What Canada's rail network closure could mean for U.S. supply chains
In Canada, disruptions to rail workers are typically short, but a prolonged outage can be damaging to farmers, automakers and other businesses.
World's second largest diamond found in Botswana
A huge 2,492-carat diamond, the second largest in the world, has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced on… Read More »World's second largest diamond found in Botswana
JD Vance's 'Never Trump Guy' Comment Becomes Viral TikTok Remix
A mash-up of the Ohio senator's years-old remarks with a hip-hop song is finding a wide audience, part of a new genre of videos on… Read More »JD Vance's 'Never Trump Guy' Comment Becomes Viral TikTok Remix
How Much Does It Cost To Charge Your Electric Car? It's Complicated
Another oddity of electricity pricing is demand charges. These are fees that EV charging site hosts pay that are based on their highest usage, in… Read More »How Much Does It Cost To Charge Your Electric Car? It's Complicated
Car hits DC Whole Foods facade in parking garage accident
A off-road vehicle appeared to have flown through the railing of a parking garage above a Whole Foods store in Washington, DC, and was seen… Read More »Car hits DC Whole Foods facade in parking garage accident
Chick-fil-A plans to launch streaming service with original shows
Enlarge / Would you like a streaming subscription with that? Watch out, Peacock. There's reportedly a new bird-themed video streaming service. Fast food chain Chick-fil-A… Read More »Chick-fil-A plans to launch streaming service with original shows
Will Powell's Jackson Hole Speech Lead to a Soft Landing?
Investors are eagerly awaiting Jerome Powell's policy speech at a symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday as labor figures suggest the economy is slowing.
Three years after the fall of Kabul, this Paralympic athlete hopes to inspire women around the world with her act of resistance
“Darkness” is the first word that comes to Zakia Khudadadi’s mind when she recalls the events that unfolded on August 15, 2021 in her native… Read More »Three years after the fall of Kabul, this Paralympic athlete hopes to inspire women around the world with her act of resistance
Mike Lynch, 'British Bill Gates', confirmed dead in superyacht wreck
British software magnate Mike Lynch, 59, has died after the superyacht he was in sank off the coast of Sicily, where he had been celebrating… Read More »Mike Lynch, 'British Bill Gates', confirmed dead in superyacht wreck
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries to boost tourism
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved granting free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia,… Read More »Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries to boost tourism
“We run a business” – why Microsoft’s Indiana Jones will be coming to the PS5
Enlarge / So I'm not stuck with the Xbox, am I? Bethesda Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the latest game from a… Read More »“We run a business” – why Microsoft’s Indiana Jones will be coming to the PS5
Canadian freight railways halt operations due to labour dispute
The closure could disrupt trade with the United States and other countries and have serious economic consequences for Canada.
Loyalty cards with dubious discounts should be avoided, according to Which?
According to research by consumer organisation Which?, loyalty cards may not be such good deals. The research revealed dubious discounts and items that are always… Read More »Loyalty cards with dubious discounts should be avoided, according to Which?
NASA wants clarity on Orion heat shield problem before Artemis II rocket is loaded
Enlarge / The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, consisting of the crew and service modules, was placed in a vacuum test chamber at… Read More »NASA wants clarity on Orion heat shield problem before Artemis II rocket is loaded
Google joins $250M deal to support California newsrooms
The deal includes $70 million from the state, which requires legislative approval. Some lawmakers objected, calling for a more comprehensive solution with tech companies.
