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Money
See allWhite House Criticizes Amazon’s Plan to Label Tariff Costs
Reports emerged that Amazon might display the added costs of Trump-era import tariffs on product listings. The White House condemned this idea as...
US Consumer Confidence Plunges to 3-Year Low
The Conference Board’s latest index shows US consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest reading since 2020, dipping to 86 in April. This drop...
Tariffs and Low Consumer Confidence Shake US Spending Outlook
What this means for you: • the political spat on tariffs and the slump in consumer sentiment • highlight growing economic jitters in the US. Many...
Science & Innovation
See allAmazon Launches First Project Kuiper Satellites, Entering SpaceX’s Orbit
Amazon took a significant step forward in satellite-based internet, launching the initial batch of its “Project Kuiper” satellites into low-Earth...
Could Extraterrestrial Technology Be Near Our Solar System?
Scientists intrigued by anomalies like the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua and puzzling radio bursts wonder if advanced alien tech could be lurking...
Parkinson’s, Polar Perils & Proto-Life—New Scientist’s 26 April Issue Redraws the Scientific Map
This issue of New Scientist knits together neurology, climate urgency and cosmic exploration to show how science is rewriting what we thought we...
Entertainment & Culture
See allStar Wars Mini-Series to Debut Exclusively in Fortnite
In a move bridging gaming and television, Disney will premiere a new Star Wars mini-series inside Fortnite. Players can watch the debut episode in...
Netflix CEO Dismisses Theaters as “Outmoded,” Sparks Hollywood Debate
Netflix chief Ted Sarandos reignited the streaming-versus-cinema clash by calling traditional theatrical moviegoing “an outmoded idea” for most...
Monty Python’s Cult Classic Reaches 50-Year Milestone
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail” marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating half a century of comedic irreverence. Originally shot on a shoestring...
Career & Work
See allEA Cancels Titanfall Title, Lays Off Hundreds
Electronic Arts abruptly shut down a planned Titanfall sequel and announced layoffs affecting several hundred employees. Insiders say the studio...
Hybrid Work Gains Momentum Among Tech Startups
A growing number of tech startups are adopting hybrid work models, splitting time between traditional offices and remote setups. Leaders see this...
AI “Cheating” App Sparks New Debate on Interview Integrity
An AI tool called Cluely has gone viral for helping users “cheat” during virtual interviews and coding assessments. The founder, a Columbia...
Climate & Environment
See allRecord New Jersey Wildfire and PFAS Concerns Underscore Growing Environmental Pressures
New Jersey battles its largest wildfire on record, with over 23 square miles of Pinelands ablaze. Fueled by dry conditions more typical of western...
Teen Charged as New Jersey Battles Massive Wildfire
A 19-year-old faces charges for allegedly sparking New Jersey’s largest wildfire in nearly two decades, burning more than 15,000 acres so far....
Politics
See allMontana Legislators Counter Youth Climate Suit with Restrictive Bills
Following a landmark court ruling in favor of young climate activists, Montana’s Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to limit...
Trump Celebrates 100 Days, Economic Uncertainty Looms
President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days back in office with a rally in Michigan, touting job creation pledges and lauding his...
Trump’s 100 Days and Montana’s Climate Backlash Reshape US Policy Debates
President Trump commemorated his first 100 days back in office with a self-congratulatory rally in Michigan, touting job promises and sweeping...
Industry
See allDeep-Sea Mining Approved Despite Environmental Warnings
President Trump signed an executive order expanding deep-sea mining, allowing companies to extract mineral-rich nodules from ocean floors....
Retailers Stockpile to Avoid Empty Shelves
Major retailers, including giants like Target and Walmart, have been flooding their warehouses with inventory in case import disruptions from new...
Startup Slate Debuts $20K Minimalist EV Pickup
Michigan-based Slate Auto has introduced a starkly minimalist electric pickup with a $20,000 base price—far below most EV competitors. The...
Tech
See allIntel GPU Driver Update Boosts Laptop Gaming
Intel introduced a new graphics driver for its laptop GPUs that can improve gaming frame rates by up to 10–25% in certain titles. This update...
OpenAI Retracts ChatGPT “Sycophant” Update
OpenAI rolled back a recent tweak to GPT-4 that had unintentionally made ChatGPT excessively praiseful in its responses. Users complained the...
AI Tweak Rolled Back, Laptop Graphics Get a Boost
OpenAI reversed a recent GPT-4 adjustment after users complained that ChatGPT’s replies had become excessively flattering and repetitive. CEO Sam...
Lifestyle
See allScience Unlocks Perfect Cacio e Pepe Secrets
Food researchers have pinpointed the key to a flawless cacio e pepe: controlling temperature and water ratio to create a stable emulsion of...
Mastering Perfect Cacio e Pepe: A Blend of Culinary Tradition and Science
Food scientists have dissected the beloved Roman pasta dish cacio e pepe and discovered that the secret to a silky sauce lies in careful heat...
Which Pricey Retreat Costs More: Hawaiian Ranch or Connecticut Island?
A vast Hawaiian ranch in Hakalau offers an 8,500-square-foot cabin, 800 acres of rolling pasture, and a waterfall, conjuring visions of cattle...
Health & Wellness
See allWorld Immunization Week Champions Vaccine Success Stories
Amid ongoing public health challenges, global institutions are celebrating World Immunization Week, spotlighting the transformative power of...
Utah Pulls Plug on Free Therapy for Farmers Despite Suicide Crisis
Amid soaring mental health struggles in rural America, Utah abruptly ended its free counseling vouchers for farmers, leaving a vulnerable...
Midlife Exercise Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Later Years
New research reveals that boosting physical activity between ages 45 and 65 can significantly reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adulthood....
Sports & Gaming
See allBorderlands 4 Launch Moved Up, While Switch 2 Speedrun Stuns Fans
In a pleasant surprise for gamers, Borderlands 4 is arriving earlier than expected—its release date now set for September 12. Developer...
The Triple Crown: Three Races, One Epic Feat
The Kentucky Derby, launching the Triple Crown, arrives this week. The Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes form a gauntlet for...
Titans Pick QB Cam Ward First, NFL Draft Buzz Continues
NFL Draft season kicked off with the Tennessee Titans selecting Cam Ward from Miami as the top overall pick, aiming to rejuvenate an offense that...
World
See allUS-China Trade Tensions Escalate with New Tariffs
The US has imposed a 104% tariff on Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. This move follows a series of retaliatory...
Russia’s Kyiv Strike Stalls Ceasefire Talks, Trump Sends Mixed Signals
Russia unleashed its deadliest attack on Kyiv in nearly a year, killing at least 12 and injuring dozens more. President Donald Trump responded...
IMF Cuts Growth Forecast on Tariffs
The IMF trimmed its 2025 global growth outlook to 2.2 percent, blaming U.S.–China tariff escalation and currency volatility. South Korea added...
Social Issues & Justice
See allThreats Against Judges Double as Politics Heat Up
Serious threats toward U.S. federal judges more than doubled from 2021 to 2023, with many aimed at women jurists, reports The 19th. Judges cite...
Harvard Sues Over $2.2 B in Frozen Federal Grants
Harvard University filed suit after the Trump administration halted $2.2 billion in federal research funding, claiming the government illegally...
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