Canada’s Inflation Ticks Up to 1.9% in June, Putting Spotlight on BoC Rate Call
The annual consumer‑price index rose faster than expected to 1.9 % in June, reviving debate over whether the Bank of Canada can start easing at its July 30 meeting.
The annual consumer‑price index rose faster than expected to 1.9 % in June, reviving debate over whether the Bank of Canada can start easing at its July 30 meeting.
Alphabet’s cloud and AI ambitions get a clean‑energy boost as Google inks the largest corporate hydro agreement ever, securing up to 3 GW of carbon‑free power across the U.S.
For most people, World of Warcraft is a video game. A big one, sure — huge even — but still "just a game." For others, especially those who've watched its evolution over the past 20 years, WoW is something else entirely. It's a business case study and a digital world that not only rakes in billions but quietly teaches players about systems thinking, loyalty, and customer retention. And in some corners of the internet, it's even a platform for fans to earn real income. Let's break this down from a marketer's angle.
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The White House says the package spans data‑center build‑outs, power‑grid upgrades, and next‑gen research labs—one of the largest single U.S. tech‑energy investments to date.
A low‑pressure fuel‑pump defect has forced Ford to pull about 850,000 SUVs, trucks and luxury Lincolns built from 2021‑23, marking its second‑largest recall of the year.
Shou Chew has asked Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for a face‑to‑face meeting within two weeks, urging Ottawa to reverse an order that would shutter TikTok’s Canadian offices and cut hundreds of jobs.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed the company’s next major leap in AI infrastructure: the launch of its first AI data supercluster, dubbed Prometheus, expected to go online in 2026.
Recruit Holdings will lay off 6 % of staff at job boards Indeed and Glassdoor—its third downsizing in three years—as it folds Glassdoor into Indeed and shifts resources to artificial-intelligence tools.
Lucid Motors’ Air Grand Touring has logged 1,205 km (749 mi) on one charge, smashing the EV distance record and demonstrating the brand’s industry-leading efficiency.
President Donald Trump has ordered a blanket 30 % duty on all imports from the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, escalating trade tensions and rattling global markets.
Adobe Analytics says U.S. shoppers spent an unprecedented $24.1 billion during the expanded July 8-11 Prime Day, while Amazon touts its “biggest event ever” across 35+ categories.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to claim his maiden Wimbledon title and fourth career Grand Slam, igniting a fresh chapter in their rivalry.
Tesla will open its inaugural showroom in Mumbai on July 15 and expects to hand over its first vehicles to Indian customers by late August, marking a long-awaited entry into the world’s third-largest car market.
Harmonic AI, the math-focused artificial-intelligence venture co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, has secured $100 million in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to just under $900 million.
Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz has shifted its legal home from Delaware to Nevada, calling the Silver State more business-friendly and urging startups to follow its lead.
A late-night letter from the White House confirms a sweeping 35 % levy on Canadian goods effective Aug. 1, sending markets skidding and prompting Ottawa to weigh retaliation.
A Wall Street Journal report says Kraft Heinz is studying a breakup that would separate its grocery staples from its faster-growing condiment business, sending the stock sharply higher.
Pop superstar Justin Bieber has shocked fans with Swag, a 21-track album that marks his first full-length project since 2021’s Justice and signals a more mature, R&B-leaning sound.
Italian confectioner Ferrero, maker of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, will acquire cereal icon WK Kellogg for about $3 billion, gaining Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes as it expands its U.S. footprint.
Millions lost access to Outlook.com, mobile, and desktop clients for over half a day after a configuration fault crippled Microsoft’s email backbone; service is now stabilizing worldwide.
Universal’s dino epic claws in $147.3 million over the July 4 holiday and $318 million worldwide, setting a new high-water mark for Independence Day launches.
