Summer Fridays Are Disappearing — But is it a Fair Trade?
It’s the end of an era for the beloved Summer Friday. Once a rising perk, the number of North American workers enjoying early Friday finishes has dropped from 55% in 2019 to just 11% today.
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Snap Bets $3 B on Wearables: Consumer-Ready Smart Glasses Launch Next Year
Snap’s $3 B AR gamble goes retail: lightweight Specs smart glasses launch 2026 to challenge Meta and lure creators into everyday mixed reality.
New Perk: Executive Costco Shoppers Get $10 Off Same-Day Orders Over $150
Costco’s Executive members score a $10 Instacart credit each month on same-day orders over $150—fresh relief as grocery inflation outpaces CPI.
Siri’s AI Upgrade May Not Land Until Spring 2026—Is Apple Already Too Late?
Apple’s long-awaited Siri overhaul—powered by Apple Intelligence—won’t hit your iPhone until at least spring 2026, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. That puts its release nearly two years after it was originally teased and raises a serious question: by the time it finally arrives, will anyone still care?
Tehran Shaken as Israeli Air Assault Eliminates IRGC Chiefs and Nuclear Scientists
Israel’s massive pre-dawn raid wipes out Iran’s nuclear chiefs, sparks drone counterattack, and pushes the region to the brink of full-scale war.
Top 5 Trends in AI SEO Link Building in 2025
AI is flipping the script on link building. What used to be a slog of cold emails and clunky spreadsheets is finally getting smarter, faster, and easier. If link building has ever made you question your career choices, 2025’s AI trends might just change your mind. Let’s break down what’s shaping the future.
When Pixels Talk: How QR Codes Are Quietly Powering the Internet’s Hidden Layer
You might scroll past a QR code without a second thought, but they’ve become the silent backbone of digital interaction. Whether you’re logging in, connecting devices, or unlocking real-time content, a solid QR code generator free is now just as essential as your Wi-Fi password.
Web Design That Speaks: Crafting Visual Stories Online
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Building Credibility in a Fast-Moving Betting Market
Visibility in the betting industry is no longer just about promotions and odds—it’s about presence, trust, and strategy. In an environment shaped by regulation, public scrutiny, and growing competition, how a brand presents itself to the world plays a direct role in its growth. Clear messaging, ethical positioning, and timely media engagement all contribute to stronger connections with customers, regulators, and business partners. Reputation is built through more than headlines—it’s built through consistency. To learn how brands are navigating this space more effectively, read the full article.
Air India Plane Crash Leaves 241 Dead; One Passenger Walks Away Alive
Air India 787 crashes after take-off in Ahmedabad, killing 241; one British passenger survives, India declares 3-day mourning, probe underway.
Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Major Web Services Worldwide
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DoorDash Acquires Symbiosys in $175M Deal to Supercharge Its $1B Ad Business
DoorDash is diving deeper into digital advertising with the $175 million acquisition of Symbiosys, a move aimed at turning its billion-dollar ad division into a true industry force. Announced Wednesday, the purchase brings Symbiosys’ off-platform ad reach into DoorDash’s toolkit.
GM Invests $4 B Into U.S. Plants, Shifts Focus Back to Gas-Powered Trucks and SUVs
GM commits $4 B to U.S. plants, retooling for gas SUVs and pickups amid EV demand slowdown—balancing profit today with zero-emission goals for 2035.
Canada Moves Forward on New Alexandra Bridge, Aiming for 2032 Opening
Ottawa names three bidder teams for a progressive design-build of the new Alexandra Bridge, targeting first traffic in 2032 and faster, greener delivery.
Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney Over AI Use of Iconic Characters
Hollywood’s copyright wars just escalated. Disney and Universal have filed a major lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the company of “rampant copyright infringement” and labeling it a “bottomless pit of plagiarism.”
How Can SEO Help Small Businesses Compete with Big Brands?
Search engine optimization (SEO) is an effective digital marketing strategy for businesses of all sizes. While large businesses do enjoy several advantages, small businesses can also compete at the same level if they have the right SEO strategy. As long as you know your way around search engine algorithms, you can get traction in a crowded marketplace with a small budget.
Simplify Your Research Writing with an MLA Citation Helper
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Family Safety vs Privacy: Ethical Approaches to Child Location Monitoring
Families in the present time have a very delicate balancing act between the safety of the child and the privacy rights of the individual. There could be no doubt that the location tracking technology had advanced by leaps and bounds, making it very easy to track someone over several digital means and devices. Difficult decisions have to be made by parents to determine if and when monitoring is actually serving legitimate safety purposes and when it crosses a line into excessive surveillance that could actually be harmful to trust and development.
How to Use Gantt Charts For Your Next SEO Campaign
Do you have an SEO campaign to run and wonder where to start? Planning and managing these campaigns can seem overwhelming without the right organizational approach. You have to complete a lot of short-term tasks with a long-term vision, manage different stakeholders and moving pieces, and yet not be able to see the results immediately.
Former Student Kills 10 in Graz High-School Rampage, Austria Mourns
Graz school shooting kills 10; gunman, a former student, dies by suicide. Austria enters three days of mourning and renews debate on gun laws.
Meta Wants to Automate the Ad World—And Agencies Are on Edge
Meta is pushing to fully automate the $700 billion advertising industry by the end of 2026—and it’s already sending shockwaves through traditional agencies.
OpenAI and Google Join Forces in Unexpected AI Cloud Deal
OpenAI has officially signed on to use Google’s cloud infrastructure—despite being two of the fiercest competitors in the artificial intelligence space.
Apple WWDC 2025: iOS 26, Apple Intelligence, and AI-Fueled Upgrades Unveiled
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When Is the Best Time to Visit Canada Based on Mood- Not Just Weather?
