President Donald Trump held virtual meetings with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, NATO leaders, and European officials ahead of his scheduled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump expressed hope for a second meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, but the outcome depends on Friday’s talks. The U.S. president warned that severe consequences would follow … Read more
Quiet cracking is a new workplace issue that employers must address, according to Frank Giampietro, EY Americas’ chief well-being officer. It refers to employees who “show up, do their job, but struggle in silence,” despite not being happy with their roles. The current job market, with economic uncertainty and layoffs, has led many workers to … Read more
American Eagle Outfitters, a popular jeans brand among teens and young adults, has faced intense backlash over its latest marketing campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. The ad, which plays on the word “genes,” highlights Sweeney’s blue eyes and blonde hair, but some critics argue it perpetuates white privilege and discriminates against minorities and people with … Read more
Astronomers studying the TRAPPIST-1 system have discovered a crucial clue about its planets’ atmospheres. Three of the seven Earth-sized planets, including TRAPPIST-1 d, have shown no signs of an atmosphere or only extremely thin ones. This finding suggests that holding onto an atmosphere might be difficult for these planets due to their close proximity to … Read more
The Buffalo Bills have agreed on a four-year contract extension with running back James Cook, worth $48 million, including $30 million guaranteed. The deal makes him the team’s lead running back and secures his spot through 2029. Cook’s agent confirmed that negotiations were conducted in good faith, and the player’s participation in practice sessions helped … Read more
Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to the US, hiring autonomous vehicle operators in New York City to test its technology. The company is offering prototype vehicle operators up to $33.66 an hour to collect driving data and give detailed feedback. Drivers will need to be “tech-savvy” and familiar with autonomous driving systems. To operate … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, successfully launched tonight from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. The mission sent an advanced weather and climate satellite, Metop-SGA1, into orbit. Ariane 6, operated by Arianespace on behalf of the ESA, lifted off at 8:37 p.m. EDT and reached its destination about 64 minutes … Read more
Fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Cava are finally feeling the effects of a slowing consumer market. Diners are becoming more cautious about spending, citing economic uncertainty as the main concern. This trend is also affecting investors, who are trimming their holdings after outperforming the industry last year. The decline in foot traffic and sales growth … Read more
A violent altercation broke out during the second joint practice between the New York Jets and New York Giants on Wednesday. The incident began when Will McDonald tackled Tyrone Tracy Jr., sparking tension with the Giants’ offensive line, including Greg Van Roten. The situation escalated as Van Roten and McDonald clashed, prompting rookie Marcus Mbow … Read more
The time-honored 15% tip for restaurant service may be making a comeback. New data from Toast, a company providing restaurant-payment systems, shows that customers are becoming less generous with their gratuities. In the second quarter of 2025, average tip amounts at full-service restaurants fell to 19.1%, the lowest level since Toast began tracking it seven … Read more