A trial has opened for nearly 200 people arrested during mass demonstrations in Istanbul against the Turkish government. The trials began on Friday at the Caglayan courthouse, with most defendants being students and eight journalists. Charges include participating in illegal protests and failing to disperse despite warnings. Penalties range from six months to five years … Read more
The US stock and bond markets will be closed on Friday for the Easter holiday, with regular trading resuming on Monday. Asian shares were mostly higher on thin Good Friday trading, led by Tokyo’s Nikkei 225, which gained 1% to 34,730.28. In South Korea, the Kospi rose 0.5% to 2,483.42, while Taiwan’s Taiex gained 0.3%. … Read more
US cannabis has significantly increased in THC potency over the past few decades, posing a risk to new and returning users. In the 1990s, 5% THC was considered strong, but today it’s rare to find products below 20% THC in LA dispensaries. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, seized cannabis samples averaged less … Read more
US travel to the United States has declined sharply since President Donald Trump returned to office in 2021. Data charts show a significant drop in visitor numbers from key countries and regions, indicating a sharp decline in tourism. The exact reasons behind this trend are not specified, but it is likely due to a combination … Read more
Gold prices surged on Wednesday but eased on Thursday as investors booked profits ahead of the long weekend. The spot gold price fell 0.5% to $3,326.51 an ounce, despite being above the $3,300 per ounce level. The softer dollar and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions kept bullion firm, with gains of nearly 3% this week. Investors … Read more
Nintendo’s decision to bring back amiibo figures with the upcoming Switch 2 console generation is a welcome move for fans of the beloved gaming peripherals. However, there’s one crucial addition that could take amiibo from mere toys to an essential part of the gaming experience: NFC cards. Including a collectible card with every new amiibo … Read more
Emirates Airline passenger Jake Bass has sparked widespread criticism after sharing his $50,000 first-class journey to Dubai International Airport in a post that many deemed insensitive and self-congratulatory. Bass, who identifies himself as the CEO of Emirates, created a viral firestorm when he compared his luxury experience to economy passengers, sparking accusations of entitlement. Bass’s … Read more
Easter egg supplies have held steady despite initial concerns of a shortage or high prices. Two days before Easter, retailers reported no major issues with availability. Stewarts supermarket lifted its three-dozen limit on egg purchases six weeks ago as supply increased. According to Robin Cooper, spokesman for Stewarts, the company’s 75-year-old relationship with a local … Read more
A new Silicon Valley startup, Mechanize, has launched with a mission to automate all work and the economy using artificial intelligence (AI). The founder, Tamay Besiroglu, who also runs a non-profit AI research organization called Epoch, claims that this will lead to “explosive economic growth” and higher standards of living. Besiroglu’s goal is to provide … Read more
WWE is gearing up for a massive TLC match after Nick Aldis called for one to settle the complicated title mess on SmackDown. The last time TLC matches took place was in 2020, with Roman Reigns retaining his Universal Championship against Kevin Owens. The issue escalated on SmackDown when The Street Profits defended their WWE … Read more