Elon Musk’s DOGE signed a $1.3 million agreement with the U.S. Labor Department for IT upgrades. While meant to improve tech efficiency, the deal contradicts earlier “free service” claims and faces a federal audit over data access and control. When Elon Musk launched his self-proclaimed Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE for short—it sounded like another bold…
In a dramatic and unexpected shift, President Donald Trump has decided to postpone a new round of sweeping tariffs, a move that only weeks ago was at the center of his bold agenda to redefine global trade. The announcement reflects mounting concern over the economic repercussions of further trade escalation — signaling a pivot from economic…
Presently, President Donald Trump’s intensifying trade conflict with China has reached unprecedented levels. The trade war initiated by the 2018 tariffs now reaches peak intensity because China enforced remarkable 125% import tariffs over an extremely brief period since the beginning. The newest trade war escalation between the United States and China has reignited global hostilities…
A new study from Japan suggests that individuals who are easily distracted by their smartphones may experience more intense physiological reactions and have a weaker connection with their bodily sensations. Researchers at Hokkaido University explored the impact of smartphone-related attention on both mental focus and physical response. The results, published in Communications Psychology, reveal that individuals…
A New Way To Spend Your Layover Anyone who has experienced a long international layover knows just how exhausting and frustrating it can get. Waiting in those crowded terminals, tired from long flights, really seems to stretch the journey even further. But now American Airlines has come out with a new program that makes these…
In an emotional disclosure, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran revealed his 2022 suicide attempt, hoping to connect with people who feel isolated and alone. Duran came forward in an episode of the Netflix docuseries The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox. He shared that he attempted suicide after struggling early in his baseball career. “Talking about…
A Colombian high court has held that the hit song “+57,” performed by urban music celebrities Karol G and J Balvin, infringed on the rights of children through lyrics that were determined to “sexualize minors.” The decision has sparked further debate around responsibility in music and the protection of youth in media. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, orders the artists…
Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, members of a category of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have gained popularity over the years due to their ability to regulate blood sugar levels and assist patients in losing weight. Numerous individuals with type 2 diabetes and obesity have been prescribed the drugs, but increasingly,…
A Chip Giant Under the Microscope Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a cornerstone of the global chip supply chain, is facing a potentially billion-dollar problem. The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched an investigation into the company’s role in producing chips that allegedly ended up in Huawei’s high-end AI processor — a potential violation of…
Countries are negotiating the world’s first global carbon tax on shipping pollution with a goal to curb the industry’s climate footprint and support climate programs to be confronted by vulnerable nations. Setting Sail Towards Change A dramatic shift in global thinking is underway. For the first time, countries are collaborating on the idea of imposing…
