US Tariffs Hit Ecommerce Goods from China Hard

US President Donald Trump’s move to tax small parcels sent shockwaves through ecommerce, with some online retailers giving up on serving the US market over rising tariffs. The 145% tariff hike on goods from China means that ecommerce companies will face significant price hikes and operational challenges. Some major online retailers have announced plans to … Read more

FDA’s REMS Program Cuts Spark Concerns Over Patient Safety

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has laid off significant staff from its Division of Drug Information (DDI), which tracks drug safety. The cuts, part of a larger reduction in force announced in April, have resulted in the loss of between 75% to 90% of the DDI’s roughly 50-person staff. Fired employees claim that … Read more

Russell Brand Accused of Rape by Four Women in Bournemouth Court

Russell Brand has appeared in court in Bournemouth following allegations of rape and sexual assault against four women. The 49-year-old actor was accused of five serious offences, including rape and assault, at a Labour Party Conference last year. Mr Brand did not enter any pleas but has previously denied all charges. Brand arrived at the … Read more

Apple Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Amid Tariff Concerns

Apple released its second-quarter earnings report, beating revenue and earnings-per-share estimates. However, the results were mixed, with shares sliding more than 3% in after-hours trading. During the earnings call, CEO Tim Cook discussed looming tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration, projecting a potential $900 million hit in costs for the June quarter. While this … Read more

Giant Bomb Undergoes ‘Strategic Reset’ After Staff Departure

Giant Bomb is undergoing a “strategic reset” after several staff members announced their departure from the website. Hosts Dan Ryckert and Jeff Grubb, as well as producer and host Jeff Grubb, are among those leaving the brand. The changes come after signs of disagreements behind the scenes emerged earlier this week, including an episode of … Read more

Red Bull’s Incremental Approach to Closing the F1 Gap with McLaren

Red Bull Racing has introduced an upgraded floor design for Max Verstappen’s car at the Miami Grand Prix, aiming to close the gap with leading McLaren cars. The team believes the revised floor, which includes reprofiled fences and edges, will add extra aerodynamic load without compromising stability. According to chief engineer Paul Monaghan, the new … Read more

Kentucky Derby 2025 Favorites and Odds After Contender Scratched

The 2025 Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday with a full field of 20 horses competing for the coveted title. Journalism, trained by Michael McCarthy and currently favored at 7-2 odds, has taken over as the top contender after Bob Baffert’s Rodriguez was scratched due to defection. Journalism will start from post … Read more

NBCUniversal Cookie Policy Explained

NBCUniversal uses cookies on its websites and services to collect information about your browsing behavior, provide personalized content, and improve user experience. Here’s a breakdown of the cookie policy and how you can manage them. **Types of Cookies** 1. **Analytics Cookies**: Used to track website usage patterns, improve performance, and analyze user behavior. 2. **Advertising … Read more

Coldest Exoplanet Discovered Orbiting Dead Star

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the coldest exoplanet ever seen, orbiting a dead star. The discovery, named WD 1856+534 b, is located about 80 light-years from Earth and orbits a white dwarf star every 1.4 days. The planet’s temperature of -125 degrees Fahrenheit (-87 degrees Celsius) makes it the coldest exoplanet … Read more