23andMe Bankruptcy Sparks Fears Over Sale of Genetic Data Millions of Americans who sent their DNA to 23andMe—hoping to discover long-lost relatives or assess health risks—now face the unsettling prospect that their genetic data could be sold to the highest bidder. As the company moves through bankruptcy proceedings,

BlackRock’s Larry Fink Sounds the Alarm on America’s Retirement Crisis While short-term economic uncertainty dominates discussions among CEOs, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is urging a greater focus on retirement planning—an issue he believes is dangerously overlooked. Fink, a longtime advocate for retirement security, has frequently warned of

Gen Z’s Financial Struggles: Spending Outpaces Savings Younger Americans are financially vulnerable, with less than a month’s worth of savings to cover their expenses—leaving them at risk should the economy take a downturn. Spending More Than They Save According to Bank of America Institute’s latest analysis,

Florida’s Citrus Industry Faces Devastating Decline Florida’s once-thriving orange industry has been in steep decline for over two decades, battered by disease, extreme weather, and shifting economic pressures. Storms, Disease, and Shrinking Groves When Hurricane Irma ripped through the state’s orange belt in 2017, Florida’s citrus

Trump-Backed Crypto Firm World Liberty Financial to Launch Stablecoin World Liberty Financial, a crypto project backed by President Donald Trump, has announced plans to launch a stablecoin pegged 1:1 with the US dollar. The move signals his administration's growing support for digital tokens, which play a crucial

Ferrari’s Buyers Are Getting Younger, Says CEO The average Ferrari buyer is getting younger, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna. Today, 40% of new Ferrari owners are under 40, a significant jump from 30% just 18 months ago. The Italian luxury sports car brand has long been known for its

Gen Z: Struggling Today, Dominating Tomorrow Gen Z is navigating a paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle, juggling sky-high rent while surviving on budget meals like 99-cent ramen. But in just a decade, they’re set to become the world’s most powerful economic force. In 2022, Gen Z’s total income stood at

India Considers Major Tariff Cuts to Secure U.S. Trade Deal India is open to reducing tariffs on over half of U.S. imports worth $23 billion as part of the first phase of an ongoing trade deal with Washington, according to two government sources. This move would mark India’

UBS Strategist Warns of Further S&P 500 Decline as U.S. Consumer Weakens The U.S. consumer is showing signs of fatigue, which could weigh further on stock prices, setting the stage for another 8% drop in the S&P 500, according to Bhanu Baweja, chief strategist

FBI Issues Warning Amid Ongoing Protests Against Tesla Linked to Anti-Trump Sentiment The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public alert urging citizens to "remain vigilant and report suspicious activity," as protests against automaker Tesla continue to be used as a platform for opposing the Trump

Trump Hints at Exemptions as Reciprocal Tariffs Loom President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that his administration may grant exemptions to certain nations when it rolls out reciprocal tariffs on imports next week. “I may give a lot of countries breaks,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “It’s

Trump’s ‘America First’ Policies Dampen International Travel to the U.S. International tourism to the U.S. is taking a major hit, with visits expected to drop by 5.1% this year instead of rising, according to a new forecast from research firm Tourism Economics. The firm had previously

Does Money Buy Happiness? It Depends on How You Spend It New research from a multinational psychology study at the University of British Columbia (UBC) suggests that money can buy happiness—but what you spend it on and where you live make a big difference. Spending and Happiness Vary by

Your Future Coworker Might Not Be Human The workplace is on the brink of transformation. Instead of humans huddled in cubicles, employees will soon find themselves working alongside AI-powered digital colleagues. According to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, artificial intelligence could reach human-level capabilities within just a few years—not

Federal Student Loan Payment Hikes Leave Borrowers Struggling If you’re one of the 42 million borrowers with federal student loan debt, now might be the time to check your payment portal. Many borrowers are seeing their monthly payments skyrocket due to changes in income-driven repayment programs—a shift that

Elon Musk Claims DOGE Team Works 120-Hour Weeks, Raising Questions About Work-Life Balance In February, Elon Musk stated that he and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were working 120 hours per week. “Our bureaucratic opponents optimistically work 40 hours a week,” Musk added. “That is why

U.S. Convenience Store Sales Decline as Consumers Cut Back on Spending Americans are buying fewer snacks, cigarettes, and convenience items, reflecting broader financial strain amid shifting tariff policies, economic uncertainty, and recession fears. Sales volume at U.S. convenience stores declined 4.3% in the year ending February 23,

China Develops Deep-Sea Cable Cutting Tool with Dual-Use Potential The China Ship Scientific Research Centre (CSSRC) and its State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles have developed an advanced deep-sea cable cutting tool capable of severing armored subsea communication cables. These cables—constructed from steel, rubber, and polymer—carry approximately

USPS Privatization Proposal Sparks Debate Over Future of Postal Service In December, former President Donald Trump suggested moving the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) under the Department of Commerce as part of a broader restructuring effort. Recently, Louis DeJoy, the Trump-appointed postmaster general, signaled interest in collaborating with DOGE to

Proposed Ban Targets Synthetic Food Dyes and Loopholes in FDA Oversight A sweeping ban on unnecessary synthetic color additives in food and beverages is under consideration, aiming to eliminate artificial dyes commonly found in cereals, soft drinks, and confectionery. The move would primarily affect products sold in the U.S.

Trump Hints at Exemptions as Reciprocal Tariffs Loom President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that his administration may grant exemptions to certain nations when it rolls out reciprocal tariffs on imports next week. “I may give a lot of countries breaks,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “It’s

Elon Musk, leading a government cost-cutting effort, recently declared on X—his social media platform—“No advertising for pharma.” Meanwhile, Brendan Carr, former FCC commissioner and Trump’s pick to head the agency, has suggested that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could enforce a potential ban on pharmaceutical ads. “I

A newly surfaced video claims to showcase a massive electric vehicle mega factory under construction in China. The drone footage, purportedly filmed in Zhengzhou, highlights the BYD factory, a sprawling complex that is set to be larger than a major U.S. city and even features its own football stadium.

The live-action "Snow White" film, starring Rachel Zegler as the iconic princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, had a lackluster opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada, earning $43 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates. Despite landing in first place at the domestic

President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, proposing to erase the 5,525-mile border separating the two countries. The idea is widely dismissed as absurd by Canadians, and the legal and political obstacles to making it a reality are immense. In Trump’