US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering suing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the renovation plans of the central bank’s headquarters. According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump wrote on his social media platform that he was “considering allowing a major lawsuit against Powell to proceed” due to what he perceives as … Read more
US budget airline Spirit Airlines has warned investors that it may not survive as a going concern due to its cash crunch. In its latest shareholder report, the company expressed concerns about being able to raise enough funds to pay creditors on time. This warning comes just five months after Spirit Airlines exited bankruptcy court … Read more
A rare celestial event occurred on Tuesday, August 12, as the planets Venus and Jupiter aligned in the eastern sky. This marked the first act of a six-planet “planet parade” visible before sunrise. The next several days will feature increasingly spectacular planetary displays. Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets in the solar system, were … Read more
A recent surge in cases of the chikungunya virus has broken out in southern China’s Guangdong province. The mosquito-borne disease causes severe joint pain, fever, and can persist for years or even be fatal in rare cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel warning three days ago, advising people to take … Read more
A new study from the UK found that taking short, moderate-intensity walks can significantly improve overall health. By committing just 75 minutes a week to brisk walking, individuals can lower their risk of early death by 23%, cardiovascular disease by 17%, and cancer by seven percent. University of Central Florida assistant professor A’Naja Newsome suggests … Read more
A user attempting to access a website has been met with an error message stating that their browser’s settings may be causing issues. The problem is likely due to the use of ad blockers or extensions that disable JavaScript, which is a crucial element for many websites. Additionally, some browsers may not support cookies, leading … Read more
US President Donald Trump has urged Goldman Sachs’ CEO David Solomon to replace his chief economist, Jan Hatzius, over a report suggesting tariffs will soon hit consumers hard. The report estimated Americans absorbed 22% of tariff costs by June but predicted this share would rise to 67% by October. Trump claimed the bank’s economists are … Read more
A Chilean judge has agreed to suspend proceedings against 19-year-old pilot Ethan Guo, who became stranded on a remote Antarctic island after landing without permission. Guo, an American social media influencer, was attempting to fly solo around the world, raising funds for cancer research. Prosecutors accused Guo of providing false information about his landing point … Read more
A Dangerous Escalation of the Science Wars By Céline Gounder, Infectious Disease Physician and Epidemiologist As a member of President Biden’s Covid-19 Advisory Board, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the science wars over vaccines have become increasingly divisive. Recently, I received an anonymous email from a far-right American website falsely claiming that I had killed my … Read more
US President Donald Trump has suddenly reversed his stance on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s resignation, calling the CEO’s career an “amazing story” just days after demanding his removal. Last week, shares of Intel plummeted after Tan came under fire from Trump, who had accused him of being “highly conflicted and must resign immediately”. However, in … Read more