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Remember when visiting a doctor meant sitting in a waiting room, flipping through outdated magazines, and silently hoping you wouldn’t catch something worse than what you came in with?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 Sets Aug. 1 Tariff Hikes on 14 Nations, Spares Canada for Now
Washington has warned Japan, South Korea and a dozen other nations of new import levies as high as 40 % starting Aug. 1, while Canada negotiates separate terms ahead of a July 21 deadline.
Trump Hits Copper Imports With 50% Tariff, Sparking Global Trade Jitters
In a bold escalation of his trade agenda, President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imported copper — a move that jolted global markets and sent U.S. copper prices soaring.
Texas Flood Tragedy Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 100, Locals Rally in Search for Missing
As the death toll from the devastating Texas Hill Country floods rises to at least 100, hundreds of volunteers are stepping in—despite officials pleading for caution. The Guadalupe River swelled rapidly after heavy rains, swallowing buildings, cars, and tragically, lives. Among the hardest-hit areas was a century-old girls’ summer camp.
Apple’s Top AI Models Chief Jumps to Meta in Multimillion-Dollar Deal
Apple’s head of foundation AI models, Ruoming Pang, has left for Meta’s new Superintelligence Labs, lured by a package reportedly worth tens of millions annually—marking the latest twist in Silicon Valley’s escalating AI talent war.
IBM Unveils Power11 Chips and Servers to Streamline Enterprise AI
IBM’s new Power11 processors promise lower downtime, built-in ransomware defense, and easier AI integration for mission-critical data centers.
CoreWeave Goes All-In on AI Powerhouse in Bold $9B Stock Deal
In a defining moment for the AI infrastructure arms race, CoreWeave is seizing the reins of its future. The cloud startup just inked a $9 billion all-stock deal to acquire Core Scientific, one of the largest data center operators in the U.S.—a move that instantly vaults CoreWeave into the upper echelon of AI power players.
‘F1’ Becomes Apple's Highest Grossing Movie Yet
Apple just hit the apex of its theatrical ambitions. The tech giant’s racing blockbuster F1: The Movie has surged past $293 million at the global box office, setting a new record as the company’s most successful film release to date.
Trump Unleashes New Round of Global Tariffs With August Deadline
In a sweeping move aimed at reshaping U.S. trade relationships, President Donald Trump has unveiled a new set of tariffs targeting nearly a dozen countries, with levies ranging from 25% to 40%.
Ford Q2 2025 Sales Surge 14%, Outpacing U.S. Auto Market
Ford Motor Co. posted a 14.2% jump in second-quarter U.S. sales—ten times the industry’s growth estimate—thanks to record F-Series demand and a spike in hybrid deliveries.
Apple Battles €500 Million EU Fine, Says App Store Ruling Overreaches
Apple has filed an appeal against the European Commission’s €500 million Digital Markets Act penalty, arguing the ruling misinterprets “steering” rules and harms both developers and consumers.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Expands to Four Days of Deals
Prime Day returns July 8–11 with 96 hours of discounts, daily “Big Deals,” and new AI shopping tools—giving Prime members more ways than ever to save.
81 Dead in Texas Floods as Search for Missing Campers Continues
Central Texas is reeling from catastrophic flash floods that have left at least 81 people dead and over 40 still missing, with the death toll expected to climb as search-and-rescue operations continue.
Disney World Closes Three Classic Attractions for Piston Peak Land
Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat shut down July 7 as Magic Kingdom clears space for its biggest expansion ever: Piston Peak National Park.
Meta’s $100M AI Talent Hunt: Zuckerberg’s Plan to Build an AI Dream Team
Meta is ramping up its pursuit of AI dominance — and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally leading the charge. Rather than posting open job listings, Zuckerberg has compiled a private list of elite AI researchers from institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon, offering compensation packages rumored to exceed $100 million.
Louis Vuitton Korea Cyberattack Exposes Customer Data, Spurs Second LVMH Breach Probe
Louis Vuitton Korea has confirmed a June 8 cyberattack that leaked customer information — the luxury group’s second data breach in months — intensifying scrutiny of LVMH’s security practices.
Google Faces EU Antitrust Heat Over AI Overviews That Sap News Traffic
Independent publishers urge Brussels to curb Google’s AI Overviews, claiming the summaries siphon clicks and revenue from news sites and breach competition rules.
Apple Sees First iPhone Sales Growth in China Since 2023, Thanks to Strategic Discounts
Apple is finally seeing a turnaround in China, with iPhone sales climbing 8% in the second quarter of 2025 — its first quarterly increase in the region since 2023. The bump, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research, was largely fueled by timely promotional pricing on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models.
Ambiq Micro’s Low-Power Chips Power Up IPO Plans amid Generative AI Boom
Edge-AI chip designer Ambiq Micro has filed for a U.S. IPO, aiming to ride surging demand for energy-efficient processors and revive tech listings with its ultra-low-power solutions.
Alibaba Eyes HK$12 B Bond Windfall to Supercharge Cloud and Global Commerce
Alibaba plans to sell HK$12 billion ($1.53 billion) in zero-coupon exchangeable bonds tied to Alibaba Health, freeing fresh capital for AI-driven cloud upgrades and overseas commerce builds.
Amazon Makes Culture Core to Performance Reviews in Latest Workforce Shift
Amazon is tightening the reins on employee performance reviews with a newly structured evaluation process that puts company culture front and center. For the first time, its 16 leadership principles — like customer obsession and frugality — are officially embedded into how corporate employees are assessed.
Teamsters Slam UPS Over Alleged Contract Violation in Planned Buyout Scheme
UPS is under fire from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters after reports emerged of a planned Driver Voluntary Severance Plan (DVSP) that the union says would illegally bypass the terms of their national contract.
US Strikes New Trade Deal with Vietnam
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh trade agreement with Vietnam that drastically cuts planned tariffs on Vietnamese goods from 46% to 20%, aiming to keep negotiations alive and avoid disruption ahead of a July deadline.''
Microsoft to Lay Off 9,000 Workers in Largest Job Cut Since 2023
Microsoft is set to lay off around 9,000 employees, marking its biggest round of job cuts since 2023. The move impacts less than 4% of the company’s global workforce and reflects a broader push to streamline operations and increase productivity amid a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Bumble Layoffs 2025: Dating App Cuts 30% of Workforce to Fund AI-Driven Revival
Bumble is trimming 240 jobs—about 30% of its staff—to save $40 million a year and bankroll fresh AI-powered features. Shares spiked on the news, but can leaner operations rekindle user love?
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