Business and Economy

Global Slack Outage Disrupts Workplace Communication

On February 26, 2025, Slack experienced a widespread outage affecting thousands of users globally, disrupting workplace communication and collaboration. The issues, which began in the morning, impacted login, messaging, and API features, with full functionality not immediately restored.

Nvidia Surpasses Expectations with Record AI Chip Demand

Nvidia reported a significant increase in fourth-quarter earnings, driven by strong demand for its AI chips, with revenue reaching $39.33 billion, a 78% year-over-year growth. The company also provided optimistic guidance for the first quarter of 2025, projecting revenue of approximately $43 billion.

Trump Announces $5 Million 'Gold Card' Program for Wealthy Immigrants

President Donald Trump, alongside Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, has unveiled a new $5 million 'gold card' program aimed at wealthy immigrants, offering them a pathway to U.S. residency and potential citizenship. This initiative seeks to replace the existing EB-5 program, streamline the application process, and potentially generate significant revenue to help pay down the national debt.

Slack Outage Disrupts Workplace Communication Across the Globe

On February 26, 2025, Slack experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of users worldwide, disrupting key features like workflows and messaging. The issue, which began in the morning, saw a peak of over 3,000 reports before partially resolving by mid-afternoon.