A Delta plane crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, leaving at least 21 people injured. The crash occurred during extreme weather conditions caused by two separate storms that hit the airport from Thursday to Sunday. Deborah Flint, President and CEO of Toronto Pearson, described the conditions as “extreme” with over 20 inches of … Read more
Israel’s military raid on the northern West Bank city of Jenin has entered its second month, forcing thousands to flee their homes amidst widespread destruction and arrests. The Israeli army has deployed hundreds of soldiers and bulldozers that have demolished houses and torn up vital infrastructure in the overcrowded refugee camp, leaving almost all residents … Read more
Massachusetts residents are facing high gas bills, with some seeing their prices double over the last two months. Elijah Desousa, a local man, has started a Facebook page called “Citizens Against Eversource” to raise awareness and advocate for change. His goal is to organize a ballot question calling for better regulation. WBZ-TV investigated the issue … Read more
US President Donald Trump has expressed willingness to negotiate a new trade agreement with China, suggesting that tensions between the two nations may be eased. The move comes as both countries are bracing for a potential trade war. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/trump-says-new-china-trade-deal-is-possible-despite-tensions
US retail giant Walmart is expected to report record-breaking annual sales, with estimates suggesting a 5% rise to $680.47 billion for the year ending January 31, 2025. However, some investors are worried that its bargain-price approach may leave the company vulnerable under President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods made in China and other countries. Walmart, … Read more
SolarEdge, a leading solar inverter manufacturer, surged 24% following the release of its fourth-quarter results. Despite a wider-than-expected per-share loss, the company reported positive operating cash flow and provided higher-than-anticipated first-quarter revenue guidance. In the fourth quarter, SolarEdge generated $196.2 million in revenue, exceeding analysts’ average estimate of $188.7 million. The company’s per-share loss, excluding … Read more
Scientists have conducted a decades-long study revealing that melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone. The research shows the world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542 trillion tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023, leading to an 18mm (0.7in) rise in global sea levels. On average, the world’s glaciers lost 273 … Read more
Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty in his felony gun trial. The verdict was handed down on February 18 at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles. Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was accused of shooting his former friend A$AP Relli in 2021. Rocky’s defense team had argued … Read more
President Donald Trump has denied any involvement in the recent surge in inflation, despite economists expressing concern about its impact on the economy. The president’s comments came during an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, where he claimed to have “nothing to do” with the rising prices. However, experts warn that Trump’s policies, including mass … Read more
Two counties in Ohio, Darke and Mercer, have approved resolutions to declare a state of emergency due to high pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks. The outbreak poses a significant risk to the local agricultural sector’s economic stability. Poultry farms are crucial to the region’s economy and provide essential food products. Darke County Commissioner Matt Aultman stated … Read more