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Trump Pledges to Buy ‘Brand New Tesla’ Amid Stock Slump Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared his intention to buy a “brand new Tesla“ after shares of the electric car company plummeted more than 15%. Blaming the decline on “radical left lunatics” attempting to harm Tesla owner Elon Musk, Trump claimed that a coordinated…
Massive Outages Disrupt Elon Musk’s X Platform in the US and UK Elon Musk’s social media platform, X—formerly known as Twitter—faced widespread disruptions on Monday, with thousands of users in the US and UK reporting outages that lasted for hours. According to platform monitor Downdetector, tens of thousands of users in the United States experienced…
AI-Powered Deep-Sea Mining Tech Advances, but Controversy Persists A robotic arm extends, its three-pronged claw reaching toward the ocean floor. A moment later, it plucks a small, metallic rock from the seabed. This robotic system, designed to mine polymetallic nodules—potato-sized mineral deposits scattered across the deep ocean—was recently tested in a controlled harbour environment. The…
LED technology has long been used in medical settings to treat various skin concerns, including eczema, mild to moderate acne, psoriasis, and sun damage. Now, the at-home LED skincare industry is booming, with masks and devices ranging from £40 to £1,500. These devices use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to stimulate skin cells through repeated exposure. While…
Toronto, Canada – In a bold response to the United States’ recent tariffs on Canadian exports, businesses across Canada are making their stance clear. A neighborhood pub in Toronto has taken drastic measures by removing all American products from its menu, marking the beginning of a growing wave of economic retaliation at the grassroots level….
Trump Administration Pulls $400M in Federal Funding from Columbia University Over Antisemitism Concerns The Trump administration has announced the immediate withdrawal of $400 million (£310 million) in federal funding from Columbia University, citing the institution’s failure to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish students on campus. In a joint statement issued by four federal agencies, officials…
A key deadline for individuals looking to fill gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record to secure a full state pension has been eased. People who need to make voluntary NI contributions to cover gaps dating back to 2006 were initially required to do so by April 5, 2024. However, those who request a call-back…
The stock market has wiped out all gains made since Donald Trump took office. Recent developments in U.S. trade policy have led to significant volatility in global financial markets. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose substantial tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has intensified fears of a looming trade war, resulting in notable…
Mixue’s rise in popularity comes amid China’s ongoing economic challenges. Bubble Tea Giant Surpasses Starbucks in Scale, Shares Surge on Market Debute A major shake-up in the global beverage industry unfolded as a rapidly expanding bubble tea chain made its stock market debut, with shares soaring in early trading. The company, which has now surpassed…
Trump Declares the Creation of a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve: What It Means for the Market and Investors In a move that could redefine the relationship between politics and digital assets, former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly established a Strategic Crypto Reserve, signaling a shift in how cryptocurrencies are perceived…