The World Bank has downgraded its global growth forecast, predicting the slowest growth of any non-recessionary year since 2008. The group attributes this slowdown to tariff policies and economic uncertainty, which have crushed prospects for a “soft landing.” According to Indermitt Gill, chief economist at the World Bank, the global economy was on track for … Read more
Twenty-seven US states and Washington D.C have filed a lawsuit in Oregon’s bankruptcy court, seeking to block the sale of 23andMe’s personal genetic data without customers’ consent. The suit comes as biotech firm Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is acquiring the company for $256 million. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said customer genetic data, including DNA and medical … Read more
The US has been a global leader in HIV vaccine research, but the Trump administration’s latest cuts have put this progress at risk. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced it will be terminating funding for a promising HIV vaccine project, valued at over $258 million. Immunologist Dennis Burton had been working on an … Read more
New data on trade deficits is emerging, offering a clearer picture of the impact of recent economic measures. The narrowings in trade deficits in April signal growth to be higher in the second quarter than initially predicted. Moreover, the labor market remains solid according to last week’s jobs report. However, an analysis of these data … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “Call Her Daddy” in October, sparking debate about her media choices. Critics wondered if the appearance was suitable for a presidential candidate ahead of a pivotal election. However, Harris’ conversation with host Alex Cooper revealed more about the podcaster’s personality and appeal than initially met the eye. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/06/10/alex-cooper-call-her-daddy-documentary
IBM has announced a detailed roadmap for developing its large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer called Quantum Starling. The company plans to build the device using several components, including the new IBM Quantum Nighthawk processor, which is expected to release later this year. To achieve this goal, IBM will develop a series of processors and adapters, with … Read more
Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 kicked off on Monday, featuring several notable reveals from the tech giant. However, amidst the announcements about design overhauls and naming changes, there were some bizarre moments that left viewers in stitches. One of the most memorable moments came when a video surfaced of a singer belting out … Read more
SpaceX launched its latest batch of Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Tuesday morning. Instead of a crewed astronaut launch, the company chose to blast off with a stack of 23 satellites. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 9:05 a.m. EDT and carried the Starlink 12-24 mission to orbit. This was … Read more
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of kidnapping her and fellow activists while they were attempting to bring humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza. The incident occurred when the UK-flagged vessel Madleen was intercepted by Israeli authorities on Monday about 125 miles off the coast of Gaza. Thunberg, who was deported from Israel hours after … Read more
T.J. Watt, a seven-time Pro Bowler and one of the most impactful pass-rushers in the NFL, is entering his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His current contract, which he signed in 2021, has become a pressing issue as he seeks a new deal. The seven-time Pro Bowler’s $28.2 million average salary now ranks ninth … Read more