UPS Slashes 48,000 Jobs in Massive 2025 Workforce Cut
UPS has eliminated 48,000 positions in 2025, with 70% affecting drivers and warehouse workers, as part of a major cost-cutting initiative.
Business, Economy
Business, Environment
Bill Gates Climate Pivot: A Bold Shift Ahead of COP30?
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has declared the climate movement’s focus on near-term emissions goals a mistake, advocating instead for a long-term strategy centered on innovation and resilience.
Politics, World News
Trump Served American Rice in Japan—Why It Matters
During a high-profile meeting in Tokyo, former President Trump was served American rice—a symbolic break from Japanese culinary tradition tied to a new U.S.-Japan trade agreement.
International, Politics
Trump Cuts Colombia Aid Amid Feud With Petro Over Boat Strikes
President Trump’s decision to cut U.S. aid to Colombia amid a bitter feud with President Gustavo Petro over lethal boat strikes threatens decades of joint antidrug efforts and regional stability.
International, World News
Gaza Aid Trucks Surge—But Most Carry Goods People Can’t Afford
Despite a surge in truck traffic into Gaza since the cease-fire, most carry commercial goods too expensive for war-ravaged families, while critical humanitarian aid remains insufficient.
Business, Technology
Whatnot Livestream Shopping Boom: $225M Funding Fuels $11.5B Valuation
Livestream shopping leader Whatnot has raised $225 million in a Series F round, pushing its valuation to $11.5 billion as its gross merchandise value more than doubles in 2025.
Business, Technology
Can This Start-Up Beat ASML in the Chip Race?
San Francisco start-up Substrate is challenging ASML with a new approach to chip manufacturing that promises lower costs and faster deployment. But can it really break the Dutch giant’s stranglehold?
Health, U.S. News
Texas Sues Tylenol Makers Over Autism Risk Claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming Tylenol makers hid autism risks from pregnant women.
Politics, U.S. News
TikTok Threat Against AG Pam Bondi: $45K Bounty Sparks Federal Case
A 29-year-old Minnesota man faces federal charges after allegedly posting a TikTok video offering a $45,000 reward to harm U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
International, World News
Israel Launches Rare Airstrike in West Bank, Killing 3
Israel launched its first airstrike in the West Bank in months on October 28, 2025, killing three in Jenin amid escalating violence and settler attacks.