The UK government has secured a steel plant after emergency legislation was passed to prevent its closure. British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant is Britain’s last blast furnace capable of producing virgin steel, used in major construction projects. Government Secretary Jonathan Reynolds refused to confirm whether the plant will remain open due to concerns over raw material … Read more
Coachella’s second day featured a diverse lineup of high-profile guests, including Hollywood stars, Washington D.C. politicians, and music icons. The festival kicked off Saturday at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Senators Bernie Sanders and Maxwell Frost attended Clairo’s performance, praising her political activism. Earlier, Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, and Billie Eilish took the … Read more
US Trade Talks Take Shape with New Demands for China President Trump’s team has outlined new demands as part of ongoing trade talks with China. The list includes requests for more natural gas purchases from American firms, lower tariffs on U.S. exports, and reduced taxes on Silicon Valley tech giants. Additionally, the US has pledged … Read more
Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget through executive action alone appears to be unrealistic. Despite months of cutting government contracts, grants, leases, and workers, Musk has set a new target of saving $150 billion. The challenge lies in finding savings in the parts of the budget that are expected … Read more
Melinda Gates, wife of Bill Gates, met a woman in London who had also encountered her a decade ago. The woman shared a surprising impression – that Melinda seemed “bewilderingly downbeat” and unhappy with herself. Despite discussing philanthropy and development with expertise, she appeared to take no pleasure in being herself. This stark contrast was … Read more
A Russian ballistic missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, mostly civilians, including two children. The strike occurred while many residents were celebrating Palm Sunday. Authorities reported that two missiles struck the center of the city, hitting multiple buildings, including residential ones. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, with … Read more
Coachella kicked off its second day in style as punk-rock legends Green Day delivered a 90-minute set that was both a testament to their enduring legacy and a celebration of the continued presence of alternative rock at the festival. With no covers and just two audience members on stage, Billie Joe Armstrong and his bandmates … Read more
Samsung has announced that it is rolling out its latest One UI 7 software update based on Android 15 for various Galaxy devices. The update was initially expected to be rolled out in January with the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, but existing users had to wait. The update is now available for several … Read more
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Food City 500, a track notorious for its unpredictable nature and tire-wearing issues. To succeed in this race, understanding practice FLAGS data, track history, and contrarian approaches is essential. Veteran drivers will hold an advantage, but not as much as last year when the … Read more
US tariffs on Chinese imports are crippling educational toy companies, with one CEO estimating the costs will triple. The industry’s reliance on cheap Chinese goods is being cut off as President Trump demands manufacturers return production to America. Companies are scrambling to adapt, but many face significant challenges in relocating or finding new suppliers. The … Read more