The Fortnite craze might have reached its crescendo. Epic Games announced layoffs of 1,000 employees Tuesday, citing declining Fortnite engagement.”We’ve had challenges delivering consistent Fortnite magic with every season,” CEO Tim Sweeney admitted in a memo to staff. “Today we’re laying off over 1000 Epic employees,” the memo began. “I’m…

For many Americans, moving to Florida isn’t just about the weather — it’s about escaping a “spendthrift” government that fritters away taxpayer dollars. Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News’ Sean Hannity that the state’s massive 1.4 million Republican voter registration lead is driven by results: a 50-year low crime rate,…

United Airlines is accelerating its sweeping push into premium travel as surging fuel costs driven by the conflict with Iran drive oil prices higher and put downward pressure on profits. The carrier warned oil could remain above $100 a barrel through 2027 and reach as high as $175, a scenario…

Ford Motor is recalling 254,640 SUVs in the U.S. due to a software defect that can disable rearview cameras and key driver-assistance safety features, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The issue stems from an unexpected reset of the vehicle’s image processing software, which may cause the…

Swarms of low-cost Iranian drones are rewriting the rules of war, but one U.S. defense contractor says it can mass-produce autonomous military systems to match them at a fraction of the traditional cost. “Our adversaries are not coming at us with $10-plus million fighter planes, necessarily. They’re coming at us…

Billionaire Elon Musk said that Tesla and SpaceX will build an advanced chip facility in Austin, Texas, to help power the two companies’ emerging technologies amid a shortage of chips. “Terafab will technically be two fabs, each making only one chip design,” Musk wrote Sunday in a post on X. One…

Residents of a Texas city were urged to shelter in place following an explosion and fire at a Valero oil refinery that sent massive plumes of smoke billowing into the air.  The incident happened Monday at Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery, which is located about 90 miles east of Houston and…

LONDONDERRY, NH – Home heating oil firms are facing mounting cost pressures as rising crude and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions squeeze margins and disrupt operations across New England. The recent spike follows a cold winter that boosted demand for heating oil, leaving both consumers and suppliers exposed…

A nationwide recall has expanded to include close to 10 million pounds of frozen vegetable fried rice sold at Trader Joe’s stores in dozens of states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service. Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. announced a recall of 9,885,240 pounds…

As golf fans anticipate the 90th Masters Tournament at the illustrious Augusta National Golf Club, IBM continues to innovate the way they consume the first major championship of the season, including this year with its new AI-enabled digital experiences.  IBM and the Masters Tournament announced Monday the new and enhanced…