Volkswagen’s stock price rose by up to 5% after the European Union announced it would relax the bloc’s carbon-dioxide emissions rules. This move removes the immediate threat of fines and gives automakers three years to comply with stricter standards, originally set for 2025. The decision provides “more breathing space for industry” and clarity, according to … Read more
President Trump campaigned on lowering prices, but inflation persists, causing concern among Republicans. A stark contrast to his campaign rhetoric, Trump focuses more on other issues like federal workers and foreign policy, leaving price control a looming challenge. Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-lower-prices-inflation-republican-concern-a5bf923a
Brazil’s Fernanda Torres had warned her compatriots not to get caught up in “World Cup fever” over the Oscars, but the crowd erupted in joy when Brazil won its first-ever Oscar for best international feature film. The drama, directed by Walter Salles, tells the true story of Eunice Paiva and her husband Rubens, who was … Read more
A sudden surge in traffic has led to a temporary website shutdown. The error message ‘429 Too Many Requests’ is being displayed by the affected site. This occurs when too many requests are made within a short period, exceeding the server’s capacity. The cause of this issue is not yet clear, but it is believed … Read more
The Original Pantry Cafe, a beloved Los Angeles institution that operated for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, closed its doors on March 2, 2025, after a dispute between unionizing workers and the restaurant’s owner, the Richard J. Riordan family trust. The cafe, which specialized in classic comfort food like ham steak and … Read more
President Donald Trump’s talk of new tariffs is raising inflation concerns, with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) finding that customers are pausing on new orders due to rising costs. The manufacturing index, a closely followed measure of the US economy, jumped to 50.3% in February, its highest level in over two and a half … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers are sending Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a rookie quarterback, with the deal being labeled as a salary dump by some. The trade makes sense given that the 49ers will take on only $17.55 million of Samuel’s $31.02 million contract, while Washington can absorb the dead money … Read more
Astronomers have made groundbreaking discoveries using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), revealing that the early universe was far more crowded with galaxies than previously thought. The new study confirms that some galaxies formed stars at an incredible rate, challenging astronomers’ expectations and marking a new era in cosmic exploration. According to researchers, the young … Read more
Domino’s Pizza has finally joined the ranks of its competitors, including Pizza Hut and Papa John’s, with a new stuffed crust option on its menu. Thirty years after Pizza Hut introduced the item, Domino’s is now offering its own version, called the Parmesan Stuffed Crust. The move comes after customers have been asking when Domino’s … Read more
Solar power firm Sunnova Energy International is facing financial difficulties, warning that it may not be able to continue as a “going concern” in a year due to falling demand for its alternative energy products. The company’s shares have lost nearly two-thirds of their value, reaching an all-time low. Sunnova attributed the decline in sales … Read more