deficit and promote fairness in the tax code. While some billionaires, like those mentioned by Buffett and Dimon, do not pay … Read more
US President Donald Trump has been accused of giving millions of people a death sentence due to his decision to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The cuts have had a devastating impact on the fight against the global AIDS pandemic. The Trump administration’s actions have led to significant funding reductions and staff … Read more
Apple Watch Series 10 deals have dropped to an all-time low price point. After previously seeing discounts up to $70 off during Black Friday and holiday sales in 2024, Amazon has now undercut those prices to offer deals starting from $100 off. The base model 42mm and 46mm with the JetBlack case and Sport band … Read more
Vanessa Abraham thought she had the flu in 2019, but a week later, her condition took a dire turn. She woke up in the middle of the night, struggled to breathe, and was intubated. Her husband took her to an area hospital, where doctors were stumped for months. After several weeks, Abraham’s symptoms improved, and … Read more
A 20-something-year-old Australian claiming to be a CEO posted a social media message about his recent luxurious long-haul flight, showcasing the stark contrast between his first-class experience and that of fellow passengers in economy. The post gained significant attention after being generated with the help of AI tool ChatGPT. Bass shared photos of himself and … Read more
A recent update to ChatGPT has caused some users to express unease over the chatbot referring to them by name during conversations. While some users find it endearing, others describe it as creepy or unnecessary. The change appears to be related to the “memory” feature that personalizes responses. Some users have disabled this setting and … Read more
The Blue Whale fund has dropped its stakes in Meta Platforms (Meta) and Microsoft Corporation, according to recent reports. The exact details of the stake sale are not specified, however, it is reported that these are amongst the firm’s largest tech investments. Blue Whale fund’s decision comes amid growing scrutiny of the two companies’ business … Read more
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has temporarily halted the planned mass firings of nearly 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ordered an immediate halt to the firings, which were set to take effect on Friday evening. The judge expressed concerns about the rushed efforts to implement … Read more
The British parliament has taken emergency control of a steel plant in northern England, citing national security concerns. The move comes after the owner of the plant, Chinese company Jingye, threatened to cancel orders for raw materials needed to keep the blast furnaces burning. In a rare recall from its Easter vacation, lawmakers brought back … Read more
Easter chocolate sales are expected to be affected by soaring cocoa costs and Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports. The US is heavily reliant on cocoa from west Africa, where farmers have struggled with climate-related crises, leading to a 400,000-ton cocoa deficit. This has driven up the price of cocoa, which peaked at over $12,000 per … Read more