Amazon is currently offering a 20% discount on the new Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, making it the best deal available for this e-reader. Normally priced at $279.99, the discounted price drops to its lowest point. The Kindle Colorsoft was released in October 2024 as a colorful alternative to the usual Kindles. It’s ideal for reading … Read more
Being polite to artificial intelligence has an unexpected cost – tens of millions of dollars for tech companies like OpenAI. CEO Sam Altman revealed that users’ good manners towards ChatGPT have resulted in significant electricity costs. OpenAI’s experience is not unique, as generative AI models are known to consume substantial energy, particularly during training. Microsoft’s … Read more
Southwest Airlines has pulled its full-year 2025 and 2026 EBIT guidance, citing “macroeconomic uncertainty” as the reason for the decision. The carrier plans to scale back its domestic schedule in the second half of the year, following Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The airline expects unit revenue to be flat to down by up … Read more
A recent KFF poll reveals that many Americans are unsure about the truth behind measles vaccine claims. The poll found that parents who doubt the safety of vaccines are more likely to delay or skip recommended vaccinations for their children, putting them at risk of contracting diseases like measles. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/04/23/measles-vaccine-misinformation-poll
US President Donald Trump’s sudden shift in rhetoric towards Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reflected the private lobbying of his senior advisers, who urged him to back off his incendiary attacks on the central bank. The president’s change of heart came after several administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to exempt carmakers from some of the country’s tariffs, a move aimed at boosting the automotive industry and mitigating the impact of a trade war. The decision comes as Trump continues to flex his muscles in international trade negotiations. The exemptions are expected to apply to certain imported … Read more
Astronomers from MIT have discovered a planet about 140 light-years from Earth that is rapidly crumbling to pieces, shedding massive amounts of surface minerals into space. The planet, dubbed BD+05 4868 Ab, has a mass similar to Mercury’s but orbits its star much closer, resulting in temperatures of up to 1,600 degrees Celsius. The team … Read more
The NFL’s annual pre-draft media event allowed an anonymous coach to share scathing comments about Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, sparking outrage among fans and experts. The quote, which was widely shared on social media, described Sanders as “entitled” and claimed he was not good enough to play in the league. Many critics, including Kyle Brandt, … Read more
A middle schooler in Lucas, Texas, has tested positive for measles, marking the first known case in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The student attends Willow Springs Middle School and is part of a district where 96% of seventh graders were vaccinated for measles last year. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/dallas-area-reports-first-measles-case-in-middle-school-child
Organizers of Fyre Festival’s sequel have canceled plans to hold it in Mexico next month due to a dispute with local officials, marking the second major disruption since its announcement in February. The event was set to take place in Playa del Carmen on May 30 but will not go ahead as planned. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/04/17/fyre-festival-2-postponed