H20 Chip in U.S.-China Crossfire Nvidia, one of the leading forces in AI chip manufacturing, revealed this week it expects to take a $5.5 billion charge in the first quarter due to the U.S. government blocking exports of its H20 AI chips to China. The H20 chip had been specifically developed for the Chinese market to comply with…
Unexpected Tariff Hike Derails Tesla’s Schedule Tesla had planned to start trial production of its much-anticipated Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi, by October 2025, with full-scale manufacturing to follow in 2026. The Semi, Tesla’s electric long-haul truck, was also scheduled to roll off production lines in Nevada soon. But then came the tariff bombshell. Tesla was prepared…
A dangerous sandstorm raged through central and southern Iraq on Monday, taking more than 1,800 to hospitals with breathing difficulties, health officials said. The storm, which was the most severe of the year, also prompted authorities to close airports temporarily and greatly lowered visibility in the affected areas. Widespread Respiratory Emergencies Hospitals in Muthanna province…
A Sudden Drop in Aussie Visitors Something surprising is happening, Australians are ditching the United States as a travel destination. In the biggest drop since the COVID-19 pandemic, travel from Australia to the U.S. has fallen sharply. In just one month, over 4,500 fewer Aussies boarded flights to America. A Travel High in March 2024…
The Last of Us is off to a strong start in season two. The post-apocalyptic HBO drama drew 5.3 million viewers across HBO and Max on Sunday night, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. This show beats the numbers from its series premiere two years ago. That total includes linear airings, replays, and streaming on Max….
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published a notice of concern over the vulnerability of the nation’s drug supply chain to counterfeit Ozempic. The agency acted promptly after receiving a report on April 3 2025,from Novo Nordisk, the drug maker of Ozempic, that illegal distributors had brought into circulation counterfeit copies of…
Apple is taking a bold new step in the AI race—but staying true to its privacy-first roots. In its latest move, the tech giant plans to use real user data to improve its artificial intelligence models. But here’s the twist: your personal data will never leave your device. Let’s break down how Apple is doing…
In a dramatic reversal, U.S. stock markets saw a significant boost following the Trump administration’s announcement of temporary tariff exemptions on essential electronic items, including smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors. The action brought instant relief to tech giants that are heavily dependent on Chinese manufacturing, like Apple, Dell, and Nvidia, whose stocks recorded sharp gains. Tech…
A gigantic black hole, hidden in a distant galaxy within the Virgo constellation, is waking up, and it’s putting on quite the show for astronomers. The galaxy, called SDSS1335+0728, located around 300 million light-years from Earth, was previously quiet and uneventful. But in 2019, it suddenly lit up, drawing the attention of telescopes worldwide. Then in…
A Growing Concern for LGBTQ+ Travelers If you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community and planning a trip to the United States, it might be time to pause and do a little more research. Over the past year, there’s been a noticeable rise in laws and policies across several U.S. states that target LGBTQ+ rights, sparking…
