Nissan Motor Corp. expects to post a loss of 700 billion yen ($4.9 billion) to 750 billion yen ($5.3 billion) for the fiscal year through March due to declining sales and devalued assets, citing higher impairment costs and reduced vehicle production. The automaker, which produces mid-size sedans like the Altima and luxury models like Infiniti, … Read more
US administration officials are concerned about the economic impact of China’s restrictions on rare-earth exports, which could cut off critical supplies to key industries and defense contractors. The move has sparked alarm among federal agencies, as Beijing curbs the export of these essential minerals used in military drones, consumer electronics, and electric cars. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/24/rare-earths-trade-war-us-china
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a soft robot capable of hopping forward and backward, inspired by the unique locomotion of nematode worms. The device, made of silicone rods with carbon-fiber spines, can jump up to 10 feet into the air, similar to the impressive leaps of the microscopic parasitic worm. The team drew inspiration … Read more
The Cleveland Browns will make history tonight as they select a player with their No. 2 overall pick. This marks the team’s first first-round pick since 2021, when they chose cornerback Greg Newsome II with the 26th overall selection. The Browns had previously traded away three first-round picks to Houston in exchange for quarterback Deshaun … Read more
Comcast’s broadband subscriber base shrank by 183,000 to 29.2 million in the March quarter, with residential customers falling from 30.1 million. CEO Mike Cavanagh acknowledged that Comcast is “not winning” in the market, citing price transparency and ease of doing business as primary causes for the decline. Comcast plans to address these issues by simplifying … Read more
Nvidia’s stock has seen its third consecutive day of gains, as the company continues to drive growth and investor confidence. According to recent updates, Nvidia’s stock price increased by 3.62% on April 24, 2025. This positive trend is a significant development for the technology giant, which remains a leader in the gaming and AI sectors. … Read more
Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, has been found to have a unique property that allows its peptidoglycan to persist in discrete tissues and trigger systemic responses similar to those experienced in chronic illnesses. This discovery provides new insights into the mechanisms of Lyme disease and potential therapeutic targets for its treatment. Researchers … Read more
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson made several spectacular saves to help his team defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. The highlight-reel save that he made on Jake Evans was initially thought to be a game-saver, but it actually went off the post. Thompson’s performance in the third period … Read more
China has launched its latest human spaceflight mission, Shenzhou 20, to the Tiangong space station. The spacecraft lifted off at 5:17 a.m. ET on Thursday morning (April 24) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Commander Chen Dong, who has flown on two previous missions, will be joined by rookie astronauts Chen Zhongrui … Read more
April is peak allergy season in the US, affecting over 100 million people. To prepare, consider using apps that track pollen counts, as well as implementing simple home changes. The Allergy Plus app (free on iPhone and Android) provides location-based forecasts, symptom trackers, and shareable information with family. The My Pollen Forecast app also offers … Read more