Costco’s quarterly earnings and revenue surpassed expectations, with sales climbing 8% year-over-year. The warehouse club retailer attributed its strong performance to tariff volatility, which benefits its bulk discounts and competitive prices. CEO Ron Vachris said Costco rushed shipments ahead of tariffs and rerouted goods from countries with higher tariffs to non-US markets. This strategy has … Read more
The Washington Capitals have confirmed that captain and NHL goal leader Alex Ovechkin has not made a decision about his future following the 2025-26 season. The team denied an email sent by its sales department earlier this week that suggested next year would be Ovechkin’s final year in the league. Ovechkin, 39, finished the regular … Read more
US President Donald Trump has attempted to reassure the public about potential changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. However, confusion persists as officials continue to express concern over the impact on the mortgage market. Just one day after Trump’s statement, an administration official increased anxiety by raising new concerns during a television interview. Source: … Read more
Ashlee Dahlberg’s 8-year-old son, Liam, fell ill with a headache after returning home from school in April. He was rushed to the hospital, where he became nearly unresponsive and underwent an MRI that revealed severe bacterial infection. The test showed that Liam’s brain and spinal cord were covered by invasive Haemophilus influenzae bacteria, a sign … Read more
A widespread campaign of malware-free backdoor attacks has compromised thousands of ASUS routers, according to recent reports from GreyNoise and Sekoia.io. The attacks use security vulnerabilities and legitimate router features to establish persistent access without the need for malware. GreyNoise’s AI-powered Sift tool first detected the threat in mid-March, while Sekoia.io investigated a broader campaign … Read more
Nvidia shares jumped on Wednesday after the chip giant reported its first-quarter earnings, beating analysts’ expectations. The company’s revenue rose 69% year-over-year to $44 billion, driven by growth in data centers. However, Nvidia also projected second-quarter sales below estimates due to tightening export controls in China that affect some of its AI chips. The positive … Read more
The US Copyright Office released its long-awaited report on generative AI training, sparking controversy over copyright infringement. The report’s findings have significant implications for major tech companies like OpenAI and Google. In a bold departure from the narrative relied upon by Big Tech, the Copyright Office rejected the broadest fair use defense advanced by AI … Read more
New research published in JAMA Cardiology has found that marijuana use can have a negative impact on vascular health, with smoking and edible consumption associated with reduced blood vessel function. The study, which tracked 55 patients aged 31.1 years old, found that chronic marijuana smokers had lower arterial flow-mediated dilation (FMD) measurements than non-users, while … Read more
A former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs testified that she was physically abused by him multiple times during her eight-year employment with him. The woman, testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” claimed Combs hurled a bowl of spaghetti at her after she went to change her tampon in his Los Angeles home. Combs allegedly had a … Read more
Death is often shrouded in mystery and fear, but it’s a natural part of life. To dispel this notion, experts are working to educate people about the process of dying, known as “death literacy.” By understanding what to expect during the final stages of life, individuals can quash fears and find comfort. Molly Kochan, who … Read more