Japan’s core inflation accelerated last month, with rice prices almost doubling from a year earlier, according to official data released Friday. The price increase has prompted the government to release emergency stockpiles into the market. Excluding fresh food, consumer prices rose 3.2% in March compared to February, while excluding energy, prices increased by 2.9%. However, … Read more
The ongoing US-China trade war has overshadowed another key issue: the impact of US tariffs on global steel and aluminum suppliers. While auto tariffs have drawn significant attention, some companies say the Trump administration’s move to impose duties on these metals is causing them greater concern. Source: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-tariffs-steel-aluminum-derivatives-logistics-0418
The Trump Administration has taken sole ownership of the massive rebuild of New York City’s Penn Station, stripping the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of its involvement in the project. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that Amtrak will lead the reconstruction effort, citing the MTA’s history of inefficiency and mismanagement. However, critics argue that this … Read more
Best Buy’s ongoing Spring Sale and Amazon’s response have pushed the Apple Watch Series 10 lineup to its deepest discounts yet. Starting from $299 for the 42mm model and $329 for the 46mm, these deals are significantly lower than the previous prices seen during Black Friday and Prime Day. For those who missed out on … Read more
Scientists have revived hope for treating Parkinson’s disease by conducting two small clinical trials using stem cells injected into the brain. The goal is to replace dead nerve cells and alleviate symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and movement problems. These early steps in stem cell therapies aim to stop Parkinson’s progression, offering a potential new … Read more
NASA is developing the world’s first-ever space-based quantum sensor designed to measure tiny changes in gravity. The device, called Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf), uses a technique called atom interferometry and can detect shifts caused by moving water, tectonic activity, or shifting rock. These movements offer clues about what lies beneath the planet’s surface. According … Read more
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks against Russian military targets on Thursday, targeting the home base of the 112th Guards Missile Brigade in retaliation for a bloody Russian strike that killed dozens of civilians. The Ukrainian drones, which were reportedly tail-prop robot aircraft called An-196 Liutyi, hit the Russian base in the Tula region … Read more
The Larry H. Miller Family has acquired a controlling interest in MLS side Real Salt Lake and NWSL’s Utah Royals from David Blitzer and Ryan Smith’s Smith Entertainment Group for approximately $600 million. This deal includes the majority stake in Real Salt Lake Holdings, which also encompasses MLS Next Pro side Real Monarchs, RSL Academy, … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to resume talks with Iran on Saturday, seeking a deal to curb the country’s nuclear program. This comes after years of hostility between the two nations, with Trump withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal last year. The US negotiating team, led by Steve Witkoff, a real estate investor … Read more
A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has killed one man inside his home and wounded at least 112 others, including nine children. The attack damaged 21 apartment buildings, two schools, and a factory, causing widespread destruction. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack, calling it “a terror machine” that will only … Read more