Austrian privacy group NOYB has filed formal GDPR complaints against AliExpress, TikTok and WeChat, alleging the Chinese platforms block users from accessing their personal data and calling for EU regulators to impose stiff fines.
Juul Labs has officially secured FDA authorization to keep selling its tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes in the U.S., marking a dramatic rebound for the once embattled vaping giant.
The ride‑hailing giant will pour $300 million into EV maker Lucid and deploy a fleet of autonomous Gravity SUVs—powered by Nuro tech—starting in 2026.
Mark Zuckerberg and a coalition of institutional investors have struck a last‑minute settlement, averting an $8 billion Delaware court showdown over Facebook’s past privacy breaches.
After telling House Republicans he might dismiss Jerome Powell, President Trump called the move “unlikely for now,” leaving investors and lawmakers guessing as legal questions loom.
Nobody is perfect, and hence, mistakes are prevalent in examinations. Even the most prepared candidates can unknowingly make errors, but every point matters in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test. Given how candidates take this exam with hopes of studying abroad, avoiding the common pitfalls is crucial. Whether you’re starting your IELTS exam preparation course or are well underway, steering clear of the most frequent mistakes is key to a good result. Let’s take a look at what they are.
Canadian athleisure giant Lululemon will debut in India through a franchise partnership with Tata CLiQ, opening its first brick-and-mortar location and launching on Tata CLiQ Luxury and Fashion platforms in the second half of 2026.
Larry Ellison just leapfrogged Mark Zuckerberg on the global billionaire leaderboard. The 80-year-old Oracle founder now holds a staggering $251 billion net worth, propelled by a $60 billion gain in 2025 alone. His
Washington will impose a flat 10 % duty on goods from more than 100 African and Caribbean nations starting Aug. 1, adding fresh tension to global trade.
Washington has cleared Nvidia to resume selling its downgraded H20 accelerator to Chinese clients, restoring a multibillion-dollar revenue stream and lifting the chipmaker’s stock to new highs.
Annual U.S. consumer inflation rose faster than expected in June, complicating the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut calculus as tariffs and resilient service costs keep price pressures simmering.
SiriusXM is changing the dial on its business model. Known for offering commercial-free content in cars, the audio giant has introduced a new ad-supported subscription tier called SiriusXM Play. Starting at under $7 a month, the new plan gives users access to over 130 channels and aims to convert more free trial users into paying customers by offering a budget-friendly option that includes limited commercials.
The stealth AI-hardware startup led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has raised $650 million in seed financing, vaulting its paper worth to $12 billion and setting a new benchmark for early-stage funding.
The new Ethernet silicon delivers 51.2 terabits per second and 250-nanosecond latency, promising a low-cost alternative to Nvidia’s InfiniBand for massive AI clusters.
Apple is making a bold bet on domestic production with a $500 million investment in MP Materials, a Nevada-based rare earth magnet manufacturer. The deal marks a major push to bring the production of key electronic components — namely neodymium magnets — back to U.S. soil.
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.
Creating a seamless checkout isn’t enough to keep customers loyal. In today’s ecommerce world, what happens after the sale can have just as much impact on your brand as the shopping experience itself. That’s why having a reliable and transparent package tracking page is no longer just a convenience, it’s essential for building trust and encouraging repeat business.
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.
Canada’s economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.2% in the first quarter—on the surface, a solid rebound. But dig a little deeper and the momentum looks shaky. The jump was largely fueled by a surge in exports, likely driven by businesses trying to ship goods ahead of new tariff rules.
At a rally in Pennsylvania, President Trump announced what he’s calling a major victory for American manufacturing: a new deal that would allow Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel—without giving up American control.
Canada’s debt tops $2.5 T; Gen Z and newcomers boost balances 31 %, delinquencies hit 2.7 %—TransUnion urges lenders to rethink risk.
Macron says Gaza blockade “untenable,” warns Israel of possible sanctions and renews push for conditional Palestinian statehood.
Ontario bill lets province seize school boards, mandates police-in-schools programs, and posts trustee expenses—critics say underfunding is the real issue.
Jetour sells 20k SUVs Jan-Apr, tops Chinese brands in Middle East; T-Series, localised engineering and beefed-up service drive record surge.
Appeals court restores Trump’s global tariffs, keeping importers on the hook and pushing the legal fight toward the Supreme Court.
Vanguard teams with U of T to open AI finance labs, hire 70 Toronto specialists, and push ethical, transparent machine learning for investors.
Record 17k evacuate as Manitoba wildfires force state of emergency; Saskatchewan, Alberta issue fresh orders amid stretched crews and rising heat.
Salesforce to buy Informatica for $8 B cash, weaving data-management muscle into its AI Agentforce and Data Cloud suite.
Stocks rise as U.S. court voids key Trump tariffs; Nvidia leads tech rebound, but analysts warn new duties could still loom.
Trade court voids Trump’s 10 % blanket tariffs, citing congressional power; White House appeals as importers eye potential refunds.
Nvidia posts $44.1 B revenue, 69 % growth; $4.5 B China charge slows profit, but AI demand keeps shares near record $3.3 T valuation.
Canada Post invites union back to the table amid overtime ban and strike threat; pay, temps, and weekend delivery top the agenda.
Bell bets big on “AI Fabric,” launching six hydro-powered data centres in B.C. to supply sovereign, low-carbon compute by year’s end.
Starship Flight 9 reaches space with a reused booster, then spins out and breaks apart 30 minutes in—Musk vows faster test cadence despite loss.
Hudson’s Bay to offload 28 leases to B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu, who plans “A New Bay” chain of immersive department stores pending court approval.
Celebration turned to chaos as a minivan plowed into Liverpool’s title-parade crowd, injuring 27 and sparking a probe; police dismiss terror link.
Boeing pays $1.1 B to avoid fraud trial over 737 Max crashes; victims split on DOJ deal that shields company from felony conviction.
Inn Fire burns 700 acres near Mono Lake, closing Hwy 395 and emptying Mono City as crews race to contain flames before Memorial Day crowds arrive.
Starship Flight 9 aims for May 27 liftoff, reusing a Super Heavy booster and proving upgrades NASA needs for future Moon missions.
Trump gives EU until July 9 to avert a 50 % import duty after call with von der Leyen, keeping markets in suspense and trade talks on full boil.
Parliament resumes after six-month break: MPs elect a Speaker Monday, King Charles delivers rare throne speech Tuesday, setting Ottawa’s new agenda.
CUPW bans overtime nationwide after talks stall; Canada Post warns of mail delays as wage, part-time disputes drag on.
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