American Express (AXP) CEO Stephen Squeri says the company’s spending is holding steady despite April’s stock market volatility. In the first quarter, Amex reported better-than-expected earnings and maintained its full-year guidance. This contrasts with warnings from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon about a potential US recession due to Trump tariffs. Squeri attributes the stability to the … Read more
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President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he’s “not happy” with him over interest rates and suggesting he could remove him from the position if he wanted to. Trump’s comments come amid a dispute between the president and the Fed chair over interest rates. The Fed has … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump’s international envoy Steve Witkoff met with high-level officials from Ukraine and Europe in Paris to discuss bolstering Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s ongoing invasion. The summit aimed to bring about a rapid end to the war, but experts say the talks may be far-fetched given Russia’s … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted top diplomats from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine on Thursday to discuss a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. The U.S. delegation included Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Macron emphasized the importance of finding a sustainable peace, saying “everyone wants peace.” However, there are concerns about … Read more
Don’t Nod’s narrative adventure game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is set to release its second episode, or tape, on April 15th as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. The first episode ended with a cliffhanger, leaving players wondering what to expect from Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat’s next escapade. Creative Director Michel Koch … Read more
Blizzard has introduced a new Friendly Duels feature that allows players to engage in player-versus-player combat with friends or foes without affecting their progress. To participate, tap the PvP tab, select Friendly Duels, copy the code, and share it with an opponent. A privacy option is available for streamers, allowing them to hide and copy … Read more
Rapper Drake has amended his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over the 2025 Grammy Awards, specifically song and record of the year for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”. The amended complaint expands on the January suit by adding new allegations. UMG claims that the lawsuit is baseless and an attempt to distract from … Read more
The US has been the world’s leader in Bitcoin production since China cracked down on the crypto industry in 2021. However, a recent shift in policy by President Donald Trump’s administration may disrupt this status quo. The proposed tariffs on imported mining machines from Southeast Asia could have a devastating impact on the US industry. … Read more
A recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court has sparked concerns among trans people and campaigners, who warn that it could have “dire consequences” for their safety and well-being. The court ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, potentially affecting spaces such as hospital wards, changing rooms, and domestic refuges. … Read more