Gold prices have reached new heights, surpassing $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time this week. The price surge is largely driven by economic uncertainty and anxiety among investors, particularly due to US President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war. As of Thursday, the closing price of New York spot gold was a record $2,988 … Read more
Fashion industry insiders are abuzz as 40-year-old designer Jonathan Anderson exits Loewe after an 11-year tenure. During his time at the Spanish handbag house, Anderson transformed it into a hot ticket in Paris fashion week. This exit comes on the heels of last week’s surprise appointment of Demna at Gucci, marking a radical shift in … Read more
Roku, a popular streaming platform, is testing unskippable ad videos that play before the home screen loads on select devices. Users are outraged and threatening to abandon the service if this practice becomes permanent. The company claims the ads are an “official test” aimed at showcasing brands and programming while maintaining a user-friendly experience. However, … Read more
The OECD has predicted that trade turmoil will significantly impact the economies of Canada and Mexico, while also affecting US growth. The organization’s latest forecast suggests that Canada’s economy is expected to grow by just 0.7% this year and in 2026, down from its previous forecast of 2%. Mexico is now forecast to contract by … Read more
Protesters in Kocani, North Macedonia, have taken to the streets demanding justice and action against corruption after a nightclub fire killed 59 people, mostly teenagers. The tragedy occurred at The Pulse nightclub during a concert by popular hip-hop band DNK, when sparks from flares ignited a patch of ceiling ablaze. Twenty people have been detained … Read more
A 403 Forbidden error on an Nginx server indicates that a user’s request has been denied access due to a missing file or directory permission. This can occur for various reasons, including incorrect file permissions, invalid URL syntax, or blocked IP addresses. The error message typically appears when a user attempts to access a specific … Read more
A contentious bill aiming to protect Delaware’s business incorporation franchise system has passed the state Senate with no debate, sparking concerns among critics that it will make it easier for large corporations and billionaires to exploit loopholes in the existing law. The legislation, which defines a “controlling shareholder” within a company as someone who owns … Read more
New data from RevenueCat’s 2025 State of Subscription Apps report reveals that the majority of mobile apps struggle to generate $1,000 in monthly revenue within two years. The report, which covers over $10 billion in revenue across more than a billion transactions, found that only around 20% of apps reach this milestone, while 5% exceed … Read more
International donors have pledged almost $6.5 billion in aid for Syria, aiming to encourage its new leaders towards a peaceful political transition. The European Union organized the meeting in Brussels, where Western partners, regional neighbors, and Arab countries committed funds to help rebuild the country. The EU pledged 4.2 billion euros ($4.6 billion) in grants, … Read more
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are on track to return home after a nine-month stay on the International Space Station. The pair boarded a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule earlier today, marking the end of their extended mission. The initial plan had been for the duo to spend only a few weeks at the … Read more