US stocks closed lower on Friday after President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, capping a volatile week for markets. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 ended with a weekly loss of 1.6% and 1%, respectively. This week will see significant earnings reports from two major players: Amazon (AMZN) and Advanced … Read more
Greece’s popular tourist island of Santorini is under alert after a surge in seismic activity, with authorities warning visitors to avoid four ports and take precautionary measures. Over 200 tremors have been recorded since Friday, prompting experts to advise against gathering indoors and closing schools on Monday. The civil protection ministry cited experts who assessed … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China sent shockwaves through Asia-Pacific markets on Monday, with several major indices falling sharply. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 plummeted 1.79%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 2.66%. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 2.52% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index lost 0.3%. India’s Nifty 50 slid 0.56% as investors … Read more
Tariffs are taxes placed on goods imported into a country, typically imposed by its government. In the United States, tariffs are used to regulate international trade and protect domestic industries from foreign competition. When tariffs are imposed, U.S. businesses directly pay the duties to the federal government, which are then passed on to consumers as … Read more
A recent explosion of SpaceX’s Starship megarocket at an altitude of around 90 miles released significant amounts of metallic dust into the upper layers of Earth’s atmosphere, according to estimates by University College London atmospheric chemistry researcher Connor Barker. The explosion is believed to have generated 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued several Class 1 recalls, the highest risk level, for various food products sold across multiple states, including Oregon and Washington. These recalls are primarily due to potential contamination or undeclared allergens. Braga Fresh, an organic farming company, has recalled specific bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold … Read more
As the new year sets in, many of us are still struggling to stick to our fitness resolutions. However, it’s not just the lack of motivation that keeps people off their treadmills and out of the gym – it’s also the unwelcome behavior of some male gym users. A recent survey found that women are … Read more
Stars were spotted sharing reunions and having fun moments between awards and performances at the 2025 Grammys. Sabrina Carpenter was seen hugging Taylor Swift, while Doechii, Jay-Z, and Alicia Keys shared a laugh together. Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter also enjoyed a sweet moment celebrating Beyoncé’s Grammy win for best country album. These … Read more
At least 773 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since a week ago, amid intense fighting with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. The conflict has escalated, with the rebels capturing eastern DRC’s largest city of Goma. The government reports provisional figures, but warns that the death toll could be higher due to … Read more
Warmer temperatures are increasing the risk of widespread salmonella outbreaks, according to a new study. The research found that specific weather combinations create perfect storms for salmonella transmission. The study analyzed 144,703 confirmed cases of salmonella in England and Wales between 2000-2016, using data from the UK Health Security Agency. It examined the timing of … Read more