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Remember when visiting a doctor meant sitting in a waiting room, flipping through outdated magazines, and silently hoping you wouldn’t catch something worse than what you came in with?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.
Trump plans to lift Syria sanctions and touts $142 bn arms deal on Saudi visit
President Donald Trump’s high-stakes swing through the Gulf, where he sealed a record arms package, dangled giant tech investments and stunned diplomats by pledging to remove a decade of U.S. sanctions on post-Assad Syria.
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty Steps Down Amid Turmoil, Hemsley Returns as Interim Leader
In a surprise shake-up, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty has stepped down effective immediately, citing “personal reasons,” the company confirmed Tuesday.
Dow jumps more than 1,100 points, S&P 500 rises 3% on China-U.S. temporary tariff cut
A real-time markets blog tracking Wall Street’s biggest rally in a month after Washington and Beijing agreed to slash their new “reciprocal” tariffs and resume negotiations.
Herschel Segal, Founder of DavidsTea and Le Château, Has Passed Away
Herschel Segal, the Montreal retail legend behind both DavidsTea and Le Château, has died. The news was confirmed by DavidsTea in a statement released Saturday, saying Segal passed on Tuesday.
U.S. and China Strike Surprise Deal to Slash Tariffs, Calm Trade War
In a move no one saw coming this soon, the U.S. and China have reached a major agreement to temporarily roll back their punishing tariffs, marking a massive shift in one of the most heated global trade standoffs in recent memory.
Russia’s Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, ‘without preconditions’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready to restart face-to-face negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul next week, even as European leaders push Moscow to accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
U.S.-China Tariff Talks Stall in Geneva, Set to Resume Sunday
U.S.-China tariff talks paused after 10 hours with no breakthrough. High stakes negotiations to resume Sunday amid fears of escalating trade war.
India and Pakistan Violate Ceasefire Hours After Peace Deal
India and Pakistan broke a U.S.-brokered ceasefire within hours, trading missile strikes after weeks of tension over Kashmir and deadly cross-border attacks.
Fortnite Applies to Return to Apple’s App Store After Epic’s Latest Legal Win
Fortnite could soon make its long-awaited return to the App Store. Epic Games announced Friday that it has officially resubmitted the game to Apple’s platform, just weeks after scoring a key legal victory in its years-long battle with the tech giant.
Xi & Putin vow ‘friends of steel’ alliance to resist US power, deepen Russia-China ties
At a Kremlin summit, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin vow “friends of steel” alliance, deepen military-economic ties and unite against US “dual containment.”
U.S. May Slash China Tariffs to 50% as Trade Talks Pick Up
The U.S. is reportedly gearing up to slash its massive 145% tariff on Chinese imports—possibly bringing it down to the 50–54% range—as early as next week. Sources say the move is timed with a key round of trade talks between U.S. and Chinese officials set to take place in Switzerland.
Google faces lawsuit as Mexico fights Trump-backed switch to “Gulf of America”
Mexico sues Google for labelling the Gulf of Mexico as “Gulf of America” for US users after Trump decree; clash adds to tensions over politically driven renaming.
Apple eyes AI search partners for Safari, threatening Google’s $20 bn iPhone deal
Apple may let iPhone users choose AI engines like ChatGPT in Safari, endangering Google’s $20 bn default-search pact and rattling antitrust regulators.
Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV, First American to Lead Catholic Church
History was made in Vatican City today as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the first American pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old Chicago native was chosen on the fourth ballot of the conclave, following the death of Pope Francis in April.
Trump to rename Persian Gulf as ‘Arabian Gulf’, angering Iran during nuclear talks
Trump will reportedly order US agencies to say “Arabian Gulf” instead of “Persian Gulf,” outraging Iran and raising risks for ongoing nuclear negotiations.
WeightWatchers Files for Bankruptcy — But It’s Not the End
After more than six decades helping people manage their weight, WeightWatchers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. as part of a financial restructuring plan. With over $1.15 billion in debt, the company is hitting pause to regroup—but this isn’t a shutdown.
OpenAI restructures as public-benefit corporation, non-profit board keeps control
OpenAI will become a public-benefit corporation but its non-profit board will keep majority control, easing investor limits while pledging AI for public good.
UK clinches landmark free-trade pact with India: whisky, cars and tariffs slashed
UK and India sign post-Brexit free-trade deal: whisky and car tariffs slashed, cheaper Indian goods for UK shoppers, £25 bn boost forecast by 2040.
U.S. and China to Hold High-Stakes Trade Talks This Weekend Amid Escalating Tariff War
Top U.S. and Chinese officials are set to meet in Geneva this weekend for their first major face-to-face trade talks since President Trump reignited a full-blown tariff war last month.
Trump, Canada’s PM Mark Carney meet at White House amid tariff fight and ‘51st-state’ talk
At the White House, Trump hails PM Mark Carney’s win but keeps tough tariffs; Carney retorts ‘Canada’s not for sale’ as both pledge to renegotiate USMCA.
Israel disables Sanaa airport after Houthi missile hits near Ben Gurion
Israel bombs Sanaa airport after a Houthi missile hit near Ben Gurion, killing three and disabling Yemen’s main runway amid rising regional tensions.
Rihanna Debuts Baby Bump at 2025 Met Gala, Confirms She's Expecting Baby No. 3
Rihanna has once again mastered the art of a jaw-dropping reveal—this time, confirming her third pregnancy by stepping out with a visible baby bump just hours before hitting the 2025 Met Gala red carpet.
Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After 60-Year Run
It’s official—Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades leading one of the most iconic companies in the world. The 94-year-old investing legend made the announcement during the company’s annual shareholder meeting this weekend, confirming that Vice Chairman Greg Abel will take over by the end of the year.
Elon Musk’s Starbase Set to Become Official Texas City After Local Vote Passes
Elon Musk’s dream of turning SpaceX’s launch site into its own city is one step closer to reality. Over the weekend, residents in the tiny South Texas area—mostly SpaceX employees—voted in favor of formally incorporating Starbase, Texas as an official city.
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