Trump’s transportation department cancels new review step that could’ve slowed state projects Posted March 31, 2025 President Donald Trump's administration backed off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek even minor changes to their transportation plans after th…
Microsoft shutting down Skype in May Posted March 30, 2025 Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011, which had helped spark a transformation in how people communicate online. The tec…
Hulu viewers miss Oscars climax in latest mishap for streaming platforms’ live programming Posted March 29, 2025 Sunday night, March 2 marked Hulu's first time airing the Oscars (or the Academy Awards) live. But its Academy Awards debut ended on a chaotic and frustratingly p…
Lobster fishermen can sue environmental group for defamation, judge says Posted March 28, 2025 A group of lobster fishermen can sue one of the world’s largest seafood watchdog groups for defamation, a federal court has ruled, over a report that described Maine lobster as an…
Healthy school lunch program expands in Tasmania Posted March 27, 2025 In Tasmania, a school lunch program is giving children a healthy diet and building relationships around the dining table. The number of schools taking part in the scheme
Chinese tech firm Huawei unveils first tri-folding phone Posted March 26, 2025 Huawei tri-foldable phone—an industry first. The Mate XT has been launched to the international market in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Its 10.2-inch …
Trump administration wants to ban junk food from SNAP Posted March 25, 2025 A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for nutritious food has been tried before—but it may soon get a boost from new…
College sports put a twist on team spirit, with signature brews at games and grocers Posted March 24, 2025 Missy Vraney and Kristin Westphal didn't go to Marquette University. Neither did any of their relatives. Yet their family tradition of attending Marquette Golden Eagles basketball…
Beauty market targets the young at heart in a rapidly aging Japan Posted March 23, 2025 A group of seniors is learning beauty secrets. They draw in their eyebrows, select their favorite lip color and apply blush. The event is run by Japanese cosmetics
Thieves used stolen card to buy $523,000 French lottery ticket, the victim wants to share jackpot Posted March 22, 2025 Thieves used a stolen card to buy a winning French lottery ticket worth 500,000 euros ($523,000). But they vanished before cashing in—and now they’re among France…