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World News • Views: 571
Australia blames Iran for two antisemitic attacks, expels its envoy
Australia accused Iran on Tuesday of executing two antisemitic arson attacks in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne and gave Tehran's ambassador seven days to leave the country, in its first such ejection since World War Two.
Business • Views: 966
Spotify plans to increase prices as the music giant rolls out new features and aims to reach 1 billion users, according to a report
According to a report by the Financial Times on Sunday, Spotify plans to increase its prices as it invests in new features and aims to reach 1 billion users, stated by the company's Co-President and Chief Business Officer, Alex Norstrom
Business • Views: 938
Germany needs to seek out new trade partners if 'Americans are no longer willing to adhere to the rules': Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany needs to explore options outside a trade agreement between the US and the European Union that imposes 15% tariffs on EU products by seeking new trading partners in the future, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on Sunday
Business • Views: 968
Intel's stock rises as Trump announces the US will acquire a 10% share in the struggling semiconductor company
On Friday, President Trump announced that the US would acquire a 10% ownership in Intel through an agreement with the struggling semiconductor company. He also indicated plans for more actions like this, marking the White House's latest unconventional involvement in American businesses
Business • Views: 603
Apple reportedly in discussions to utilize Google's Gemini AI to enhance Siri
According to Bloomberg News on Friday, Apple is in initial discussions about utilizing Google's Gemini AI to overhaul the Siri voice assistant, as reported by individuals familiar with the situation
World News • Views: 568
Russian drone crashes into field in latest ‘provocation’ from Kremlin, Poland says
A Russian drone crashed in a field in eastern Poland, according to early findings, Polish officials said on Wednesday, in an incident the nation's defence minister described as a provocation.
World News • Views: 493
China to show off massive troops, never-seen-before weapons at WW2 parade
China will stage a massive military parade next month in the heart of Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following the surrender of Japan, mobilizing tens of thousands of people and showcasing never-seen-before weapons.
Sports • Views: 1165
A Ukrainian long jumper has received a four-year suspension after testing positive for testosterone
The Athletics Integrity Unit has handed Ukrainian athlete Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk a four-year suspension following a positive test for testosterone in an out-of-competition urine sample collected in December 2024, the AIU announced on Tuesday
Business • Views: 988
The FTC files a lawsuit against a ticket reseller for creating fake Ticketmaster accounts to bypass ticket limits for Taylor Swift's Eras tour
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against the ticket resale company Key Investment Group, accusing them of avoiding purchasing restrictions to acquire thousands of tickets for live shows, such as Taylor Swift's Eras tour, which they then sold at higher prices, as stated in a complaint lodged in a Maryland federal court on Monday
Business • Views: 970
Swatch apologizes for ‘slanted eye’ ad after online backlash in China
Swiss watchmaker Swatch issued an apology at the weekend and pulled ads featuring images of an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes up and backwards in a "slanted eye" pose.
Sports • Views: 734
ESPN will ‘no longer proceed’ with Spike Lee’s Colin Kaepernick docuseries: ‘It’s not coming out’
Director Spike Lee's multi-part documentary series for ESPN Films about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who sparked a national debate when he protested racial injustice nearly a decade ago, will not be released, the filmmaker and ESPN said.
Business • Views: 744
The Winklevoss twins disclose additional information in Gemini's IPO filing as a crypto-supporting Trump increases interest from investors
Gemini reported a decline in revenue and an increase in losses for the first half of 2025, according to a US IPO filing. The cryptocurrency exchange is among several digital asset companies looking to enter public markets
Business • Views: 1177
Intel shares skyrocket following report Trump admin is mulling taking stake in chipmaker
The Trump administration is in talks with Intel to have the US government potentially take a stake in the chipmaker, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the plan.
Business • Views: 953
Apple to bring back blood oxygen feature to some smartwatches amid lawsuit
Apple will bring back the blood oxygen measurement feature to some of its watch models via a software update after receiving approval from the US government amid a protracted legal dispute over the technology, it said on Thursday.
Business • Views: 1081
Trump shifts tone regarding Intel CEO after previously calling for his resignation: 'The meeting was quite interesting'
President Trump stated that he had a meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday, shortly after requesting his resignation. He lauded Tan and described the meeting as "very interesting."
Business • Views: 561
Ford plans to produce an electric pickup truck starting at $30,000 in an effort to compete with Chinese competitors
Ford announced on Monday its intention to begin introducing a new line of budget-friendly electric vehicles in 2027, which includes a midsize pickup truck aimed at a starting price of $30,000, as the company strives to match the cost efficiency of its Chinese competitors
Business • Views: 718
Chinese state media says Nvidia H20 chips not safe for China
Nvidia's H20 chips pose security concerns for China, a social media account affiliated with China's state media said on Sunday, after Beijing raised concerns over backdoor access in those chips.
US News • Views: 821
Trump nominates Tammy Bruce as US deputy representative to UN
President Trump announced he is nominating State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce to be the next U.S. deputy representative to the United Nations.
Business • Views: 507
Gold futures hit all-time high as tariff uncertainty sparks turmoil
US gold futures hit a record high on Friday amid uncertainty over whether country-specific US import tariffs would apply to the most commonly traded sizes of gold bars.
Business • Views: 554
Trump aiming for IPOs of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac this year — valuing firms at $500B combined: report
President Trump's administration is aiming for the initial public offerings of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later this year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Crime • Views: 601
Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson allegedly attempted to kill husband with poisoned pasta
Australian woman, Erin Patterson, who murdered three of her in-laws with a meal of toxic mushrooms also allegedly tried to murder her husband, Simon Patterson, using poisoned pasta, a chicken curry and a sandwich wrap, evidence showed on Friday after a judge allowed its disclosure.
World News • Views: 1048
Five dead after cable on suspension bridge breaks in China
Five individuals lost their lives when a suspension bridge collapsed in northwest China on Wednesday
Business • Views: 1192
Disney tops earnings forecasts after major deals with NFL, WWE
Walt Disney posted better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, led by gains in streaming business.
Business • Views: 411
Federal Reserve's Mary Daly indicates the time is approaching for rate reductions — possibly requiring more than two
Mary Daly, President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, stated on Monday that since there is increasing proof that the US labor market is weakening and there are no indications of sustained inflation caused by tariffs, the moment for reducing interest rates is approaching
Business • Views: 413
Palantir raises annual revenue forecast again on surging AI demand
Palantir Technologies on Monday raised its annual revenue forecast for the second time this year, expecting robust demand for its AI-linked services from businesses and governments, sending its shares up 5% in extended trading.