US President Donald Trump is trying to calm markets by reducing tensions with China, but keeping pressure on Beijing privately. He recently spoke with senior officials about sending a message that the US wants to ease trade tensions. Trump threatened new 100% tariffs starting November 1, but now talks to send a different signal. Source: … Read more
The US, Hamas, and Israel have made a breakthrough in their negotiations over a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. A handwritten note from Qatar’s prime minister to Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff urged them to push for concessions from Israel. The two sides more or less split the difference on territory control, with Israel … Read more
The upcoming release of Coachella’s lineup is causing concern among social media users about the state of the US economy. However, experts say that the festival’s announcement does not necessarily indicate an impending recession. The US economy is uncertain, with several signs of weakness being monitored. Analysts point to various indicators, such as: – Cardboard … Read more
Belgium’s three major unions have organized a national strike over government reforms and spending cuts, affecting public transport, airports, and ships. The protest comes as Prime Minister Bart de Wever’s centre-right government aims to reduce the budget deficit by increasing pension ages and cutting benefits. The strike has brought flights to a halt and severely … Read more
Award-winning composer and arranger Ian Freebairn-Smith has died at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy in iconic theme tunes for TV classics like Airwolf, Fame, and Cagney & Lacey. He secured a Grammy Award for his work on Barbra Streisand’s “Evergreen” in A Star Is Born. Born in Seattle in 1932, Freebairn-Smith spent … Read more
Self-stimulatory behavior, or “stimming,” is a common habit that helps individuals self-soothe and regulate their emotions. Stimming involves repetitive body movements, sounds, or actions that provide sensory input to calm the mind and body. While stimming is often associated with autism and ADHD, it’s not exclusive to these conditions. Neurotypical people also engage in stimming … Read more
A local app-maker, Riley Walz, has made headlines for the third time in a month by pranking Waymo vehicles. This latest stunt involved gathering 50 people to head to “San Francisco’s longest dead-end street” and ordering a Waymo ride, only to no-show and leave the vehicle stranded. The plan, which was documented on social media, … Read more
A leaked Telegram chat from prominent young GOP operatives reveals racist and derogatory messages. The “RESTOREYR WAR ROOM” conversation, published by Politico, features members including former NY State Young Republican Club president Peter Giunta, who used racial slurs like “watermelon people” and made anti-Semitic comments. Several users apologized for their words, blaming the leak on … Read more
Windows 10 is no longer a secure operating system, and Microsoft has stopped issuing updates. If you still use Windows 10, it’s time to upgrade to Windows 11 or consider alternative options. Upgrading to Windows 11 is a good opportunity to get a new laptop if you have an older PC from the past five … Read more
US President Donald Trump warns of stopping trade in cooking oil with China due to Beijing’s refusal to buy American soybeans, which he calls an “Economically Hostile Act”. The move aims to retaliate against China for hurting the US soybean farmers. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-14/trump-threatens-china-cooking-oil-trade-raising-tensions