ECB Cuts Deposit Rate to 2%, Signals End of Easing Cycle Is Near
ECB trims deposit rate to 2%, its eighth cut in a year, hints just one more may follow as inflation cools and tracker borrowers pocket savings.
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Record Launch Demand for Nintendo Switch 2 Signals $200 B Game Market Surge
Switch 2 launch sparks global sell-outs and could lift 2025 console revenue to $16.5 billion, cementing Nintendo’s post-pandemic comeback.
Procter & Gamble to Lay Off 7,000 Workers Amid Tariffs and Slowing Consumer Spending
The consumer goods giant is launching a global restructuring plan as rising costs and economic uncertainty hit demand. The company, which owns major household brands like Tide, Pampers, and Gillette, said tariff-related expenses—have pushed it to rethink product sourcing, pricing, and market presence.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Show Returns for Season 2—Here’s What We Know
Netflix is bringing back America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for Season 2 this summer. From retirements to fresh drama, here’s everything we know.
Amazon to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI and Data Center Campus
The tech giant’s new campus in Richmond County promises to create at least 500 jobs, boost infrastructure, and turn the rural region into a growing hub for AI and cloud computing.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Covers One-Third of U.S., Triggers Air Quality Alerts
Smoke from 200+ Canadian wildfires now blankets a third of the U.S., spiking air-quality alerts across New England, NYC and the Midwest.
Bank of Canada Holds Benchmark Rate at 2.75% as Tariff Risks Loom
BoC freezes rate at 2.75% amid tariff turmoil and volatile inflation, leaving July’s call wide open as economists debate recession risks.
SEO Optimization as a Key Factor in Business Marketing Growth
Businesses today need visibility. SEO optimization is a key strategy that enhances a brand’s online presence by improving its search engine rankings. By aligning website content with what users are actively searching for, SEO drives targeted, organic traffic and builds credibility. Unlike paid advertising, SEO offers long-term value, helping businesses reach potential customers consistently. As digital platforms grow more crowded, SEO remains a crucial tool for any company aiming to achieve sustained marketing success and measurable growth.
Trump Slaps 50 % Tariffs on Canadian Steel & Aluminum—Ottawa Plots Retaliation
U.S. doubles metals tariffs to 50 %. Ottawa fumes, industry panics, negotiators scramble for a deal before layoffs hit Canada’s steel heartland.
Recognition Is Recruiting: Turning Workplace Culture into a Talent Magnet
Your best employees don't just stay because of salary—they stay because they feel valued. That same feeling of appreciation becomes your secret weapon for attracting top talent when you know how to showcase it effectively. Recognition culture isn't just an internal HR initiative anymore; it's become one of the most authentic and powerful recruiting tools companies can leverage to stand out in competitive talent markets.
Everything You Need to Know About Ringless Voicemail
Ringless voicemail represents a significant shift in how businesses communicate with customers and prospective clients. It offers an efficient, discreet, and non-disruptive way to deliver recorded voice messages directly to voicemail inboxes without triggering a traditional phone call. This method has gained traction across marketing, customer service, and debt collection sectors due to its low cost and high delivery rate.
How To Set Financial Milestones For R&D Projects
Research and development projects greatly influence innovation, improve the way work is done and help an industry compete. Nonetheless, because R&D projects can be unpredictable, without good financial planning, a business may end up spending more than planned or missing out on significant chances that require funding. Putting financial goals in place lets you monitor your advancement, stay in control and make certain each phase of your development project builds up the business in the long run.
Edmonton is Ready as Oilers Kick Off Stanley Cup Final Rematch with Panthers
Edmonton is absolutely buzzing as the Oilers get ready to host the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. It’s the rematch fans have been waiting for since last year’s heartbreak, and this time, the Oilers have home ice to kick things off. You can feel the energy in the city—it’s loud, it’s hopeful, and it’s long overdue.
How to Kick-start Your Career with a Support Technician Certificate
Breaking into IT can look tough, yet it's easier than most people think. A computer support technician certificate or desktop support technician training shows employers you have real, job-ready skills. Demand for entry-level tech help keeps climbing, so the sooner you act, the sooner you work in a fast-growing field.
