Microsoft has fired employees who protested its AI work with the Israeli military, sparking concerns about ethics, tech in warfare, and freedom of expression at work. A Peaceful Protest Turns Into Pink Slips What started as a quiet protest turned into something much louder. A group of Microsoft engineers, deeply worried about how their work…
Apple, the world’s most valuable tech company, just had a week to forget. In just three trading days, it lost a jaw-dropping $640 billion in market value. That’s almost the size of an entire economy — gone in a flash. Its stock price dropped by 19%, catching even seasoned investors off guard. So, what caused this steep…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says most business leaders believe the U.S. is already in a recession. Here’s what’s causing concern and what it means for you. A Wake-Up Call from the Top At a recent talk in New York, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, didn’t mince words. He said that many CEOs he talks to…
A fierce trade war is heating up again between the U.S. and China, as both sides exchange threats over tariffs. China says it’s not backing down after Trump announces a possible 50% increase in duties on Chinese imports. The Trade War Sparks Again The tension between the United States and China is rising fast —…
Many historians agree that Donald Trump’s trade tariffs policies share similarities with the highly criticized Smoot-Hawley Act from 1930, which they identify as the key factor for prolonging the Great Depression. Historical evidence proves that Trump was correct when he claimed tariffs brought no monetary gains to the United States while hurting its economic health….
Asian and European defense companies are outperforming American firms as their allies lose faith in Washington’s promises. Amid rising geopolitical tensions and defense budgets skyrocketing everywhere in Europe and Asia, weapon manufacturers in South Korea, Germany, and Singapore are experiencing torrential orders, analysts say, launching a decade-long defense boom. In an era when alliances are…
Health officials in California are raising concerns after three people died from hantavirus, the same rare and deadly illness that claimed the life of Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, earlier this year. A Tragic Cluster of Cases The new deaths occurred in Mammoth Lakes, a rural town in Mono County, where health officials say the…
Formerly the UK’s favorite river, the River Wye now suffocates under pollution resulting from industrial chicken rearing. Spanning 150 miles between the Welsh hills and the Severn Estuary, this once-tranquil watercourse has suffered a drastic downturn in recent years, and experts warn the situation may become even worse shortly. How Chicken Farming Is Damaging the…
After a break, the cruise line is now preparing to resume its operation once again, and with it, will offer memories of travel in the U.S. and Canada that last a lifetime. These small-ship cruises are meant to guide you to some of the most astonishing, undiscovered corners of North America, exactly as anyone interested…
A Bold Decision by the U.S. Government In a surprising and serious move, the United States has revoked all visas issued to South Sudanese nationals. This means anyone holding a passport from South Sudan will no longer be allowed to enter the U.S., and those already in the country may face legal uncertainty. The American…