People say timing is everything, but it’s really your mood that decides the kind of trip you need. Canada’s wide-open spaces and ever-changing seasons have a way of matching whatever vibe you’re in. Whether you're craving adventure, some quiet time to reflect, a bit of celebration, or just a break from the usual routine—there’s a perfect Canadian escape waiting for you. This guide dives into when to visit Canada based on how you're feeling, plus a few useful tips, like picking the best Canada eSIM to stay connected along the way.
Meta Assembles 50-Person Super-AI Lab After Poaching Stars From OpenAI and DeepMind
Meta poaches OpenAI, DeepMind stars for a 50-engineer Superintelligence Lab aimed at building next-gen multimodal AI beyond today’s chatbots.
Apple in Talks with OpenAI and Anthropic to Power Siri in AI Strategy Shift
In a surprising pivot, Apple is reportedly exploring partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic to power a revamped version of Siri, marking a significant reversal in its AI strategy.
Lululemon Sues Costco Over Allegedly Knockoff Apparel Designs
Lululemon is taking Costco to court, accusing the retail giant of selling clothing that mimics its signature styles too closely. In a lawsuit filed in California, the activewear brand claims that Costco has been profiting from “confusingly similar” designs, including pants, hoodies, and jackets.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Marry in Star-Studded Venice Ceremony
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are officially married, exchanging vows on June 27, 2025, in a glamorous black-tie ceremony on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy.
Trump Pulls Plug on Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Services Tax Dispute
Trump freezes Canada trade talks over digital tax, threatens new tariffs in a week; Ottawa vows to keep negotiating despite mounting pressure.
Uber Reportedly in Talks With Travis Kalanick on New Self-Driving Deal
Uber may team up with its ousted founder Travis Kalanick to back his bid for Pony.ai’s U.S. division. The move reflects rising pressure from Waymo, Tesla, and others as robotaxi competition heats up in major U.S. cities.
S&P 500 Flirts With New High as Wall Street Shrugs Off Tariff Jitters
S&P 500 nears a record, Dow jumps 404 points, and AI darlings keep tech roaring as tariffs fade from center stage—will July’s Fed call seal the rally?
Golden-Share Clause Lets President Oversee U.S. Steel Operations
Nippon Steel’s $14.9 B U.S. Steel buyout gives Trump a golden share—veto power on plant closures and offshoring—while future presidents defer to agencies.
Another Major Exit at Tesla: Musk's Confidant Departs Amid Restructuring
Tesla executive Omead Afshar, a close Elon Musk ally, has left the company as part of broader restructuring efforts. His departure comes amid slumping demand, a pivot to AI, and rising executive turnover.
Toronto Casino Hit With $350K Fine After EDM After-Party Sparks Chaos
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Anna Wintour Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue After 37 Years
After nearly four decades at the helm of American Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief. She made the announcement during a staff meeting, revealing that a new “head of editorial content” will take over U.S. operations.
Intel to Cut 10,000 Jobs and Shut Down Automotive Division
Intel is preparing for a significant shift. Starting July 15, the tech giant will lay off 10,000 employees across four Santa Clara locations, including its headquarters on Mission College Boulevard.
Unifor & DHL Reach Tentative Deal, Ending Nation-Wide Lockout After Two Weeks
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Deloitte Sees Shallow 2025 Recession, Faster Growth Once Tariff Fog Lifts
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Spirit Airlines Fights JetBlue–United “Blue Sky” Deal
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McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme End U.S. Donut Deal Amid High Costs
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are officially ending their U.S. donut partnership by July 2025, citing rising costs and limited rollout success. Originally announced in March 2024, the deal aimed to bring Krispy Kreme donuts to all 14,000 McDonald’s locations, but the treats only made it to 2,400 stores nationwide.
Compass Sues Zillow Over Listing Policy in Real Estate Clash
Real estate brokerage Compass is taking Zillow to court, accusing the listing giant of stifling competition with a new policy requiring public home listings to appear on Zillow within 24 hours.
New York Proposes First New Nuclear Power Plant in Decades
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build New York’s first new nuclear power plant since 1989, aiming to strengthen the state’s clean energy infrastructure. The proposed facility would be a next-generation, zero-emission plant located in upstate New York, producing at least one gigawatt of electricity.
Botpress Secures $25 M Series B to Scale AI-Agent Platform Worldwide
Botpress lands $25 M to ramp up its cloud platform for enterprise AI agents, hiring fast and targeting global rollouts beyond prototype chatbots.
Ruby Liu Wins First Three Hudson’s Bay Leases, Sets Stage for Modern Department-Store Chain
Judge okays Ruby Liu’s $6 M purchase of three Hudson’s Bay leases, first step in her plan to launch modern department stores across Canada.
Klarna Enters Wireless Arena With $40 Unlimited 5G Plan for U.S. Shoppers
Klarna jumps into wireless: $40 unlimited 5G, instant eSIM setup, zero hidden fees—U.S. first, U.K./Germany next.
Lululemon Cuts 150 Corporate Roles Amid Rising Tariff Pressures
Lululemon is cutting approximately 150 corporate roles, primarily from its store support centres, as part of a broader restructuring effort to stay agile amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Over 1,000 New U.S. Millionaires a Day, UBS Wealth Report Finds
UBS's 2025 Global Wealth Report reveals that over 379,000 Americans became millionaires in 2024—more than 1,000 each day. Driven by strong markets and a stable U.S. dollar, the U.S. now accounts for nearly 40% of the world's millionaires, with global wealth up 4.6%.
Kirkland’s Rebrands as The Brand House Collective
Kirkland’s is rebranding as The Brand House Collective to lead a new multi-brand retail strategy. With Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and buybuy Baby under its umbrella, the company plans store conversions, leadership changes, and a bold retail transformation in 2025.
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