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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado accepted her award “in his honour,” asserting he “deserved” it and saying she told him she accepted it because of his support. Trump told reporters, “The person who got the Nobel Prize called me today … ‘I’m accepting this in your…
Santa Cruz, CA — The Halloween industry is facing a chilling season — not from ghosts, but from President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on Chinese imports, which are squeezing small businesses and driving up costs for consumers. Chris Zephro, co-founder of Trick or Treat Studios, says his company has paid over $800,000 in tariff costs…
New York — Global markets have surged to record highs this year, largely powered by enthusiasm over artificial intelligence. But JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is cautioning that the momentum may not last forever — and that a market correction could be looming. In an interview with the BBC, Dimon said while he believes “AI…
New York — Silver has joined gold in a historic rally, breaking past $50 an ounce for the first time in more than four decades. Prices have surged around 75% this year, fueled by a mix of investor demand, industrial use, and tightening supply. The spot price hit $51 per troy ounce on Thursday, marking…
A toddler fleeing a T-Rex to the sound of Lady Gaga. A dancing cat in streetwear. A police bodycam arresting macaroni and cheese. Welcome to the next — and messiest — era of social media, powered by artificial intelligence. From OpenAI’s Sora app to Meta’s AI Vibes and TikTok’s AI Alive, tech giants are rushing…
Beijing has warned it will take “resolute countermeasures” if U.S. President Donald Trump proceeds with his plan to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, escalating tensions just weeks ahead of a potential Trump–Xi meeting in South Korea. China’s Ministry of Commerce called Washington’s tariff threats “unilateral and misguided,” urging the U.S. to “promptly correct…
Major U.S. online retail platforms have removed millions of listings for Chinese-made electronics flagged as prohibited or unauthorized, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Friday. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the move comes in response to national security concerns over surveillance technology and foreign influence. The delisted products include home security cameras, smartwatches, and other…
PALO ALTO — Corporate travel and expense management firm Navan (formerly TripActions) plans to raise around $960 million in its upcoming U.S. IPO, aiming for a valuation of $6.45 billion, according to a filing disclosed Friday. The company intends to offer 36.92 million shares, priced between $24 and $26 each, and list on the Nasdaq…
The Trump administration has begun laying off thousands of federal employees in what it calls a “necessary efficiency measure” — a move that critics say is an attempt to pressure Democrats into ending the ongoing government shutdown. White House budget chief Russell Vought announced the decision Friday morning on X (formerly Twitter): “The RIFs have…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose an additional 100% tariff on all imports from China starting next month, intensifying an already fragile trade relationship between the world’s two largest economies. In a series of social media posts, Trump also said his administration would place export controls on critical software, accusing Beijing of…
