FedEx Shares Plunge 11% Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

FedEx shares plummeted 11% on Friday, wiping out gains from the previous week, as the parcel delivery firm cut its annual forecasts, fueling concerns about the health of US manufacturing. The company’s warning comes amid uncertainty triggered by President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on trading partners. CEO Raj Subramaniam expressed his concerns about navigating a “challenging … Read more

Accessing the Web for Enhanced Insights with Claude

Claude has gained the ability to search the web, providing more up-to-date information to enhance its accuracy on tasks that require recent data. This update enables users to access real-time insights and receive direct citations for fact-checking purposes. For businesses and professionals, Claude’s web search feature is particularly useful. Sales teams can utilize it to … Read more

Social Security to Enforce Stronger Identity Verification

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement stronger identity checks for millions of people starting March 31. The new policy requires individuals without access to an online “My Social Security” account to visit agency field offices in person with proof of their identity. According to Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek, the SSA aims to protect Americans’ … Read more

Europe’s Armsmakers Meet Demand as Governments Step Up Orders

Europe’s arms manufacturers have increased production capacity in response to growing demand, but critics argue that more needs to be done. The European Union has proposed various initiatives to boost defense spending, and recent data shows that some of the continent’s largest defense firms are meeting this demand. Data compiled by The Economist reveals that … Read more

US Housing Market Sees Slight Respite Ahead of Spring

The US housing market is experiencing a slight respite ahead of spring, with existing home sales increasing 4.2% from January, according to the National Association of Realtors’ report. However, this positivity comes amidst ongoing uncertainty due to tariffs, inflation, and interest rates. While some regions, such as Florida’s condo market, are seeing increased listings, others … Read more

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Prepares for Historic Splashdown

Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are just one hour away from splashing down aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The deorbit burn is set to begin at 5:11 p.m. EDT, with splashdown scheduled for approximately 5:57 p.m. Weather conditions remain favorable, clearing the way for a successful landing. The … Read more

BYU’s Demin Delivers on Promise as Cougars Stun VCU

BYU guard Dallin Hall had a feeling that freshman point guard Alex Demin was going to have a big game. During team dinner Wednesday night, Hall told Demin he was about to have his finest hour as a Cougar. And the 19-year-old freshman delivered, scoring 15 points on 6 of 11 shooting in BYU’s 80-71 … Read more