Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy, citing higher inflation and slower economic growth. His remarks led to a 1.7% drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and significant losses for other major indexes. Powell warned that the “level of the tariff increases announced so far … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in court that Snapchat would have grown faster under his company’s ownership if it had accepted a $6 billion acquisition offer in 2013. The FTC is using this information to argue that Meta aims to preserve its dominance in the social media landscape by acquiring rivals, rather than competing with … Read more
The Lyrid meteor shower is set to light up the UK skies from 16 to 25 April, offering a spectacular display of short-lived streaks of light in the night sky. This celestial event occurs every year between mid to late April and peaks on Tuesday, coinciding with the Moon’s last quarter. For optimal viewing conditions, … Read more
CBS host Gayle King responded to criticism over Blue Origin’s historic all-female space flight, suggesting that women on the crew were being held to a different standard than men who’ve been to space. The flight, which also included Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos’ fiancée and several other celebrities, faced backlash from some critics who questioned … Read more
The Lyrid meteor shower, a rare event in the Northern Hemisphere, is set to begin on Thursday, April 17, and peak on Tuesday, April 22. During this time, observers can expect around 18 “shooting stars” or very bright fireballs per hour. The shower’s radiant point lies in the constellation Lyra, centered on the bright star … Read more
A new exoplanet, similar to one in the “Star Wars” movie Tatooine, has been discovered outside our solar system. Located about 120 light years away, the planet appears to orbit two brown dwarfs at a unique angle. Brown dwarfs are objects that are lighter than stars but heavier than gas giant planets. The discovery was … Read more
A team of researchers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery about the magnetar SGR 0501+4516. The study reveals that this runaway magnetar is likely not born in a supernova explosion, as previously predicted, but rather formed through an unknown mechanism. Magnetars are neutron stars composed entirely of neutrons and are characterized … Read more
US President Donald Trump has set a tight deadline for negotiations with Iran on a new nuclear deal, but officials are divided over which route is more likely to succeed. Without an agreement, war is looming. Two main camps have emerged in the discussions, each with its own approach. The “deal camp” advocates for diplomatic … Read more
Kia unveiled its new EV4 sedan at the New York Auto Show, revealing range and power specs. The car will be available in US markets shortly. Key specifications include: * Long-range Wind model with an estimated 330 miles of range * Three trim options: Light, Wind, and GT-Line * Base model (Light) has a 58.3-kWh … Read more
New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen has hinted that the team may trade down from the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 draft. Despite no movement at the top of the first round, Schoen confirmed that some teams have expressed interest in acquiring the third pick. However, Schoen emphasized that any potential … Read more