US President Donald Trump is imposing a tariff hike on packages valued at more than $800 from low-cost Chinese retailers Temu and Shein. The move will affect foreign online retailers that have benefited from the “de minimis” exemption, which allowed them to sell cheap items without tariffs. The Trump administration has closed one trade loophole … Read more
A breakthrough in prostate cancer detection has been discovered, offering a more accurate method than current blood tests. The innovative urine test can identify protein shed by prostate tumors, which is then detected in the urine. According to a study published in the journal Cancer Research, the new test achieved an AUC score of 0.92 … Read more
A recent global study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has found a strong link between ultra-processed food consumption and preventable deaths. The research revealed that for every 10% increase in ultra-processed foods in total daily energy intake, the risk of all-cause mortality rose by 2.7%. The study analyzed data from eight countries, … Read more
Supermodel Christie Brinkley is set to release her memoir “Uptown Girl” on April 29, offering a candid look back at her whirlwind marriage with music icon Billy Joel from 1985 to 1994. While the power couple was known for their fairytale romance, chronic substance abuse by Joel became a significant factor in their eventual split. … Read more
UPS is cutting 20,000 jobs this year as part of its efforts to reduce costs and boost profits. The move comes as the company faces reduced shipping volumes due to President Trump’s tariffs, which have prompted some customers to ship fewer goods. The job cuts are in addition to 12,000 positions that UPS cut last … Read more
Carolina Hurricanes’ goalie Frederik Andersen is out for Game 5 against New Jersey after being injured in the second period of Game 4. In his place, Pyotr Kochetkov will make his first start of the series, and Spencer Martin has been called up as backup. Andersen suffered an undisclosed injury when Timo Meier crashed into … Read more
During Donald Trump’s inauguration, a striking image emerged – one of the world’s richest and most influential men standing in support of their president. However, this tableau could also be seen as a desperate attempt to avoid retribution from Trump’s second term. Many prominent business leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, … Read more
Bluesky, a social network claiming to be open and decentralized, has censored several accounts in Turkey at the request of government authorities. The platform’s moderation service, which uses geographic labelers to restrict content, has raised concerns among users about its true level of openness. The Freedom of Expression Association reported that 72 Bluesky accounts were … Read more
Vancouver Coastal Health has confirmed that Kai-ji Adam Lo, the accused mass killer in Saturday’s deadly festival attack, was under the care of a mental health team and on leave from hospital when the tragedy occurred. According to the Mental Health Act, Lo was released on extended leave from the designated facility with appropriate support … Read more
In an interview with The Media Line, Israeli General Amir Avivi hinted at Israeli involvement in a recent chemical strike on Iranian rocket fuel. He stated that the attack was likely premeditated, given that it targeted fuel for ballistic rockets. Avivi expressed concerns about Iran’s intentions ahead of renewed US-Iran negotiations. He warned that Tehran … Read more