Ring founder Jamie Siminoff has returned to Amazon as a vice president, leading the teams behind popular smart home devices Ring, Blink, and Sidewalk. He is replacing Liz Hamren, who had taken over after Siminoff’s initial departure in 2021. According to an Amazon Q&A, Siminoff views his return as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” driven by the … Read more
The White House is quietly easing tensions with Russia by lifting travel sanctions on a key adviser to Vladimir Putin, while imposing biting trade tariffs on 185 countries. The move comes as President Donald Trump seeks to establish a new business relationship with Russia, despite launching a trade war against US allies. Kirill Dmitriev, the … Read more
US tariffs on imported goods will lead to higher prices for several grocery items, economists predict. The tariffs, announced by President Trump on Wednesday, are expected to impact around 40,000 products in a supermarket, including seafood, coffee, wine, nuts, and cheese. Food industry analyst Phil Lempert estimates that the tariffs will increase prices for about … Read more
The impact of new tariffs is already being felt globally, causing a ripple effect that could lead to layoffs, bankruptcies, and higher prices for consumers. The effects are immediate, with clothing retailers, bakers, and tech companies struggling to adapt to the changing landscape. The stock market is not an accurate reflection of Main Street businesses, … Read more
Ammar Mohammed, a 30-year-old civil servant, was just steps away from his family’s home when a US air strike hit the house, killing everyone inside. The explosion flung him aside, leaving him with bruises and cuts. Mohammed was visiting his wife’s relatives in Sanaa, Yemen, on the evening of March 15, when the air strike … Read more
A rare celestial event is unfolding tonight in the southwestern sky. Mars and Jupiter will appear alongside a half-lit moon, creating a “mini planet parade” that can be seen from mid-latitudes in the United States. The three bodies will be visible in the western sky at sunset on April 5. To spot them, look high … Read more
Billionaire Jared Isaacman is set to testify before the US Senate on April 9 as part of a hearing for President Donald Trump’s nomination to lead NASA. The hearing comes after Trump nominated Isaacman, co-founder of fintech firm Shift 4, to oversee the space agency. Isaacman made his fortune by processing payments for various businesses, … Read more
A federal judge has ordered the US government to return a man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, to the US by Monday, amid allegations that he was mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador due to an administrative error. The court found it likely that US authorities violated the law when removing Garcia from the … Read more
US President Donald Trump has unveiled tariffs on virtually all US trading partners, sparking mixed reactions from small business owners across the country. The 10% minimum baseline tariff rate will go into effect on April 5, while more targeted punitive levies will be imposed on certain countries. Farmers and agriculture-based businesses are among those most … Read more
Adia Barnes is leaving her position as head coach of the Arizona women’s basketball team to take over at Southern Methodist University (SMU). The move was confirmed by multiple sources, including Michael Lev at the Arizona Daily Star and this publication. Barnes has been vocal about needing resources to compete at the level she wants … Read more