The United States is set to impose a 25% duty on global automotive imports, sparking concerns that President Donald Trump will not honor commitments made to Canada and Mexico in 2018. The two countries won annual import quotas of 2.6 million cars and unlimited truck imports, as well as duty-free imports for parts valued at … Read more
Microplastics have become a growing concern in recent years, and scientists are now finding them in everyday kitchen items and foods. According to Amy Lusher, a senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research, microplastics can be released into food during cooking and preparation. Lusher’s research has shown that even household items like dishwashing … Read more
President Donald Trump’s election was welcomed by Wall Street, as businesses expected significant deregulation efforts. However, the Trump administration appears to be using this leverage to push companies to abandon their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has threatened to block mergers involving media companies … Read more
USC overcame a sluggish start and a late push from Kansas State to emerge victorious, 67-61, in their NCAA Tournament matchup. The Trojans, led by Kennedy Smith’s 19 points and Avery Howell’s 18 points, will face UConn in the Elite Eight for a chance to advance to the Final Four. The game was marked by … Read more
Frank founder Charlie Javice was convicted Friday of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by exaggerating the size of her customer base. The 32-year-old Ivy League graduate, who founded Frank in 2017, claimed to have helped over 5 million students with financial aid. However, a jury found that Javice had lied about having over … Read more
Greenland’s national dog sled race took place on Saturday, with hundreds of spectators lining the snow-packed trail in Sisimiut to cheer on mushers and their teams. The event, known as the Avannaata Qimussersua, is a traditional celebration that brings together people from distant settlements to reconnect in the snow. However, controversy surrounding a planned visit … Read more
Line dancing has become a cultural phenomenon among Black communities, offering a welcome distraction from the chaos of everyday life and providing a sense of community and healing. In recent months, social media has fueled the popularity of line dancing, with videos of people of all ages and backgrounds dancing to popular songs going viral. … Read more
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is planning to step down from the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by late May, citing progress in reducing the deficit. This comes as his electric vehicle company, Tesla, faces mounting protests, stock declines, and legal challenges. Musk’s role at DOGE is temporary and limited to 130 days within any … Read more
The popular investment strategy known as “Trump Trade” has backfired for many traders on Wall Street, who underestimated the impact of sudden policy changes and worsening economic data during President Trump’s presidency. Initially, investors bet heavily on companies linked to a “America First” agenda, such as Tesla and cryptocurrencies. However, this approach proved to be … Read more
A partial solar eclipse was observed across the North and East of England, with skywatchers sharing their photographs of the rare event. The eclipse began at 10:07 GMT and ended at 12:00 on Saturday, with viewers managing to capture images despite grey and overcast conditions. In Cumbria, photographer Paul Grindley managed to take a shot … Read more