The world is entering an uncomfortable liminal period, characterized by uncertainty and transition as international affairs evolve. This phase is often excruciating, especially when its duration and exit point are unknown. The recent pause on reciprocal tariffs for 90 days has raised more questions than answers. The tariffs on Chinese exports of smartphones and electronics … Read more
Hungary’s conservative government has banned public pride events organized by LGBT activists after passing a new constitutional amendment designed to protect children from gender ideology. The amendment, which was easily passed with a final vote of 140-21, prohibits LGBT pride parades that lawmakers argue threaten the well-being of children. The measure was spearheaded by Prime … Read more
Post Malone kicked off his Coachella headliner set on Sunday with a warm welcome to the crowd, asking how everyone was doing despite briefly stopping mid-performance. The 29-year-old singer has become adept at shifting between trap, hip-hop, pop, rock, and country in less than a decade, but one thing remains consistent: he’s always polite and … Read more
Sony has announced it will raise the price of its PlayStation 5 console in some international markets, including Europe, as suppliers warn that other consoles, such as the Nintendo Switch 2, may see similar price hikes due to tariffs. The US Customs and Border Protection recently announced exemptions for certain electronic products, but game consoles … Read more
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NASA and Japanese researchers have calculated a timeline for the complete extinction of all life on Earth, predicting it will happen in about 1 billion years when conditions become too extreme for life as we know it. The Sun’s eventual expansion into a giant star is expected to engulf all inner planets, including Earth, leading … Read more
Rising trade tensions have pushed several S&P 500 stocks towards a “death cross,” a chart pattern that signals weakening momentum and potential further declines. Walt Disney, Bank of America, and Delta Air Lines are among the names at risk. Disney’s 50-day moving average fell below its 200-day counterpart last week, with shares down 24% this … Read more
Nintendo has announced another direct, this time focused on Mario Kart World, which was mentioned briefly during the recent Switch 2 Direct. The presentation will reveal more game modes and features. The Mario Kart World Direct is scheduled for this week and will take place at various times across different regions. Viewers in Australia can … Read more
Israel’s defence minister has announced that the military will “vigorously” expand its offensive throughout most of Gaza, taking over a new “security zone”. The takeover comes after Israel seized large areas of Gaza in recent weeks, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. Israeli officials say the goal is to pressure Hamas into freeing 59 hostages … Read more
New York City First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro is temporarily taking charge of the government for two days after Mayor Eric Adams left for the Dominican Republic. The trip comes as a response to the deadly nightclub collapse in the Caribbean nation’s capital, which claimed over 200 lives. Adams, who traveled to the Dominican Republic … Read more