A Boeing jet intended for a Chinese airline, Xiamen Airlines, landed back at the company’s US production hub in Seattle after being affected by the tit-for-tat tariffs launched by Donald Trump. The 737 MAX, which was meant for Xiamen Airlines, made refuelling stops in Guam and Hawaii on its 5,000-mile return journey. The jet’s market … Read more
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight, April 21st-22nd, producing anywhere between 10 and 100 shooting stars per hour. For Americans and Europeans, it’s an excellent viewing opportunity due to the constellation Lyra being high in the northern sky. The Earth crosses the path of a comet, Thatcher Comet, which forms the Lyrids meteor stream. This … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg took to the stand this week during the start of trial over the blockbuster antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp. Zuckerberg predicted that he might find himself in a similar position years ago, even proposing spinning off Instagram himself. In 2018, Zuckerberg raised … Read more
Are you looking for an instant life upgrade? Artificial intelligence (AI) can make a significant impact on our daily lives, helping us become more productive, informed, and calm. One popular AI platform is Gemini, which has transformed my life and can do the same for yours. Gemini offers various ways to improve your life. Here … Read more
Whisky, a popular front-end tool for running Windows games on macOS, is no longer receiving updates. The 18-year-old developer behind the project, Isaac Marovitz, hopes users will switch to CodeWeavers’ CrossOver product instead. Marovitz believes Whisky has not significantly contributed to the Wine community and faces stiff competition from CrossOver. “Practically zero” of his work … Read more
A chaotic town hall meeting in Coeur d’Alene has led to the filing of charges against six men associated with private security firm Lear Asset Management. The group, including five security guards and one assistant, are accused of battery and false imprisonment after a woman was dragged out of the auditorium by plainclothes security personnel. … Read more
Sony’s affordable wireless on-ear headphones, the WH-CH720N, have stood the test of time, offering superior noise cancellation and sound quality at a discounted price. Originally priced at $150, Amazon is now offering a limited-time deal of $98, a whopping 35% off. The WH-CH720N share the same powerful Sony V1 processor as the pricier WH-1000XM5 headphones, … Read more
A new study has found a significant link between prolonged antibiotic use in early childhood and an increased risk of chronic conditions such as asthma, food allergies, hay fever, and intellectual disability. The research, published this week in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, analyzed data from over 1 million children and found that exposure to … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed its first measles case for the year. The patient, under four years old from the Northwest Region, had recently traveled internationally and developed the illness. According to Meredith Robinson with VDH, it’s not uncommon for individuals who have traveled abroad to contract measles after returning to Virginia. The … Read more
GameStop has launched a limited-time trade-in deal for Xbox Series X consoles, offering up to $420.69 in store credit to customers who participate. The deal is available through April 26 and requires an active GameStop membership, specifically the Pro membership which costs $25 annually. The promotion appears to be legitimate, with some users reporting successful … Read more