President Donald Trump has reignited a push to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS), sparking worry among postal workers and advocates who fear it could harm services in some communities. The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has held over 260 rallies nationwide to preserve the USPS. The USPS, an independent agency that funds itself … Read more
NASA has dropped its long-standing tagline promoting the diversity of its Artemis lunar missions. The original phrase, which included the goal of landing the first woman, person of color, and international partner astronaut on the Moon, was introduced by the Biden Administration in 2021. The shift comes as part of a broader effort to purge … Read more
Apple is making significant changes to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) team in an effort to revamp its struggling Siri platform and develop a competitive AI product. John Giannandrea, senior vice president of Machine Learning and AI Strategy, will no longer be in charge of Siri and AI efforts. The move comes after months of criticism … Read more
Big Oil companies are lobbying the US Congress to shield themselves from climate lawsuits, claiming they face “massive liability” and will do everything to avoid facing evidence of their climate deception in court. Organizations such as Public Citizen, Center for Climate Integrity, and Make Polluters Pay have come out strongly against this move, urging lawmakers … Read more
DoorDash, a leading food delivery app, has announced a partnership with Klarna, a buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) service. This move allows customers to pay for their orders in installments or defer payments until a more convenient time. However, experts warn that BNPL services can lead to debt traps and increased financial burdens. DoorDash will offer customers … Read more
Nvidia, the leader in AI computing, recently made headlines at the Global Technology Conference (GTC) 2025. While investors were expecting a boost from the event, the company’s shares actually fell during the week. According to Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore, this lack of excitement may be due to the absence of significant news or surprises. … Read more
Fibre-cement maker James Hardie Industries has agreed to acquire US-based outdoor building products company AZEK in a cash and stock deal worth $8.75 billion, including debt. The acquisition is aimed at boosting growth with new offerings to homeowners. Under the deal, AZEK shareholders will receive $26.45 in cash and 1.034 James Hardie shares for each … Read more
US billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX may secure multibillion-dollar government contracts due to his role in the White House, according to The New York Times. Musk’s company is taking steps to win new federal contracts and support from the government. SpaceX has submitted four requests to build new rocket launchpads or increase launches from federal spaceports … Read more
The US State Department’s travel advisories have become increasingly restrictive for Americans traveling abroad. The UK and Germany have updated their foreign travel advice for the US, warning of strict entry rules and potential consequences for violating them. The UK now advises visitors to comply with US authorities, stating that those who break rules may … Read more
XRP, a cryptocurrency developed by Ripple Labs, saw its price rise about 12% after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) withdrew its case against the company on March 19. The decision comes as no surprise, given the Trump administration’s vocal support for the crypto industry. Ripple has been involved in a closely followed lawsuit … Read more