Canada Halts Tesla Rebates: Transport Minister Cites US Tariffs In Ban On Future EV Incentives
Canada has stopped C$43 million ($30.11 million) in rebate payments for Tesla. This move came after U.S. President Donald Trump introduced several new tariffs, with most of them set to take effect in early April.
USPS Chief Louis DeJoy Resigns Amid Privatization Debate, Trump Administration Scrutiny
Louis DeJoy, appointed postmaster general during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced in February that he would step down. He led the USPS through the pandemic and two high-turnout elections with increased mail-in ballots.
23andMe Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy — How To Delete Your Data
California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized that California's privacy laws give people control over their data. Given 23andMe's financial issues, he encouraged consumers to consider requesting the deletion of their genetic data and any stored genetic samples.
NTSB Identifies 68 Bridges For Risk Evaluations Following Baltimore Tragedy—See Full List
The NTSB recommendation comes as officials shared new details about the Key Bridge collapse investigation on Thursday, stating that the bridge was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical or essential bridges.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Transgender Military Ban, Calls It 'Soaked In Animus'
Judge Ana Reyes, from Washington, D.C., noted that this ban "is soaked in animus and dripping with pretext. Its language is unabashedly demeaning, its policy stigmatizes transgender persons as inherently unfit, and its conclusions bear no relation to fact."
Harvard Expands Financial Aid: Who Qualifies For Free Tuition Under The New Policy?
Harvard University announced Monday that Harvard College will be made free for students from families earning $100,000 or less. Meanwhile, students from families earning $200,000 or less will receive free tuition.
What Is Floodlighting? This New Dating Trend Might Be Killing The Spark
Floodlighting describes a situation where a person reveals too much vulnerability at once, making the conversation feel like a test rather than a natural way to connect.
Tesla Says It Could Face Retaliatory Tariffs
Many U.S. businesses have expressed concerns about Trump's tariffs, but Tesla's statement stands out because the company is led by Elon Musk, a close ally of the president.
Walmart's Push For Supplier Discounts Draws Scrutiny From China Amid Trade War
China's state-run broadcaster CCTV reported that officials from the country's Ministry of Commerce recently met with executives from the U.S. retail giant to discuss reports that Walmart requested price reductions from Chinese suppliers to counteract the effects of the Trump administration's tariffs.
FBI Alert: Massive 'Smishing' Scam Targets iPhone, Android Users Nationwide
Hackers have set up over 10,000 websites to launch a new wave of attacks. The FBI advises iPhone and Android users to delete any suspicious text messages immediately to stay safe.
Apple Plans Major Software Overhaul To Redesign Iphone, Ipad, And Mac Interfaces: Report
The upcoming changes will be part of iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, code-named "Luck," and macOS 16, called "Cheer." These updates are set to deliver more than just a new look. They will bring the most significant improvements to Mac software since the Big Sur update in 2020 and the most noteworthy iPhone redesign since iOS 7 in 2013.
Who Will Buy TikTok? Trump Confirms Talks With Four Bidders
TikTok's future has been uncertain since a law was enacted on Jan. 19, requiring its owner, ByteDance, to sell the platform due to national security concerns or face a ban.
Who Were The 10 Democrats Who Voted To Censure Al Green — And Why?
Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington, introduced the resolution to censure Green, noting that Green's actions violated proper conduct in the House. The resolution passed mostly along party lines, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans in support, while two lawmakers chose to vote "present."
Alibaba's AI Breakthrough With QwQ-32B Boosts Chinese Tech Stocks And Market Sentiment
After the launch, Alibaba's shares rose over 8% in Hong Kong, which also helped boost the Chinese tech stocks' index by about 5%, putting it on track for its strongest close since 2021.
OpenAI Vs. Elon Musk: Judge Rejects Bid To Block For-Profit Shift, Trial Possible
The company is still managed by a nonprofit parent organization but has faced challenges in its efforts to become a for-profit business, partly due to opposition from Elon Musk, who has become a major rival of Sam Altman.
TSMC To Invest $100 Billion To Expand Chip Manufacturing In US, Trump Announces
The move aligns with Trump's broader push to boost investments in American manufacturing. It will support the development of three new advanced chip plants, expanding beyond TSMC's existing facility and two ongoing projects in Arizona. The expansion is expected to generate tens of thousands of jobs.
51% Of Americans Support Automatic US Citizenship: Survey Reveals Deep Partisan Divide
The survey found that 76% of Democrats believe all children born in the U.S. should automatically become citizens. This view was shared by 54% of Independents and 26% of Republicans.
Kash Patel Eyes UFC Collaboration To Boost FBI Agents' Fitness Levels
Reports say that Kash Patel aims to strengthen the FBI through collaboration with the UFC, whose CEO, Dana White, is a wealthy businessman known for supporting President Donald Trump's re-election.
Texas Reports First US Measles Death In A Decade Amid Growing Outbreak
During a briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Lara Johnson, Chief Medical Officer for Covenant Health Service Area explained that measles can only be prevented if enough people are vaccinated. As vaccination rates drop across the country, more outbreaks are likely to occur.
Trump-Backed Byron Donalds Announces Florida Governor Bid, Setting Up Clash With DeSantis
Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has promoted his wife, Casey, as the potential candidate, setting the stage for a potential showdown between him and Trump.
Joann To Close All 800 Stores After Failing To Find Buyer
Joann's stores, website, and mobile app will remain open while the company conducts its going-out-of-business sales. Customers can continue to purchase their favorite products during this time.
MSNBC Drops Joy Reid's Show Amid Network Programming Overhaul
Before hosting "The ReidOut," Joy Reid was the host of MSNBC's weekend talk show "AM Joy" from 2016 to 2020.
Celsius To Acquire Energy Drink Rival Alani Nu For $1.8 Billion; Stock Surges 21%
The purchase price consideration comprises $1,275 million of cash and a $25 million earn-out and $500 million (or approximately 22.5 million shares) of newly issued restricted shares of Celsius Holdings common stock, representing approximately 8.7% pro-forma ownership.
Letitia James Backs Adrienne Adams For NYC Mayor To Block Cuomo's Return
A Democratic elected official revealed that James has been reaching out to gauge support for New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, who was preparing for retirement. Sources say there is concern that none of the current candidates can defeat former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy To Step Down
DeJoy became the head of the postal service in 2020 during a period of major financial and operational challenges.
Southwest Airlines To Cut 1,750 Jobs In First-Ever Mass Layoffs
Southwest anticipates these job cuts will save $210 million in 2025 and $300 million in 2026. However, the company will also incur a one-time expense of $60 million to $80 million for severance and other related costs.
Why Gen Z Is Ditching The 9-5 For 'Mini-Retirements' And Prioritizing Well-Being
The "mini-retirement" trend, also known as "micro-retirement," first gained momentum on TikTok, where young people could be seen showing how they prioritize their well-being and happiness by stepping away from work whenever possible.
Valentine's Day Spending: Gen Z Leads With $235 Budget, Survey Finds
The survey also revealed that men feel twice as much financial pressure about Valentine's Day compared to women.
Baidu's Ernie Bot Goes Free As AI Battle Intensifies Against DeepSeek, OpenAI
Baidu also announced that it will launch an advanced search feature, which will be available for free starting April 1. The company said this feature will have better reasoning abilities and tool integration, allowing it to provide more expert-level responses.
Botulism Risk Prompts Recall Of Canned Tuna At Costco, Walmart, Trader Joe's: Full List Of Affected Products
The manufacturer issued the recall due to a defect on the cans' "easy open" pull lid that could result in leakage or Clostridium botulinum contamination.