Meta Strikes 20-Year Deal with Illinois Nuclear Plant to Power AI Push
Meta has inked its first nuclear energy agreement, signing a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy to help keep the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois running. The move comes as tech giants scramble to secure long-term power for data centers and AI operations amid rising energy demands.
Hudson’s Bay to Lay Off Over 8,300 Employees as Stores Shut Down
Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest retailer, is laying off more than 8,300 employees by June 1 as it permanently closes all 96 of its stores. The move comes after the company filed for creditor protection in March and failed to secure financing to restructure.
Toronto’s Humber River Hospital Sues Builder for $100M Over Uneven Floors, Safety Risks
Humber River Hospital is suing the consortium behind its construction for $100 million, claiming sloppy design and construction have left large sections of the hospital with uneven, deteriorating floors — and it's now creating serious safety and operational challenges.
Canada’s Economy Grows 2.2% in Q1, But Don’t Get Too Comfortable
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.
Trump Celebrates U.S. Steel Deal, But Details Still in the Air
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.
Gen Z and Newcomers Drive $2.5 T Debt Surge, TransUnion Warns of Rising Delinquencies
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 Warns Israel of Sanctions as Gaza Hunger Deepens
Macron says Gaza blockade “untenable,” warns Israel of possible sanctions and renews push for conditional Palestinian statehood.
Ontario Bill Would Let Education Minister Seize Control of Troubled School Boards
Ontario bill lets province seize school boards, mandates police-in-schools programs, and posts trustee expenses—critics say underfunding is the real issue.
Chinese Automaker Jetour Claims No. 1 Spot in Gulf Region with T-Series Off-Road SUVs
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 Tariffs, Deepening Global Trade Uncertainty
Appeals court restores Trump’s global tariffs, keeping importers on the hook and pushing the legal fight toward the Supreme Court.
Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Festival Tragedy: 11 Dead, 20+ Hurt as SUV Plows Into Crowd
SUV rams Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu festival, killing 11 and injuring 20+. Suspect, 30, in custody; police probe motive.
When Will Canada’s 2025 Election Results Be Announced? Here’s What to Know
Canada Votes Today — Here’s When to Expect Election Results. The big question on everyone's mind: when will we know who won the Canadian election? Poll closing times are staggered across the country due to different time zones. If either the Liberals or Conservatives dominate early in the east, we can know as early as tonight.
Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty in CEO Brian Thompson Murder; Death-Penalty Trial Set for 2026
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty; trial likely in 2026.
Judge Rules Google Abused Power in Online Ads, Breakup Now on the Table
In a major blow to Big Tech, a U.S. judge ruled Thursday that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the online ad market, setting the stage for a possible breakup of its ad business.
Senior Russian General Killed in Moscow Car-Bomb; Kremlin Blames Kyiv
Car-bomb kills Gen Yaroslav Moskalik near Moscow home; Kremlin blames Ukraine as cease-fire talks continue.
Putin Calls Moscow Talks with Trump Envoy ‘Constructive’ as U.S. Pushes Ceasefire Deal
Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff hold 3-hour “constructive” Kremlin talks on Ukraine peace plan; Trump says deal is “pretty close.”
Tesla Profits Dive 70% as Elon Musk Vows to Slash Time Spent on Trump’s “Doge” Agency
Tesla Q1 profit sinks 71%. Musk says he’ll slash time running Trump’s “Doge” agency as tariffs, boycotts and competition hammer EV demand.
Istanbul Rattled by Magnitude-6.2 Quake; Aftershocks Stoke Fears of ‘Big One’
A 6.2 quake off Istanbul sent residents fleeing into streets, injuring 150+ and igniting fears of a bigger North Anatolian Fault disaster.
White House Softens Tone: U.S.–China Duties Likely to Drop, Trump Admits
Trump says 145 % levies on Chinese imports will be cut “substantially, not to zero,” as White House scrambles to seal trade deals before tariff pause ends.
