Clyde Hughes

Microsoft says it will shutter Skype in May, focus resources on Teams

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Microsoft says it will shutter Skype in May, focus resources on Teams

Microsoft announced on Friday that it will be retiring Skype in May and putting all of its video conferencing resources into Microsoft Teams.

Seven planets will line up in 'parade' on Friday

Science News // 1 month ago

Seven planets will line up in 'parade' on Friday

New Zealand drops conviction against Whakaari/White Island volcano management

World News // 1 month ago

New Zealand drops conviction against Whakaari/White Island volcano management

Japan crews battle largest forest fire there in 30 years

World News // 1 month ago

Japan crews battle largest forest fire there in 30 years

NOAA begins cutting hundreds of employees

U.S. News // 1 month ago

NOAA begins cutting hundreds of employees

Sources said on Thursday that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration became the latest federal agency to be hit with job cuts, possibly affecting up to 1,830 probationary workers.

Barnard College says 1 staffer injured during pro-Palestinian protest

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Barnard College says 1 staffer injured during pro-Palestinian protest

Barnard College said one of its employees was attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters on Wednesday who were demonstrating the expulsion of two students back in January.

7-Eleven parent company stock falls as buyout plan falls through

World News // 1 month ago

7-Eleven parent company stock falls as buyout plan falls through

The founding family of the Japanese firm that currently owns the global 7-Eleven chain fell short in raising enough money to buy out the company with the iconic convenience store brand, sending shares tumbling on Thursda

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4; EU tariffs coming soon

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4; EU tariffs coming soon

President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that 25% tariffs will go into effect on goods made by its two largest trading partners Canada and Mexico on March 4, ending days of speculation that they may be delayed again.

President Donald Trump holds first Cabinet meeting; Elon Musk attends

U.S. News // 1 month ago

President Donald Trump holds first Cabinet meeting; Elon Musk attends

President Donald Trump will meet with his cabinet for the first time on Wednesday, along with Elon Musk, who has threatened to fire many of their workers under the directive of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Tim Walz says he will not run for U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Tim Walz says he will not run for U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who ran with Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election last year, said he will not seek a spot in the U.S. Senate, according to his spokesperson on Wednesday.

BP announces boost in oil, gas production after falling profits

World News // 1 month ago

BP announces boost in oil, gas production after falling profits

Petroleum giant BP said on Wednesday that it plans to boost its annual oil and gas spending to $10 billion through 2027 as part of the company's reset after recent lackluster economic performance.

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida after delays

Science News // 1 month ago

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida after delays

SpaceX successfully launched a new round of Starlink satellites into orbit on Wednesday night after scrubbing the flights and a little more than three hours after the private company launched another mission.

Hong Kong pledges $127.67 million to create AI institute

World News // 1 month ago

Hong Kong pledges $127.67 million to create AI institute

Hong Kong said on Wednesday that it is setting aside $127.67 million to create an artificial intelligence research institute that will conduct research and development.

Texas records first death from measles outbreak

Health News // 1 month ago

Texas records first death from measles outbreak

A Texas measles outbreak has doubled in the last week to 124 cases, state health officials said Tuesday, a day after they warned a person infected with the highly contagious disease had traveled from the outbreak zone.

Rudy Giuliani satisfies terms of defamation judgment to 2 Ga. election workers

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Rudy Giuliani satisfies terms of defamation judgment to 2 Ga. election workers

A federal court filing on Monday confirmed that former attorney for President Donald Trump Rudy Giuliani has "fully satisfied" a $146 million judgment against him won by two Georgia election workers he accused of fraud.

S. Korean officials say 4 killed, 6 injured in bridge collapse at construction site

World News // 1 month ago

S. Korean officials say 4 killed, 6 injured in bridge collapse at construction site

Four workers were killed when a bridge collapsed at a highway construction site in Anseong, South Korea on Tuesday, injuring six others.

Pope Francis continues meetings while hospitalized

World News // 1 month ago

Pope Francis continues meetings while hospitalized

Pope Francis met with the Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on Monday as he rested comfortably throughout the night into Tuesday, but he remained in critical condition.

Trump says administration will move forward with Canada, Mexico tariffs

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Trump says administration will move forward with Canada, Mexico tariffs

The Trump administration is moving forward with hefty tariffs on neighbors Canada and Mexico next week, President Donald Trump said Monday during a news conference.

Musk again says failure to respond to email detailing work week will lead to firings

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Musk again says failure to respond to email detailing work week will lead to firings

Elon Musk said on social media that federal employees will be given another chance to recap their work last week or be fired, contradicting guidance from the Office of Personnel Management.

Trump administration issues sanctions on Iranian oil connections

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Trump administration issues sanctions on Iranian oil connections

The Trump administration on Monday announced sanctions on more than 30 individuals and vessels connected with the sale and transportation of Iranian oil and its products.