Walmart has responded to President Donald Trump’s suggestion that it should cover all cost increases resulting from his tariffs, saying it will not stop raising prices due to small retail margins. Trump recently stated on social media that Walmart and China “should eat the tariffs” and not pass the costs on to customers. However, the … Read more
House Republican leaders are intensifying efforts to pass President Donald Trump’s massive tax and immigration legislation, despite internal divisions over deficits and health-care spending. A meeting with White House officials on Wednesday brought the party closer to a deal, but several lawmakers remain opposed. The proposed bill would extend tax cuts signed into law by … Read more
Japan’s farm minister, Taku Eto, stepped down on Wednesday following public outcry over his comments about receiving free rice from supporters. The nation is grappling with soaring rice prices, largely due to the impact of inclement weather and the protection of local farmers’ interests. The current policy has crimped supplies, contributing to a significant increase … Read more
US President Joe Biden has announced that COVID-19 vaccine boosters will not be available to healthy adults under the age of 65. This decision was made after a review of the current evidence on vaccine effectiveness. Biden’s recommendation aims to prioritize those who need the most protection, such as vulnerable populations and individuals with weakened … Read more
A recent outbreak of histoplasmosis has been linked to a group of 12 US family members who visited a bat-colonized cave in Costa Rica, according to a new report. The disease, primarily affecting the lungs, is caused by inhaling Histoplasma spores from disturbed soil containing bat guano or bird droppings. The outbreak occurred during a … Read more
The European Union has condemned an incident in which Israeli troops fired “warning shots” at a diplomatic delegation, including officials from the EU. The group had deviated from an approved route while visiting a refugee camp in Jenin, West Bank. EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas described the incident as “unacceptable”, stating that even warning shots … Read more
Google has showcased the upgraded features of its AI-powered research tool, NotebookLM, by creating a digital notebook filled with information from its I/O 2025 developer conference. The new tool allows users to easily digest news and details from various sources, including press releases, blog posts, YouTube videos, and more. To access the content, users can … Read more
Satellite servicing company Starfish Space is set to launch its second mission, Otter Pup 2, on the SpaceX Transporter-14 rideshare mission. Scheduled for mid-June, the spacecraft will attempt to dock with another spacecraft, a D-Orbit ION vehicle, in low Earth orbit. Otter Pup 2 will use an electrostatic capture mechanism to attach to the unprepared … Read more
Medtronic has announced plans to spin off its diabetes business within the next 18 months, creating a new standalone company that will offer both insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The move aims to focus Medtronic’s portfolio on high-margin growth markets like pulsed field ablation and renal denervation. CEO Geoff Martha stated that the … Read more
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin visited the border region of Kursk for the first time since Russian forces ejected Ukrainian troops from the area last month. The visit comes as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate, with at least six Ukrainian servicemen killed in a missile strike on Tuesday. The Kremlin said Putin met volunteer organisations … Read more