A British couple, Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and her fiancé Arno Els Quinton, 36, died after consuming allegedly poisoned limoncello in Vietnam. The friend of the deceased said they saw ‘black spots’ before their deaths, which occurred just three weeks into their engagement. According to investigators, homemade limoncello bought from a local restaurant on Christmas … Read more
US President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to eliminate the “de minimis” loophole, allowing packages from China valued under $800 to be processed without customs duties or tariffs. The move came after concerns were raised by both the Biden and Trump administrations about fentanyl imports through de minimis packages and lost potential tariff revenue. … Read more
Aldi’s parent company announced on Friday that it is selling its Florida-based supermarket chain Winn-Dixie for the second time in less than a year. However, about 220 stores will remain under Aldi’s ownership. The sale comes after Aldi acquired Southeastern Grocers, Winn-Dixie’s parent company, in March 2024. As part of the new arrangement, approximately 170 … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a total of €109 billion in private investments in the artificial intelligence ecosystem, with France aiming to speed up its AI development and become more competitive globally. The investment is seen as a significant reaction to the $500 billion Stargate Project led by OpenAI and SoftBank. Macron stated that … Read more
Protesters in Serbia have blocked key roads and bridges, including the Gazela bridge in Belgrade, to mark 100 days since the deadly canopy collapse at a train station that killed 15 people. The blockades are part of a campaign by striking university students who demand justice over the disaster. Critics blame government corruption for the … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles made history with their dominant win in Super Bowl LIX, cementing their status as a top NFL team. Saquon Barkley, the team’s star running back, played a crucial role in their success, shattering records and leading the team to victory. Barkley finished the season with 2,504 rushing yards, surpassing Terrell Davis’ record … Read more
The labor strike by King Soopers union employees on the Front Range has taken a toll on local Girl Scout cookie sales. However, troops like Troop 3010 in Boulder are adapting to the situation by selling cookies outside non-unionized stores and exploring new sales venues. In Longmont, where all three King Soopers stores are non-unionized, … Read more
Apple is set to announce a new iPhone SE this week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The device, dubbed the “iPhone SE 4,” is expected to feature a mix of features from the iPhone 14 and iPhone 16 series, including a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, and USB-C port. The iPhone SE 4 will likely … Read more
The “Magnificent Seven” stocks – Apple, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Amazon.com, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla – made headlines in 2024 with impressive gains. However, their performance has been inconsistent at the start of 2025. Due to their large market capitalizations, these stocks have a significant impact on the Nasdaq composite index. The Dow Jones … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel has ended, but its impact on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is already clear. The Israeli leader, known for his role in strengthening Hamas’s rule in Gaza and contributing to the worst disaster in modern Jewish history, received royal treatment at the White House. This visit has given … Read more