Trump Suggests Tariff Revenue Could Replace Income Tax, But Economists Remain Skeptical
In recent discussions, President Donald Trump suggested that there is a possibility of replacing federal income tax revenue with tariff income. This statement has sparked a wave of skepticism among…
Duolingo Introduces Chess Course to Teach Players the Game
Duolingo recently released a new course that trains users to play chess. This move is a significant and courageous step outside of their language-learning-only comfort zone. Now available in full…
Instagram Unveils Edits App to Compete with TikTok
In an effort to further up its game as a video creation platform, Instagram has just debuted a new tool with Edits, a video trimming standalone app. This app allows…
SpaceX Raises Starlink Congestion Fees in Multiple US Cities
Starlink, SpaceX’s new satellite in – started to implement a $100 congestion charge. This monthly fee would only be charged in specific neighborhoods where network demand has recently skyrocketed past…
Study Finds Social Media Isn’t Entirely Harmful for Teen Mental Health
We know that social media can be harmful to teens. Meta’s own research has found that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced…
Elon Musk Scales Back DOGE Involvement to Focus on Tesla After Profit Drop
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, announced during the company’s recent earnings call that he will be reducing his involvement with Dogecoin (DOGE) to concentrate more on Tesla. This new…
ChatGPT Search Sees Rapid Growth in Europe According to OpenAI Report
OpenAI’s ChatGPT search feature is experiencing significant growth across Europe, with user engagement metrics revealing a sharp increase in monthly active recipients. With this new feature, the AI chatbot can…
Uber Accused by Feds of Charging Customers for Unapproved Subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Uber Technologies Inc. of unlawfully charging customers for subscription services without their explicit consent. Industry observers are not impressed with this unusual enforcement…
Amazon Joins Big Tech in Reassessing AI Spending Strategy
Amazon.com Inc. CEO Andy Jassy walks on stage in New York City, NY. He mostly stuck to his script of proudly detailing the company’s recent advances in artificial intelligence. The…
China Holds Key Lending Rates to Stabilize Yuan Amid Strong Economic Data
China’s recent economic indicators paint a murky picture as the country adjusts to external pressures caused by the trade war with the United States. Those recent growth numbers may sound…
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship in May
This case will be heard by the Supreme Court on May 15. This case directly challenges the merits of President Donald Trump’s executive order, claiming the authority to end birthright…
Trump’s Claim That Grocery Prices Are Down Doesn’t Match the Reality
Just the other day, President Donald Trump said grocery prices and inflation in general were on the increase. These claims fly in the face of today’s economic reality. While he…
Supreme Court to Consider Parental Notification Requirements for LGBTQ+ Books in Schools
The Supreme Court’s decision in Wisconsin v. Yoder, a landmark case from 1972, continues to influence discussions around religious freedom and education in the United States. This landmark case was…
Surge in AI ‘Bot’ Students Threatens Integrity of Community Colleges
Today, community colleges across the United States find themselves in an ironic yet awful place. It’s not unusual for 20% of students to end up being AI bots. An environmental…
Elon Musk Chooses Rural Texas for His Expanding Business Empire
Elon Musk’s controversial recent relocation from California to Texas has attracted much controversy, and some excitement, from Texans. The billionaire entrepreneur has set up his corporate campus in rural, neighboring…
US and Iran show hope after second round of nuclear negotiations
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff headed up those high-profile talks in Rome to put a renewed focus on Iran’s nuclear program and deal with the resulting fallout. Tensions were high…
Musk Aims to Establish ‘Proper Value’ for xAI in Upcoming Investor Call
Elon Musk is focusing on establishing a “proper value” for his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, during an upcoming investor call. Founded in July 2023, xAI aims to “understand the true…
Meta’s AI to Proactively Identify and Secure Teen Accounts
Today, we applaud Meta for taking this big step to increase safety for their younger users. For example, Instagram and TikTok have recently implemented tougher restrictions on accounts owned by…