WWE’s latest Roadblock event saw the rise of a new champion in Stephanie Vaquer, who successfully defended her titles against Giulia. The match showcased Vaquer’s cunning and experience as she outmaneuvered her opponent, capitalizing on their familiarity to secure the victory. The bout was more than just a clash of skills; it highlighted the personal … Read more
Global smartwatch shipments dropped 7% year-over-year in 2024, marking the first decline in the market. Apple’s sales took a hit, with a 19% dip compared to 2023. However, Huawei and Samsung managed growth, while Xiaomi saw an astonishing 135% increase in sales. Analysts attribute this success to lower prices for Xiaomi’s premium Watch S1 and … Read more
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley has admitted to having sex with a member of Jeffrey Epstein’s staff in court, as he appeals against a proposed financial services ban. Staley was questioned by the Financial Conduct Authority about his relationship with Epstein, who was a client at JPMorgan where Staley worked. Staley stated that he had … Read more
US Treasury yields slipped on Thursday, with the benchmark 10-year yield falling over 5 basis points to 4.264%. The 2-year Treasury yield also fell nearly 5 basis points to 3.947%. The producer price index remained unchanged in February, contrary to expectations of a 0.3% month-over-month increase. The news may have alleviated concerns about the growth … Read more
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s third government has fallen after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in Parliament. The collapse marks the worst spell of political instability in 50 years of Portuguese democracy. Montenegro submitted himself to the confidence vote amid allegations of a potential conflict of interest related to a family law … Read more
The US clean energy transition continued to gain momentum in 2024, with wind and solar together generating more electricity than coal for the first time in history. According to a special report, solar generation rose by 27% and met over half of the increase in electricity demand, while gas generation grew three times less than … Read more
Protesters clashed with police outside Argentina’s Congress building on Wednesday during a demonstration against President Javier Milei’s economic policies. The peaceful protest turned violent as protesters threw stones at authorities, who responded with water cannons, tear gas, and pellets. Pensioners in Buenos Aires have been holding weekly protests since the introduction of new pension reforms … Read more
A U.K. competition authority investigation into Apple and Google’s mobile browsers has concluded that the tech giants’ policies are limiting economic growth and innovation. The investigation found that Apple’s policies, which mandate the use of its WebKit browser engine for other browsers on iOS, limit their ability to differentiate versus Apple’s own Safari browser by … Read more
WWE’s Stephanie Vaquer emerged victorious at NXT Roadblock, defeating Giulia to retain the Women’s North American Championship and win the NXT Women’s Championship. The match marked a culmination of Vaquer’s rise to the top after teaming up with Giulia in previous matches. With Vaquer now holding both titles, her future championship prospects remain uncertain, leaving … Read more
The Bank of Canada is poised to lower its interest rates for a seventh consecutive meeting as trade tensions rise, threatening to push the economy into recession. Economists predict Governor Tiff Macklem’s team will set the policy rate at 2.75%, the lowest level since September 2022. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-11/bank-of-canada-to-cut-as-tariffs-strike-economy-decision-guide