Bitcoin surged above $113,800 on July 10, 2025, smashing its previous record amid renewed institutional demand, shrinking exchange supply, and safe-haven inflows.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's vehicles will begin receiving Grok, an AI-powered chatbot developed by his startup xAI, as early as next week. The chatbot, which is already integrated into X will function as a voice assistant within Tesla cars
Lil Nas X was released on $75,000 bail after pleading not guilty to four felony charges in Los Angeles, with court-ordered treatment conditions and a September 15 hearing set.
Taylor Swift announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce on August 26 with a joint Instagram post, sharing proposal photos and the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Felix “xQc” Lengyel won Streamer of the Decade at the Esports Awards’ one-off Decade ceremony in Riyadh, capping ten years of dominance as peers and fans reacted across social media.
Carlos Alcaraz showed up at the US Open with a shaved buzz cut that instantly went viral, then backed it up with a straight-sets win in his opener.
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers returned to the table after a brief delay last week, with federal mediators back in the room and both sides reviewing proposals.
IShowSpeed will kick off a 35 day nonstop “Speed Does America” IRL livestream across 25 U.S. states on Aug 28 at noon ET, simulcasting on YouTube and Twitch with the full route to be revealed.
New footage shows Lil Nas X walking nearly nude on Ventura Boulevard before police say he was hospitalized for a possible overdose and then arrested in Los Angeles.
Gap taps global girl group KATSEYE for its Fall 2025 “Better in Denim” push, a 90-second spot set to Kelis’ “Milkshake” that spotlights low-rise fits and the Long & Lean jean.
Ottawa will lift 25% retaliatory tariffs on roughly $21B of U.S. consumer goods effective Sept 1, while keeping duties on steel, aluminum, and autos after talks between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump.
Trump said he may extend TikTok’s Sept 17 divest-or-ban deadline if needed and claims U.S. buyers are lined up.
Effective Aug 21, Sony raised U.S. PlayStation 5 console prices by $50, citing a challenging economic climate; accessories are unchanged.
Meta inked a six year, $10B plus agreement to run on Google Cloud, adding multi cloud heft as it races to scale AI infrastructure.
Drake has opened an official Amazon storefront called “Drake’s Warehouse,” mixing new and archival merch with novelty items like a $100 body pillow and a “For All The Dogs” poop scooper.
Apple is expected to unveil iPhone 17 in early September with an ultra thin model, 120 Hz displays, and camera upgrades. Here’s the likely timeline and features.
Brewery & the Beast returns to Calgary on Aug 24 at The Confluence with 60 plus chefs, craft beverages, and an all inclusive ticket that spotlights local producers.
Ottawa’s wind-down order for TikTok Canada is chilling creator programs and brand UGC, as the app stays live but local funding, staffing, and partnerships are pulled back.
Air Canada says it’s operating near full capacity just days after a mediated deal ended the flight-attendant strike, with domestic and U.S. schedules largely restored and cleanup work ongoing.
Google is taking AI Mode in Search global, reaching 180 countries in English and adding agentic tools that can plan and book tasks like restaurant reservations.
Frank Caprio, the compassionate “Caught in Providence” judge, died at 88 on August 20 after pancreatic cancer, with tributes pouring in across Rhode Island and beyond.
Google used its Made by Google showcase to unveil the Pixel 10 family with an AI-first pitch, highlighting Tensor G5 advances across four phones and companion hardware as the event streamed globally from New York.
The 2025 US Open begins Sunday, August 24, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, with ESPN and ABC carrying opening coverage and the men’s and women’s finals set for September 7 and 6.
Fan Expo Canada returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from August 21 to 24 with star guests, special experiences, and four days of comics, anime, cosplay, and gaming.
Fresh off surging past its revenue goals, Pop Mart is accelerating in the U.S. with a wave of pop ups layered on top of new stores, betting Labubu mania can carry its next phase of growth.
Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters rockets to No. 1, racks up record views, and spins off real world sing along events as its lead single tops the Hot 100.
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