Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil, citing both trade concerns and political motivations. The former president specifically pointed to Brazil’s ongoing prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, calling the trial a “disgrace” and saying it mirrors politically motivated attacks he himself has faced.
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Apple is preparing to close a major chapter in its leadership story. Jeff Williams, the company’s long-serving Chief Operating Officer, will step down later this month, officially marking his retirement after nearly three decades of shaping Apple’s most iconic products.
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With global demand holding firm, OPEC will add another 548,000 barrels a day in August, aiming to claw back share from record-pumping U.S. and Canadian producers.
Linda Yaccarino has stepped down from Elon Musk’s X, capping a bumpy tenure marked by advertiser battles, AI controversies, and the platform’s radical overhaul.
A 2.5% stock jump sent Nvidia past a historic $4 trillion market cap, cementing its dominance in the AI hardware race and eclipsing Apple and Microsoft.
Jeff Bezos is back in the headlines — this time for offloading nearly $666 million worth of Amazon shares, just weeks after tying the knot in a high-profile Venice wedding.
Washington has warned Japan, South Korea and a dozen other nations of new import levies as high as 40 % starting Aug. 1, while Canada negotiates separate terms ahead of a July 21 deadline.
In a bold escalation of his trade agenda, President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imported copper — a move that jolted global markets and sent U.S. copper prices soaring.
As the death toll from the devastating Texas Hill Country floods rises to at least 100, hundreds of volunteers are stepping in—despite officials pleading for caution. The Guadalupe River swelled rapidly after heavy rains, swallowing buildings, cars, and tragically, lives. Among the hardest-hit areas was a century-old girls’ summer camp.
Apple’s head of foundation AI models, Ruoming Pang, has left for Meta’s new Superintelligence Labs, lured by a package reportedly worth tens of millions annually—marking the latest twist in Silicon Valley’s escalating AI talent war.
IBM’s new Power11 processors promise lower downtime, built-in ransomware defense, and easier AI integration for mission-critical data centers.
In a defining moment for the AI infrastructure arms race, CoreWeave is seizing the reins of its future. The cloud startup just inked a $9 billion all-stock deal to acquire Core Scientific, one of the largest data center operators in the U.S.—a move that instantly vaults CoreWeave into the upper echelon of AI power players.
Apple just hit the apex of its theatrical ambitions. The tech giant’s racing blockbuster F1: The Movie has surged past $293 million at the global box office, setting a new record as the company’s most successful film release to date.
In a sweeping move aimed at reshaping U.S. trade relationships, President Donald Trump has unveiled a new set of tariffs targeting nearly a dozen countries, with levies ranging from 25% to 40%.
Ford Motor Co. posted a 14.2% jump in second-quarter U.S. sales—ten times the industry’s growth estimate—thanks to record F-Series demand and a spike in hybrid deliveries.
Apple has filed an appeal against the European Commission’s €500 million Digital Markets Act penalty, arguing the ruling misinterprets “steering” rules and harms both developers and consumers.
Prime Day returns July 8–11 with 96 hours of discounts, daily “Big Deals,” and new AI shopping tools—giving Prime members more ways than ever to save.
Central Texas is reeling from catastrophic flash floods that have left at least 81 people dead and over 40 still missing, with the death toll expected to climb as search-and-rescue operations continue.
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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