For decades, gamers had good reasons to wait before buying a new console. Launch prices were high, game libraries were limited, and waiting a few years often meant choosing the “winning” console with better exclusives and third-party support. Most importantly, consoles consistently became cheaper over time, making patience a financially smart decision. From the Atari…
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Madison Thompson is a relentless investigator driven by one core belief: the truth matters. With a specialty in long-form investigative journalism, she’s exposed corruption, challenged corporate wrongdoing, and uncovered the stories institutions would rather keep buried.
Screwworm Resurgence Threatens U.S. as USDA Battles to Hold Failing Biological Line in Mexico
The U.S. faces a renewed biological threat: the resurgence of New World Screwworms, parasitic flies that lay eggs in the wounds or orifices of warm-blooded animals. The resulting larvae burrow into living flesh, causing painful, potentially deadly infections known as myiasis. These parasites are not only horrific in behavior but also devastating to livestock, inflicting…
Asus TUF Gaming T500 Combines Mobile CPU Power and RTX Graphics in a Compact, Rugged Desktop
Asus has introduced its latest compact gaming desktop, the TUF Gaming T500, which adopts a distinctive approach to delivering gaming performance. Departing from the norm, the T500 features mobile CPUs rather than conventional full-sized desktop processors. This innovative design provides a more compact, space-efficient build without sacrificing performance, making it an attractive option for gamers…
Employers added an unexpected 177,000 jobs, showing the job market remains strong. Jobless rate holds at 4.2%
American employers added 177,000 jobs in April, which was more than expected, showing the job market is still strong despite President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Although hiring dipped from a revised 185,000 in March, it was still higher than the 135,000 economists predicted. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.2%, according to the Labor…
US robot makers aim to outpace China in the humanoid race, but tariffs may challenge their goals
Tariffs weren’t part of the planned discussions at this week’s Robotics Summit, where thousands of people from the tech industry gathered to see different types of robots and talk about building and selling a new group of more self-operating machines. At least, tariffs weren’t part of the official discussions. “Jump up to the microphones,” said…
Coca-Cola posts strong quarterly profit, says tariff impact is manageable
Coca-Cola reported better earnings than expected for the first quarter and said that the effect of tariffs on its business should be “manageable.” Coca-Cola and other drink companies are facing a 25% tariff on aluminum used in cans and other materials. Last week, PepsiCo cut its full-year profit forecast due to the effect of these…
U.S. consumer confidence drops to a 5-year low due to concerns over tariffs
Americans’ confidence in the economy dropped for the fifth month in a row, reaching the lowest point since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as concerns over the effects of tariffs weighed heavily on people’s minds. The Conference Board reported on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.9 points in April, dropping to 86.…
US judge halts deportations of immigrants in west Texas under Alien Enemies Act for now
A federal judge in west Texas has joined other courts in temporarily stopping the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants under an old wartime law called the Alien Enemies Act. U.S. District Judge David Briones in El Paso made the decision on Friday while also ordering the release of a couple accused of being part of a…
Immigration is Trump’s most approved issue, though many believe he’s overreached, AP-NORC poll shows
President Donald Trump’s actions on immigration continue to be seen as one of his stronger areas as he increases deportations and focuses on people living in the U.S. without legal status, according to a new poll. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 46% of U.S. adults approve of…
Judge says Trump administration broke 2019 settlement by deporting man to El Salvador
A federal judge picked by President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to help bring back a man who was deported to El Salvador last month, even though he still had an active asylum application. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled on Wednesday that the government broke a 2019 settlement agreement when it…