The US retail industry is on high alert as tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration continue to loom over consumers. To avoid higher prices, retailers are now using social media to entice shoppers with discounts and promotions, often touting the “buy now” message as a way to beat the tariff. Some companies, such as … Read more
Pope Francis’ death on April 21 has triggered an intense debate about who will succeed him as the head of the Catholic Church. On May 7, cardinals from around the world will gather at the Sistine Chapel to elect the next Pope in a highly secretive and historic process. Here are some surprising facts about … Read more
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against accessory maker Genki, claiming trademark misuse and misleading marketing. Genki showcased unofficial mockups of the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES 2025, sparking attention from fans, reporters, and news outlets. However, this surprise moment turned into a controversy after Nintendo accused Genki of using its trademarks without permission and making … Read more
NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers spent five hours and 44 minutes on a spacewalk on Thursday, upgrading the International Space Station’s power systems. The duo was joined by NASA Flight Engineer Jonny Kim and JAXA station Commander Takuya Onishi for the excursion. During their spacewalk, McClain and Ayers installed a modification kit on … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced during the company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings call that it expects a $900 million cost impact in the June quarter due to tariffs imposed on Chinese imports. The tech giant will now be producing iPhones sold in the US in India, and iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods in Vietnam. The … Read more
A series of warning signs hinted at Spain’s unprecedented power outage, which affected millions of people on Monday. The country’s energy industry had sounded repeated warnings about the instability of its grid in the build-up to the blackout. Renewable energy boom poses a challenge: companies say that as renewables become more prevalent, grids face vulnerabilities. … Read more
Video game website Polygon has been sold to click-farm powerhouse Valnet, with over 20 staff members laid off as part of the deal. The sale was announced in a press release that did not mention the layoffs. Deputy Editor Maddy Myers and Games Editor Zoë Hannah are among those who remain at Polygon. Co-founder Chris … Read more
Amazon has finally given space enthusiasts and prospective customers a glimpse into its first production satellites for the Kuiper broadband network, which launched earlier this week. The 40-second video posted on social media shows the satellites separating from their launch vehicle in space. The launch comes after years of secrecy surrounding Amazon’s satellite technology. When … Read more
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to address NIL payments for college athletes, following a meeting with former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban. Saban reportedly expressed concerns about the system, which he believes has damaged college sports, but did not propose eliminating it entirely. Trump agreed with Saban’s sentiments and plans to … Read more
A group of leading global virologists has issued a warning about the risk of an H5N1 pandemic and is calling for urgent action to prevent its spread. The Global Virus Network (GVN), an international coalition of human and animal virologists, has published a comprehensive analysis in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas. The analysis emphasizes … Read more