Republicans across Capitol Hill breathed a collective sigh of relief as news emerged that billionaire Elon Musk was poised to leave President Donald Trump’s inner circle in the coming weeks. Musk, the Tesla CEO who purchased Twitter and has vowed to populate Mars, has been a significant distraction for the Republican team in control of … Read more
Fears of a global recession are growing as President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy takes effect. The market took another hit on Friday, but financial advisors say maintaining a consistent investment strategy is key to weathering the uncertainty. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed concerns about a recession, citing low unemployment and stable inflation expectations. … Read more
Saturday Night Live (SNL) poked fun at country singer Morgan Wallen twice during its April 5 episode, just one week after he abruptly left the show as the musical guest. The jokes targeted Wallen’s “God’s country” social media post and his sudden exit. During the Cold Open, James Austin Johnson played President Donald Trump, referencing … Read more
Amazon has brought back Jamie Siminoff, the founder of its Ring unit, as a vice president after he stepped down from the video doorbell maker two years ago. This move comes amid a significant boost to Ring’s operations, with Siminoff leading the company in his new role. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-04/amazon-brings-back-ring-founder-siminoff-to-run-doorbell-unit
Jack Black returned to Saturday Night Live after nearly twenty years away, celebrating his reunion with a musical performance of Aerosmith’s 1976 hit “Back in the Saddle.” During his monologue, he jokingly announced he had to quit due to pressure but quickly warmed up when the song started playing. The School of Rock star poked … Read more
Protesters disrupted Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday, interrupting a speech by AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman and citing the company’s sale of artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. Microsoft employees Ibtihal Aboussad and Vaniya Agrawal shouted slogans, including “You claim that you care about using AI for good but Microsoft sells AI weapons to … Read more
Carlo Acutis, a Catholic saint-to-be, is set to be canonized later this month, making him the first video-gamer saint in history. However, an Italian archbishop has clamped down on online auctions of relics purportedly linked to “God’s influencer”. The Vatican prohibits the sale of relics for financial gain, with Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino stating that such … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on almost every country has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving investors reeling. The sell-off, which began in after-hours trading, saw the market plummet due to investors’ failure to anticipate Trump’s protectionist scheme. Trump’s tariff plan, which applies unilaterally and inflicts crushingly high tariffs not only on … Read more
Canada is bracing for an economic slump as thousands of Canadians have cancelled their summer vacations in the United States, citing rising trade tensions and the threat of a potential trade war. The surge in cancellations comes amid heightened concerns over President Trump’s latest executive orders on tariffs. The Canadian government has expressed its opposition … Read more
An Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs has killed a Hezbollah official and three other people, Lebanon’s health ministry says, despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group. The attack also injured seven people. The Israeli military targeted Hassan Bdeir, who it alleged had helped Hamas plan an attack against Israeli … Read more