US President Donald Trump’s administration has reached an unprecedented agreement with Nvidia and AMD, requiring the companies to pay 15% of their revenue from selling microchips in China. The deal is expected to net the government around $2 billion. The arrangement is seen as a price for keeping the US tech giants’ businesses afloat after … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently canceled $500 million in federal grants for mRNA vaccine research, citing concerns about the safety and efficacy of these vaccines. However, experts say that Kennedy’s decision is based on flawed data and misconceptions about the vaccines. According to sources close to the matter, Kennedy reviewed … Read more
James Arthur Lovell Jr., the legendary astronaut who survived the harrowing Apollo 13 mission, has passed away at the age of 97. Born on March 25, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, Lovell’s remarkable career spanned over five decades, taking him from test pilot to NASA astronaut and back again. Lovell graduated from the US Naval Academy … Read more
Roku has launched a new streaming app called Howdy without users’ explicit consent. The app provides ad-free content for $2.99 per month and is now available on all its devices, including TVs and mobile apps. Howdy was added to Roku’s platform in an effort to provide cost-effective access to various streaming services. However, some users … Read more
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will miss at least one week of action due to a procedure on his injured left thumb. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced Tuesday morning that Love is undergoing a ligament injury repair, which he believes will allow him to return to practice by next week. Head Coach Matt LaFleur … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced that the slate of honorees for this year’s Kennedy Center Honors will be revealed on Wednesday, leaving speculation over who will receive the prestigious award. The decision comes after Trump ousted board members and secured his position as chairman, giving him control over the selection process. According to reports, … Read more
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to come with an A19 Pro chip featuring a 5-core GPU, according to Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo. The leak claims that only the iPhone 17 Pro models will have the full 6-core GPU configuration. This is not the first time Fixed Focus Digital has accurately … Read more
Researchers have found that users of GLP-1 receptor agonists for diabetes are at a slightly higher risk of developing new-onset diabetic retinopathy (DR), despite lower risks of vision-threatening complications. According to a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open, the use of these medications increased the incidence of DR by 7% over a two-year … Read more
A collision between a Chinese guided-missile destroyer and a Philippine Coast Guard ship in the South China Sea has left analysts praising the “good fortune” that prevented more severe consequences. The incident occurred on Monday while personnel were distributing aid to Filipino fishermen near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela of the … Read more
A heatwave is raging across southern Europe, fueling dozens of wildfires that have forced thousands to flee their homes. Red heat alerts have been issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Balkans, warning of significant health risks. Spain’s temperatures are expected to reach 44C (111.2F) in Seville and Cordoba, with winds over … Read more