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
A new study published in the journal Nature reveals that humans lived in tropical rainforests 150,000 years ago, pushing back the earliest known presence of humans in these environments by more than twice. The findings were made possible by the use of new dating techniques, such as optically stimulated luminescence, which enabled researchers to determine … Read more
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has captured its first images of asteroid 52246 Donaldjohanson, which is currently 45 million miles away. The high-resolution camera L’LORRI spotted the asteroid moving against a background of stars. Lucy will track Donaldjohanson until April 20, when it will come within 596 miles of the asteroid. This marks the first time Lucy … Read more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance stating that most meme coins do not meet the requirements to be protected by federal securities law. The commission considers these cryptocurrencies “more akin to collectibles” due to their limited functionality and lack of utility. Meme coins, which originate from internet memes or cultural … Read more
A new study suggests that the International Space Station is too clean for its astronauts, who may benefit from a little dirtiness. The station’s sterile environment has been linked to immune problems and skin disorders in astronauts. Scientists found that the space station’s microbial collection is less diverse than Earth’s and is similar to other … Read more
A recent incident at US bank Citigroup highlights the potential risks associated with computer errors, also known as “fat finger” mistakes. The bank incorrectly credited a client’s account with $81 trillion (£64 trillion) instead of sending $280 million. This error was only discovered after two employees missed it and a third employee rectified it 90 … Read more
Bitcoin’s value plummeted over 16% in February, marking its worst monthly performance since June 2022. The cryptocurrency dropped to a low of $79,000 on Friday, trading below the $80,000 mark for the first time this year. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, as well as an additional 10% tariff … Read more