The Canadian dollar hit a nearly 22-year low against the US dollar after US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The Mexican peso and Chinese yuan also fell in response. Canada’s exports are worth around $155 billion, with 25% tariffs applied to these goods. Mexico and China have vowed retaliatory … Read more
The US dollar surged as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, causing market instability worldwide. The news has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with stocks in various countries experiencing significant fluctuations. The introduction of these tariffs has raised concerns about the potential impact on global trade and economic growth. As a result, investors … Read more
The top agent at the F.B.I.’s New York field office, James E. Dennehy, has vowed to “dig in” after the Trump administration targeted officials involved in investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. In an email to his staff, Dennehy praised the bureau’s interim leaders for defending its independence and criticized the Justice Department’s … Read more
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an annual budget aimed at wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and stimulating economic growth through agriculture and manufacturing. The government, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aims to boost private investment, increase funding in the agriculture sector, and enhance the spending power of India’s middle class. … Read more
Meta Platforms has announced plans to spend as much as $65 billion this year to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aiming to bolster its position in the tech industry. The company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the investment is crucial for meeting its goal of becoming a leader in AI. As part of the … Read more
A NOTAM system outage has caused over 360 flight delays and 59 cancellations across the United States. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) activated a backup system, but some residual delays are expected. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the primary NOTAM system is experiencing a temporary outage. However, he assured that a contingency plan is … Read more
Contrary to recent claims, sparkling water is unlikely to aid in weight loss. A hypothesis suggests that it may boost metabolism and blood sugar uptake, but the science behind this theory needs further investigation. The idea originated from a 2004 study on haemodialysis, which found that carbon dioxide can lower blood glucose levels by increasing … Read more
The 67th annual Grammy Awards brought together music’s biggest stars on the red carpet in Los Angeles. While many outfits were a hit, others raised eyebrows due to their boldness or lack thereof. Here are some of the most daring fashion moments from the event. Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori turned heads with an entirely … Read more
US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking widespread criticism from lawmakers, economists, and business groups. The move aims to combat fentanyl smuggling and illegal immigration but is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Under the executive orders, Canadian energy products will face a 10% tariff, … Read more
Apple is set to launch a new events and invites service, dubbed “Confetti”, as part of iCloud, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new app aims to revamp the calendar app, which has been a long-term project for Apple. The report suggests that Confetti will be integrated with iOS 18.3, which began rolling out last … Read more