US crude oil prices fell on Tuesday as tariffs on China took effect, with US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude down $2.03 or 2.77% to $71.13 a barrel. The move was followed by China’s retaliation with 10% tariffs on crude oil, coal, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The US has also delayed tariffs on Mexico … Read more
Kanye West made headlines on Sunday night without winning a single Grammy award. Instead, he and his wife Bianca Censori’s appearance on the red carpet stole the show. The celebrity couple’s eyebrow-raising moment caught the attention of fans and media alike. While the Grammys saw several big winners, including names such as Olivia McCormack, there … Read more
Cryptocurrency prices have taken a significant hit, with XRP experiencing a 43% price drop. This drastic decline has left investors wondering if whales will buy into the dip or if this is the start of a more severe crash. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has proven remarkably resilient, maintaining above $95,000 despite hundreds of millions of liquidations. XRP’s … Read more
President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell are on a collision course over the central bank’s reluctance to cut interest rates aggressively. The tension is likely to unsettle financial markets, experts say. The disagreement centers around the Fed’s willingness to reduce interest rates to stimulate economic growth. Mr. Trump has long pushed for lower … Read more
The recent decision by Target to end its three-year commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures has sparked a boycott among many consumers. The move comes after the company announced it would no longer provide funding for programs supporting minority-owned businesses. For some, boycotting Target is not just about avoiding financial pain but also … Read more
AMD is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday. The move comes as President Trump’s 10% tariffs on Chinese-made goods come into effect, affecting the broader electronics market. Meanwhile, a Chinese AI startup called DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through Wall Street with its announcement that it produced an AI model capable … Read more
A car bomb exploded outside a city in northern Syria, killing at least 19 people and injuring over a dozen. The majority of the victims were women, with 18 killed and 15 more wounded. The blast occurred near a vehicle carrying agricultural workers in Manbij, Syria’s second city. No group has claimed responsibility for the … Read more
NASA is facing internal turmoil amidst the first days of the Trump administration, with new leadership and conflicting interests emerging. Interim Administrator Janet Petro has ordered the removal of diversity contracts and sent emails to employees perceived as an attempt to push them out. SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s influence on the agency has also raised … Read more
The 67th annual Grammy Awards saw several surprises and memorable moments, with Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Kendrick Lamar among the big winners. While some of the most notable performances were broadcast live on TV, there were also plenty of behind-the-scenes moments that didn’t make it to air. Taylor Swift, despite not winning any awards, was … Read more
Streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime have faced restrictions in certain regions due to licensing agreements with local broadcasters. These restrictions limit access to popular shows and movies from other countries. The issue stems from the fact that streaming services often acquire content through different channels than those used by local broadcasters. … Read more