Fareed Zakaria, a CNN commentator, expressed excitement about President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a “Department of Government Efficiency” led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The department aims to test the Republican Party’s promises on government spending. This development is seen as an opportunity for Trump to scrutinize wasteful spending in the government, which could … Read more
Elon Musk and co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy claim to be able to cut $2 trillion from the annual federal budget. However, this target is unrealistic. To put it into perspective, a recent chart shows projected federal spending in fiscal year 2025, with Social Security accounting for the largest single program. Musk’s proposed cuts primarily target “waste, … Read more
Super Micro Computer’s stock surged more than 30% on November 19 after appointing a new independent auditor and submitting a compliance plan to Nasdaq. This move addressed two pressing concerns: the departure of its auditor Ernst & Young and a delayed filing for its 10-K report, which could have led to delisting. However, despite this … Read more
GSC Game World, the developer of post-apocalyptic first-person horror shooter Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, has released its first post-launch patch. The update aims to fix various bugs and crashes that have plagued the game since its launch last week. The patch includes several key fixes, such as crash fixes for issues with rendering, skeletal … Read more
Donald Trump Jr. is playing a significant role in shaping his father’s cabinet, selecting loyalists and anti-establishment candidates for top positions. Despite claims of influence, the sources say Don Jr.’s involvement is more advisory than hands-on. Trump has favored family members for political advice, but this time it’s Don Jr. who seems to be guiding … Read more
Russia is set to completely halt its natural gas transit to Europe through Ukraine as of January 1, 2025, according to Ukrainian officials and energy news outlets. This comes after years of reduced volumes, with flows decreasing from 117 billion cubic meters in 2008 to just 14.65 billion in 2023. Ukraine’s military has taken control … Read more
Bitcoin’s price plummeted to $96,256, reversing its record high of $99,645 set on November 22. The decline comes after a 44% surge since November 5, triggered by Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory. Despite breaching the $100,000 milestone, Bitcoin lost over $60 billion in market value during its pullback. Data from Coinglass revealed $500 million … Read more
Apple’s latest update, iOS 18.2, brings significant changes to the Mail app, including a major redesign that brings more visual appeal and organization features. The new design focuses on contact photos for senders, creating an inbox that looks similar to threads in the Messages app. The biggest change is the categorization of emails into four … Read more
In Stalker 2, navigating through dark areas can be a challenge. Fortunately, you can turn on your flashlight using a simple method. Press the RB button on Xbox or Tab on PC to activate the flashlight, and press it again to turn it off. While turning on your flashlight can help illuminate the Zone, some … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has made headlines by nominating a number of his supporters for positions within his administration, including Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Matt Gaetz, Pam Bondi, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and others. These choices have sparked concerns that the new administration may prioritize loyalty over qualifications. Musk, who owns social media platform X, has … Read more