EU Slaps Apple and Meta with $800M in Fines, Escalating Digital Showdown with U.S.
The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a combined €700 million (roughly $800 million USD) for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), escalating both regulatory pressure and geopolitical friction between Brussels and Washington.
Intel Reportedly Planning Major Layoffs as New CEO Pushes Restructuring Effort
Intel is reportedly preparing to slash over 20,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting move under the leadership of its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, according to a Bloomberg report. The layoffs, which could be announced later this week, would mark one of the largest in the company’s history and come just months after Intel cut 15,000 jobs in 2024.
Pope Francis Dies at 88: The ‘People’s Pope’ Who Re‑shaped the Modern Church
Pope Francis, the first Latin‑American pontiff and champion of the marginalized, dies at 88. A look at his groundbreaking legacy and what comes next.
Instagram Tests AI to Catch Teens Faking Their Age
Instagram is ramping up its efforts to protect younger users by testing artificial intelligence tools that can detect whether teens are pretending to be adults on the platform. Parent company Meta announced that the app will now proactively review accounts for signs of age misrepresentation.
Chipotle Set to Open First Restaurant in Mexico by Early 2026 Through Alsea Partnership
Chipotle Mexican Grill is officially bringing its signature burritos and bowls to Mexico. The U.S.-based fast-casual chain announced today that it has signed a development agreement with Alsea S.A.B. de C.V., a leading restaurant operator across Latin America and Europe, to open its first location in Mexico by early 2026.
Iran–U.S. Nuclear Talks Resume in Rome as Trump Warns: Deal or War
U.S.‑Iran nuclear talks resume in Rome as Trump dangles “deal or war.” Enrichment limits, bomber threats and regional diplomacy set tense backdrop.
U.S. Releases 10,000 Pages on RFK Assassination After Trump Order
U.S. posts 10,000 pages on Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 killing. Sirhan notes, FBI interviews and more released under Trump transparency order.
Putin Declares 30‑Hour ‘Easter Truce’ in Ukraine; Zelensky Says Shelling Continues
Putin orders a 30‑hour “Easter truce” in Ukraine. Kyiv agrees but says Russia already broke it. U.S. warns it may quit peace talks if no progress soon.
California Sues Trump Administration Over Sweeping Tariffs
California has become the first U.S. state to launch a legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, which have disrupted trade with key global partners.
Katy Perry Responds to Celebrity Backlash Over Controversial Space Flight
Katy Perry has subtly responded to the wave of backlash following her participation in Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight earlier this week. The pop star, 40, faced harsh criticism from several celebrities, including Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer, and Emily Ratajkowski, who called the brief 11-minute space trip “disgusting,” “gluttonous,” and environmentally irresponsible.
Lyft Enters Europe with $200M Acquisition of FreeNow
Lyft is making its long-awaited move into the European market through a $198.4 million acquisition of mobility platform FreeNow from German automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The deal nearly doubles Lyft’s addressable market and marks a major strategic push beyond North America.
AMD Warns of $800M Financial Impact from New U.S. Export Restrictions
AMD has announced it may face up to $800 million in charges following new U.S. export controls targeting its MI308 semiconductor products, which could restrict business with China, Hong Kong, Macau, and other regions. The tech giant confirmed it is seeking export licenses, though approvals remain uncertain.
President Freezes $2B in Federal Funds, Targets Harvard’s Independence
Trump freezes $2B in federal funds for Harvard and threatens its tax exemption, pushing the elite university to accept wide-ranging government-mandated reforms.
FTC Hearing: Zuckerberg’s Old Email Exposes Instagram Spinoff Plans
Court reveals a 2018 Zuckerberg email about spinning off Instagram, spotlighting Meta’s internal fear of antitrust crackdowns and Big Tech breakup threats.
China Halts Boeing Jet Purchases, Escalating U.S. Trade War Tensions
China suspends Boeing jet purchases and parts orders, retaliating against Trump’s tariffs, as global airline and aircraft supply chains brace for impact.
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