German conservative leader Friedrich Merz has clinched a massive financial package to boost defense and infrastructure spending, ahead of a crucial vote in parliament next Tuesday. The deal aims to revamp the country’s military capabilities and address its aging infrastructure. Merz, who is expected to become Germany’s next chancellor, said the agreement sends a clear … Read more
Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, a key town in the Kursk region that was occupied by Ukraine last year, according to Moscow. The move is seen as a major symbolic victory for Russia and puts pressure on Kyiv to negotiate an end to the war. The Russian defense ministry said Thursday that its units had … Read more
China’s benchmark stock index surged 2.4% to its highest level since mid-December, driven by gains in consumer shares, amid expectations of new policy support from the government. A Monday press conference is planned to reveal measures aimed at boosting consumption, lifting key stocks such as those listed in Hong Kong by 2.8%. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-14/consumer-stocks-drive-china-benchmark-to-highest-level-this-year
US consumer sentiment has dropped by 11% in March, with Americans growing increasingly worried about inflation and economic uncertainty. The latest survey from the University of Michigan shows that consumers are losing confidence in the economy, job market, and personal finances. This is the third consecutive month of decline, with sentiment falling 22% since December. … Read more
Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the first time yesterday, March 14. The hearing was conducted via video link from the ICC Detention Centre. Duterte is suspected of committing crimes against humanity of murder between 2011 and 2019 while serving as president of the Philippines. The ICC’s Pre-Trial … Read more
Free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson is set to visit two NFL teams this week. On Thursday, he will arrive in Cleveland to meet with the Browns before flying to New York for a visit with the Giants on Friday. This move comes as Wilson navigates his free agency and explores potential landing spots. Source: https://www.espn.com/contributor/adam-schefter/75176f7c7a904
Apple’s new AI-powered Siri assistant has been in development for years, but it’s finally taking shape. The company previewed the update as part of “Apple Intelligence” during its WWDC keynote last June, promising a more natural and relevant experience. However, the release date has been pushed back multiple times, leaving many to wonder if Apple … Read more
Scottie Scheffler is trailing by six shots behind co-leaders Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia, but the 2024 champion remains optimistic about his chances of capturing a historic three-peat at THE PLAYERS Championship. After two rounds, Scheffler is tied for 15th place at 5-under-par. Scheffler’s struggles on Friday were evident in his frustration with missed … Read more
Fodor’s website has taken action against a user with an autonomous system number (ASN) of 24940, banning them from accessing the site. The user’s IP address, 37.27.54.14, was affected by this decision. The reason for the ban is not publicly disclosed, but it is clear that Fodor’s has implemented measures to restrict access to their … Read more
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons fired back at his former teammate and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence after he made comments about the team during an interview with Hawk Blogger. The exchange started when Parsons posted “COWBOYS vs everybody” on X, followed by a scathing response from Lawrence on social media. Lawrence, who signed a three-year … Read more