Anora, the director behind Palme d’Or winner The Human Condition, experienced a surprising setback at the 2025 SAG Awards. Despite being nominated for several categories, including best film and ensemble cast, Anora’s team failed to take home any awards. The ceremony saw wins for Conclave as the top prize went to its ensemble cast. However, … Read more
Toronto’s Pearson airport has resumed normal operations after a week-long disruption caused by a plane crash and two major snowstorms. The runway where Delta Air Lines’ plane crashed last Monday is now open, while cleanup efforts continue at another closed runway. A spokesperson for the airport confirmed that only 1% of departing flights and 2% … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on aluminum and steel target Chinese imports amid allegations of dumping, which hurts US manufacturers. A former White House trade adviser believes China is flooding global markets, threatening American production. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-23/trump-s-main-target-in-metals-tariffs-is-china-ex-trade-adviser-says
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok 3 has sparked controversy after its responses changed drastically within days, raising questions about AI consistency and potential bias. The chatbot, launched in early 2025, was touted as a major improvement over its predecessor, but its erratic behavior has left many wondering if it truly pulls from real-time data. When … Read more
This week, tech news brought several high-profile stories that dominated headlines. Here are the top 5 news stories from the past week. Apple launched its first e-series smartphone, the iPhone 16e, which starts at ₹59,999 in India. The new phone boasts Apple’s AI features and is the cheapest iPhone to offer these capabilities. In a … Read more
Fort Knox, a legendary gold depository in Kentucky, has been under scrutiny over its gold reserves. In recent days, President Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk will inspect the facility to verify the presence of America’s gold holdings. The US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, established in 1937, stores approximately 147.3 million ounces of gold, … Read more
Electric vehicle startup Nikola has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a significant downfall for the former Wall Street darling. At its peak in 2020, Nikola was valued at $27 billion and had signed a multibillion-dollar agreement with General Motors. However, the company’s fortunes took a turn for the worse after it went public … Read more
The Chicago Sky have traded their No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft to the Washington Mystics for star player Ariel Atkins. As part of the deal, the Mystics will receive a 2027 first-round pick swap and the Sky’s second-round pick in 2027. Atkins, a two-time All-Star and elite two-way player, joins the Sky … Read more
Ukraine has rejected a proposed $500 billion fund to pay back the US for its assistance during the war in Ukraine. The country’s official is disputing the figure, claiming it should be significantly lower, around $90 billion. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-22/ukraine-opposes-us-demand-for-500-billion-fund-in-minerals-deal
A popular website was blocked by Cloudflare due to an excessive number of requests received within a short period. The blockage occurred after the site experienced a significant surge in traffic, which led to a temporary disruption of service. Cloudflare, a content delivery network (CDN), uses various methods to detect and prevent abuse of its … Read more