Canadian Prime Minister Doug Ford has secured his third term as Ontario’s premier, winning 43% of the vote and leading his Progressive Conservative party to victory. The early election, held just over a year ago, was intended to secure a stronger mandate against US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canadian goods. Ford called the … Read more
Michelle Trachtenberg, the “Gossip Girl” star, appeared to be in poor health during one of her final nights out in New York City six days before her death. According to sources, fellow diners at Italian eatery Sartiano’s were worried about her frail state and unable to walk down stairs without assistance. Trachtenberg had recently undergone … Read more
Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants have declared an immediate ceasefire, heeding jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan’s call for disarmament and dissolution of the group. The move could have significant implications for Turkey, ending a 40-year insurgency that has killed over 40,000 people. Ocalan on Thursday called on the PKK to lay down its arms, echoing President … Read more
Amazon’s latest innovation is the introduction of Alexa+, an advanced virtual assistant powered by generative AI. Designed to make Alexa more human-like, this new feature aims to revolutionize smart home control and productivity. Available in a few weeks for Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices, Alexa+ will be accessible through a mobile app … Read more
A measles case has been identified in an infant in King County, Washington, marking the first confirmed case of the year 2025. The baby was possibly exposed during recent international travel, according to Public Health – Seattle and King County. Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that can spread easily through the … Read more
A new study published in Nature Mental Health has found a potential link between paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in unborn babies. The research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found that women who took paracetamol during pregnancy were 18% more likely to have a child with ADHD, compared … Read more
Canada has sent a clear message to US President Donald Trump that it will not be intimidated by tariffs despite facing historic low voter turnout in the recent Ontario election. Premier Doug Ford, who secured his third term as leader of the province, vowed to push back against Trump’s threats, saying “Canada is not for … Read more
Holocaust survivor Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living survivor, has passed away at the age of 113. Born in Poland in 1912, she witnessed unimaginable atrocities and endured immense hardship before eventually finding safety in the United States. Girone’s story is one of resilience and courage. After her family was forced into a … Read more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ latest move at The Washington Post has reportedly led to a significant loss of subscribers, adding to previous losses following his decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates. The billionaire’s attempts to appease President Donald Trump may be costing the paper money, raising questions about the value of ownership. Prior to this … Read more
The US debt ceiling has been raised to $40.1 trillion, but the impact on financial markets is unclear. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield dropped from 4.4% to 4.29%, which may seem counterintuitive given the increase in government borrowing. However, this move suggests that investors are seeking stability and reducing near-term uncertainty. The stock market has … Read more