Carlo Acutis, a Catholic saint-to-be, is set to be canonized later this month, making him the first video-gamer saint in history. However, an Italian archbishop has clamped down on online auctions of relics purportedly linked to “God’s influencer”. The Vatican prohibits the sale of relics for financial gain, with Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino stating that such … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on almost every country has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving investors reeling. The sell-off, which began in after-hours trading, saw the market plummet due to investors’ failure to anticipate Trump’s protectionist scheme. Trump’s tariff plan, which applies unilaterally and inflicts crushingly high tariffs not only on … Read more
Canada is bracing for an economic slump as thousands of Canadians have cancelled their summer vacations in the United States, citing rising trade tensions and the threat of a potential trade war. The surge in cancellations comes amid heightened concerns over President Trump’s latest executive orders on tariffs. The Canadian government has expressed its opposition … Read more
An Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs has killed a Hezbollah official and three other people, Lebanon’s health ministry says, despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group. The attack also injured seven people. The Israeli military targeted Hassan Bdeir, who it alleged had helped Hamas plan an attack against Israeli … Read more
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April 7, 2025, brings exciting astrological predictions for all sun signs. Here’s a breakdown of what each sign can expect: Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20): Expect to refresh new hobbies and pursuits that may vie for your attention. Stay connected to activities that uplift you and allow yourself to ease into what feels right. Taurus (Apr … Read more
Physicists have successfully created quantum superpositions, or “hot Schrödinger cat states,” in a superconducting microwave resonator. This achievement challenges the conventional wisdom that quantum effects are destroyed by high temperatures. Erwin Schrödinger’s original thought experiment described a cat existing in two simultaneous states: alive and dead. While this is often referred to as a Schrödinger … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s main stock index plummeted to a new 52-week low on Sunday, as losses in the capital goods, insurance, and consumer services sectors led to lower trading volumes. The Tadawul All Share fell by 6.78% to close at its lowest point. Despite this downturn, some stocks managed to show gains. Nama Chemicals Co. rose … Read more
Nintendo has delayed pre-ordering for its upcoming Switch 2 console in the US, citing the impact of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump’s administration on Chinese goods. The company had initially planned to start pre-orders on April 9 but instead announced that it will reassess timing later. Despite this delay, Nintendo confirmed that the June 5, … Read more
Vietnam has offered to drop all tariffs on U.S. imports to zero, a move that could alleviate economic concerns and stabilize relations between the two countries. The proposal comes as the United States is set to impose a 46% tariff rate on Vietnam, which would be one of the highest rates faced by any country. … Read more