Labor disputes are escalating across the United States and Europe. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has filed unfair labor practice charges against Costco, alleging that the wholesale giant is disrupting collective bargaining. The Union represents over 18,000 Costco workers nationwide. Meanwhile, a sanitation contractor was fined $171,919 for employing children to perform hazardous work at … Read more
Syrian rebels have discovered a massive network of illicit Captagon laboratories linked to the Assad regime, making Syria its largest producer of the synthetic drug. The revelation is part of the ongoing efforts by rebel fighters to expose secrets about the former regime since Assad fled the country. Inspectors found large-scale illegal factories hidden in … Read more
Broadcom reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, driven by soaring demand for generative AI infrastructure. The chipmaker’s artificial intelligence revenue increased 220% to $12.2 billion, more than tripling from the previous year. Revenue came in slightly below expectations at $14.05 billion, but Broadcom expects first-quarter revenue of $14.6 billion, just ahead of analyst estimates. Net income rose … Read more
Reality TV star Brandi Glanville has spent over $70,000 on medical tests and treatments in an effort to understand the cause of her facial disfigurement. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said she started experiencing health issues after filming a season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Glanville recently spoke about her … Read more
NASA is set to launch its SPHEREx observatory in late February 2025, providing unparalleled insights into the universe’s origins and evolution. The spacecraft, roughly the size of a subcompact car, will map the entire sky in 3D by capturing images in every direction, revealing hundreds of millions of stars and galaxies. The mission aims to … Read more
A six-animal avian flu outbreak has hit the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield, Ariz., killing five animals and infecting employees. The infected animals include a mountain lion, cheetah, kookaburra, swamphen, Andean goose, and white tiger. According to Kristy Hayden, president of the zoo, the swift response and robust biosecurity protocols helped limit the outbreak’s impact. … Read more
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a final rule limiting banks’ ability to charge overdraft fees, which are expected to save American consumers $5 billion annually. The new regulation will take effect October 1, 2025. Under the rule, banks can choose to charge a flat fee of $5 for overdrafts or limit … Read more
Scientists at the American Geophysical Union meeting in Washington are stumped over the recent record-breaking heat that began in 2023 and has continued into 2024. The cause of this unusual warmth remains unknown, with experts citing various factors including clouds, shipping emissions, volcanic eruptions, and climate change feedback loops. Climate researcher Robert Rohde noted that … Read more
CD Projekt SA has revealed the long-awaited ‘Witcher IV’, featuring the series’ adopted daughter, Ciri, as the protagonist. The nearly six-minute trailer showcases Ciri saving a young woman from being sacrificed by her father and slaying a monster using swordplay and magic. The game is built on customized Unreal Engine 5 technology, but a release … Read more
Elon Musk’s wealth has skyrocketed to almost $200 billion more than Jeff Bezos and worth more than Costco. His net worth jumped to $447 billion after Tesla stock surged 6% and SpaceX’s valuation rose to $350 billion, largely driven by employee share sales. Just five years ago, Musk was worth about $25 billion, and his … Read more