A new report from the International Panel on the Information Environment has found that climate action is being obstructed by false information, often spread by fossil fuel companies, right-wing politicians, and nation-states. Researchers identified over 300 studies and concluded that online bots and trolls amplify false narratives, while political leaders and regulatory agencies are increasingly … Read more
A nationwide listeria outbreak has led to the recall of ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart, following 17 illnesses and three deaths. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is investigating the outbreak, which was linked to products made by FreshRealm, Inc. under the Home Chef brand. Consumers … Read more
Apple is set to launch its highly anticipated iPhone 17 series in the fall of 2025, with the exact date expected to be announced later this year. The company has confirmed that iOS 26 will go on general release in the fall, and it’s likely that the new iPhones will coincide with this update. The … Read more
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller has called on his central bank to lower interest rates as early as July, citing concerns that the labor market may be softening more than expected. The comments from Waller, appointed by President Trump, contradict some of his fellow Fed officials who have expressed caution in cutting rates. Waller … Read more
Circle’s shares are on track to end the week higher by nearly 80%, with a 675% increase since its initial public offering in June. The surge is largely due to the Senate’s approval of the GENIUS Act, which aims to establish clear regulatory guidelines for stablecoins. The bill has sparked excitement among investors, who see … Read more
The number of female entrepreneurs has surged globally, with an estimated 658 million women founded companies worldwide, compared to 772 million men. This trend is reflected in Forbes’ latest ranking of the world’s 50 richest self-made women. With a combined net worth of $276 billion, these women hail from 13 nations and four continents. The … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has halted new clinical trials that involve exporting American cells to foreign labs in hostile countries for genetic engineering. This move comes after the Biden Administration’s policies were criticized as having created a “dangerous blind spot” in research security. NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya stated that the agency … Read more
Apple’s Mac mini M4 is now available at a record-low price, with all configurations on sale ahead of Prime Day. The base model, which includes 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, can be purchased for $469, down from its usual price. For those willing to upgrade, the 16GB/512GB model is now available for … Read more
A series of error messages is causing confusion among users of the Varnish cache server. The messages, including “Error 403 Access Denied” and “Error 54113”, have been reported by multiple individuals. The specific details provided are as follows: a cache-ewr-kewr1740030-EWR entry with timestamp 1750465802 and ID 3033251156 is being rejected by the Varnish cache server. … Read more
NBA superstar Kevin Durant has invested in Paris Saint-Germain soccer club with plans to consult on a potential expansion into basketball as part of his investment. The move comes after Qatar Sports Investments, PSG’s primary owner, acquired a direct minority stake in the team through Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman. Durant previously held a … Read more