Trump Pushes 50 % EU Tariff Threat to July 9 After Call with von der Leyen
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.
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MPs Return Monday: Speaker Showdown and King Charles Throne Speech Kick-Start New Session
Parliament resumes after six-month break: MPs elect a Speaker Monday, King Charles delivers rare throne speech Tuesday, setting Ottawa’s new agenda.
Identity Verification in Healthcare: Why It’s More Important Than Ever
Remember when visiting a doctor meant sitting in a waiting room, flipping through outdated magazines, and silently hoping you wouldn’t catch something worse than what you came in with? Those days are quickly fading. Telemedicine is no longer a backup plan—it’s becoming the go-to for millions of people.
How People Search Sites Strengthen Their Brand by Helping Find Old Classmates
What if the girl who passed you that folded note in 8th grade homeroom is just a few clicks away? Or the boy who lent you his jacket during that rainy class trip? Time and distance scatter friends, but modern digital platforms are quietly rebuilding those connections. Today, people search sites do more than index names—they enable stories to reconnect and friendships to reignite.
5 Funnel Mistakes That Are Killing Your Conversions (And How to Fix Them)
Even the best products and traffic sources can’t save a broken funnel. You might have an irresistible offer, but if your conversion path is riddled with small gaps like weak CTAs or confusing landing pages, you’re losing leads before they ever become buyers. These subtle mistakes can quietly chip away at your conversion rate, especially in affiliate marketing, where every click counts.
Overtime Ban Begins: CUPW Escalates Action While Strike Deadline Passes
CUPW bans overtime nationwide after talks stall; Canada Post warns of mail delays as wage, part-time disputes drag on.
BYD Tops Tesla in Europe’s EV Race for First Time
BYD edges past Tesla in April EU EV sales—7,231 vs 7,165—signaling a seismic shift in Europe’s electric-car hierarchy and stoking fresh price pressure.
Bitcoin Smashes $112K as Institutions Pile In and US Debt Worries Grow
Bitcoin surges above $112 K on ETF demand, corporate buys, and pro-crypto US policy, outshining shaky stocks and debt-downgrade jitters.
Augmented Reality and Packaging: The Future of Interactive Brand Engagement
Discover how Augmented Reality packaging is transforming brand engagement in 2025—enhancing unboxing, storytelling, and customer experience at scale.
Trump Threatens 25 % Tariff on iPhones and 50 % Levy on All EU Imports
Trump vows 25 % duty on foreign-made iPhones and 50 % tariff on EU imports from 1 June, risking pricier phones, costlier goods, and fresh market turmoil.
House OKs Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Sends $3.8 T Tax-Cut Package to Senate
House squeaks through Trump’s $3.8 T tax-cut plan 215-214; Medicaid, SNAP cuts spur deficit fears as bill heads to a divided Senate before July 4.
Web Summit Debuts in North America, Puts Vancouver’s Cleantech on Center Stage
Web Summit’s first North American edition lands in Vancouver, with a Climate Innovation Zone spotlighting BC cleantech, daily power pitches, and big deals ahead.
G42, OpenAI & NVIDIA Unite to Build ‘Stargate UAE’—World’s Biggest AI Cluster Outside the U.S.
G42, OpenAI and tech giants unveil Stargate UAE: a 1-GW AI super-cluster in Abu Dhabi, first 200 MW online 2026, powering next-gen research and industry.
OpenAI Buys Jony Ive’s io for $6.5 B, Sets Sights on AI-First Consumer Hardware
OpenAI buys Jony Ive’s io for $6.5 B, forming a hardware arm to craft voice-first AI devices that could rival the iPhone’s impact.
TD Bank to Trim 2 % of Jobs, Targets $650 M in Annual Savings
TD Bank to cut 2 % of staff, book up to $700 M in charges, and chase $650 M yearly savings as tariffs and credit risks weigh on second-quarter results.
Turbocharge Your Instagram Presence: Find Creative Means of Winning Followers
Today, in the digital world, all people want to increase their followers on Instagram, and there are grounds for that. Social media sites, such as Instagram, have become the key instruments for businesses, influencers, and content creators to promote their personal brands. Increase in following means trust and credibility and is a highly valuable asset for anyone out there to do well in the cut throat world of social media. Although there are many methods out there, using the right approach is a key to success for the long haul. One of the companies out there that are driving efforts to help users increase their reach is Plixi that provides effective tools to increase Instagram engagement and followers naturally.
The Role of Influencer Marketing in the Car Rental Industry
Quality and systematic marketing can have a significant impact on a variety of businesses. The luxury car rental industry is no exception. It requires communicating the benefits to customers, offering the widest range of services, and simply providing quality advice. Trinity Rental stands out for its comprehensive marketing, having been in the industry for a long time and offering quality services. The rest of the article will look at what marketing can do for a business.
Canada Post Faces Friday Walkout as Union Rejects 13 % Wage Offer
Postal union rebuffs Canada Post’s 13 % raise, citing part-time push and benefit delays; strike could halt mail nationwide after Friday’s midnight deadline.
Building a Distinctive Brand: What Cash Home Buyers in Portland Really Want
Portland’s dynamic real estate market has become an attractive landscape for investors and sellers alike, especially with the rise of fast-paced, cash-based transactions. Amidst this shift, building a distinctive and trusted brand has become essential for real estate professionals and home buyers looking to succeed in a highly competitive environment. The key lies in understanding what motivates today’s buyers, particularly those who prioritize speed and transparency over traditional purchasing processes. To dive deeper into strategies that elevate visibility and credibility, this guide on branding real estate agents offers valuable insights tailored to today’s market dynamics.
Moody’s Downgrade Spurs Treasury Sell-Off, Pushing Rates Toward New Highs
Moody’s cuts US debt to Aa1, driving 30-year yields over 5 %. Expect costlier mortgages, cards, and loans unless Washington reins in ballooning deficits.
Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed Near Capital Jewish Museum
Two Israeli Embassy staff tragically killed in DC shooting. Investigate security, geopolitical tensions & global diplomatic safety.
Tornado Outbreak Leaves 28 Dead and Up to $11 B in Damage Across Central US
More than 70 tornadoes kill 28 and rack up $9–$11 B in damage from Missouri to Kentucky; 2025 now on track for worst US tornado year in a decade.
Trump Reveals $25 B ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield, Eyes 2030 Completion
Trump pitches $25 B “Golden Dome” shield of satellites and interceptors to defend US from hypersonic, space-launched missiles—critics warn of huge costs.
Allies Warn Israel: Lift Gaza Blockade or Face Sanctions, Say UK, France, Canada
UK, France and Canada warn Israel to reopen Gaza crossings or face sanctions as aid trickle and fresh offensives deepen fears of famine and displacement.
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
Google Cloud hiccup knocks out Firebase, Shopify, GitHub and more, highlighting how one backbone outage can stall apps and services worldwide.
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.”
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
WWDC kicks off with Liquid Glass UI, smarter Siri, and a bold AI play to catch up with competitors.
OpenAI Forced to Store Deleted ChatGPT Chats “Indefinitely” Amid NYT Lawsuit
A court order tied to The New York Times’ copyright case is overriding OpenAI’s 30-day deletion policy—raising privacy concerns.
Hooters Shuts Down Over 30 Locations in Sudden Move Amid Business Restructuring
The company cites a shift to a franchise-only model and economic challenges for the closures, affecting restaurants in more than 10 states.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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