Elon Musk announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, aiming to challenge the established Republican and Democrat parties. However, critics argue this is a thinly veiled attempt to further consolidate wealth and power, citing Musk's significant financial contributions to the Republican party and his association...
The US government will become the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the operator of America's only active rare earth mine, to reduce reliance on China. A 10-year agreement guarantees a minimum price for neodymium and praseodymium, crucial for modern technologies. The DoD will invest $400 million in new...
Several laptop deals are available. The MSI Katana A15 (RTX 4070) is $1349, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is $1099, and the Dell 14 Plus is $849. Gaming laptops on sale include the HP Omen Transcend 14 (RTX 5050) for $1429, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i...
Nintendo is ending its Switch game voucher program on January 30, 2026. The program, launched in 2019, allowed Switch Online members to buy two eligible games for $99.98, offering savings. While purchases will cease then, existing vouchers remain valid for a year after purchase. Nintendo will continue...
Britain and France have agreed to a pilot program to return some migrants crossing the English Channel by small boats to France. The "one in, one out" deal aims to deter illegal crossings, with Britain sending back some migrants while accepting an equal number with legitimate asylum claims. ...
Golfer Charley Hull withdrew from the Evian Championship after collapsing on the 4th tee due to illness. The world No. 19 received medical attention on the course and was helped onto a cart after a second collapse following her tee shot. Hull, battling a virus, was at even...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament. The motion, primarily backed by far-right MEPs, accused her of undermining EU trust through unlawful actions, specifically citing undisclosed text messages with Pfizer's CEO. The vote failed to reach the required two-thirds majority,...
The US government filed a lawsuit against California, alleging that the state's egg production regulations have caused nationwide price increases. The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles federal court, claims California's rules, intended to improve animal welfare, create "unnecessary red tape" violating the federal Egg Products Inspection Act's requirement...
The Independent, a US news outlet committed to unbiased reporting, is covering crucial issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Their work includes investigations, documentaries like 'The A Word' focusing on women's reproductive rights, and on-the-ground reporting. They remain committed to providing free access to quality...
Earth experienced its shortest day on record on July 9th, 2025, clocking in 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds shorter than 24 hours. This is attributed to the moon's gravitational pull and its maximum declination. Scientists predict two more shorter-than-usual days this summer. While Earth's rotation generally slows down over...
