The recent closure of airspace in the Middle East due to Iran’s launch of drones towards Israel has had a significant impact on flights in the region. United Airlines, which had just resumed service to Tel Aviv after previous suspensions, was forced to cancel its Newark to Tel Aviv flight. Jordan and Iraq also closed
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Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent pitch for new legislation to crack down on noncitizen voting is based on misleading claims and unnecessary measures. The proposal to require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote is redundant given that it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in both state
As Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to reveal a new robotaxi product in August, it has come to light that Tesla has not applied for the necessary permits from two California agencies that regulate robotaxis. The lack of permits raises questions about the timeline for getting a robotaxi service up and running in the
On Thursday, Apple shares experienced a significant 4.3% increase, reaching a share price of $175.04. This marks Apple’s best performance since May 5, 2023. The surge in Apple’s stock price occurred amidst a strong day for technology stocks, particularly those in the artificial intelligence sector, as the Nasdaq Composite rose by 1.77%. It is important
Despite facing external and internal doubts and pressures over the past year, Alibaba underwent a historic overhaul with sweeping management changes. The company’s goal was to return to growth under the leadership of founder Jack Ma. Ma recently praised the company’s reorganization, highlighting the birth of a strong and courageous team within Alibaba. This restructuring
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s recent comments regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas have raised eyebrows and sparked controversy. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Austin stated that the U.S. has not seen any evidence of genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza. This assertion is troubling given the mounting evidence of civilian
Tesla recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer and father of two, who lost his life in a tragic accident involving his Model X SUV with Autopilot features activated. The incident took place near Mountain View, California, in 2018, when Huang’s vehicle crashed into a highway
Southwest Airlines faced another safety issue as an engine cowling fell off of one of its Boeing 737-800 planes during takeoff from Denver International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the engine cowling struck a wing flap of the aircraft. The flight, carrying passengers to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, was forced to return
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman’s recent remarks have sparked a debate about the future direction of interest rates in the country. While many of her fellow officials have hinted at possible rate cuts to counter inflation, Bowman has taken a different stance. She has cautioned that increasing interest rates might be necessary to control inflation
The recent surge in cocoa prices has caught the attention of many investors and analysts alike, with benchmark ICE cocoa futures surpassing the $10,000 threshold for the first time and surging more than 120% so far this year. Citi, in a recent research note, highlighted adverse weather conditions and demand expectations as key drivers for