Spain-Portugal Massive Blackout
Spain & Portugal blackout: timeline, causes under probe, renewables debate, how Europe’s grid crashed and recovered on April 30 2025.
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Waymo and Toyota Team Up to Build Self-Driving Cars for Everyday Drivers
Waymo is finally moving beyond robotaxis—teaming up with Toyota to develop self-driving tech for personal vehicles. The partnership, which also involves Toyota’s Woven division, marks Waymo’s first serious push to bring its “Waymo Driver” to consumer cars.
LG to Shut Down Smartphone Servers by End of June — Final Updates Incoming
If you’re still using an LG smartphone, the end is officially near. LG has confirmed it will shut down its mobile software update servers on June 30, 2025, marking the final chapter of its exit from the smartphone industry. Users will no longer receive software or security updates, effectively freezing the devices in their current state.
Drive More Traffic to Your Dealership with Digital Signage Advertising
Ever feel like your dealership is the best-kept secret in town? You’ve got great vehicles, top-notch customer service, and competitive pricing—but still, the foot traffic just isn’t where you want it to be. We've all been there. The good news? There's a powerful, often overlooked tool that can help you attract more eyes (and feet): digital signage advertising.
Unlocking Success with Seamless Payment Technology for Modern Businesses
Efficient payment processing is a cornerstone of success in the digital marketplace. Businesses today require robust solutions to manage transactions seamlessly, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Modern payment platforms offer a range of tools to simplify checkout processes, enhance user experience, and expand global reach.
6 Most Expensive Phones in the World
Some phones are built for power. Others for prestige. These do both. Today, we’re looking at the most expensive phones in the world: from flagship models packed with next-gen tech to ultra-luxury designs that exist purely to stand out. We picked 6 that show exactly what the high-end phone market looks like right now.
Amazon Launches First Kuiper Satellites, Kicks Off $10B Challenge to SpaceX’s Starlink
Amazon officially entered the space internet race this week, launching the first 27 satellites for its long-awaited Project Kuiper. The satellites blasted off Monday evening atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, kicking off Amazon’s ambitious $10 billion plan to build a global broadband network to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Loses Carleton Seat in 2025 Election
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses Carleton seat as Liberals surge in Canada’s 2025 election, leaving Conservatives leaderless in Parliament and sparking soul-searching.
Jagmeet Singh Steps Down as NDP Leader After Election Collapse
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has officially announced his resignation following a crushing defeat in Monday’s Canadian federal election. Singh, emotional during his concession speech in Burnaby, B.C., confirmed he will step down once an interim leader is appointed.
Carney’s Liberals Edge Conservatives: Final Seat & Vote Totals from Canada’s 2025 Election
Liberals take 166 seats to form a minority, Conservatives 144. See full vote shares, regional shifts, turnout and Carney’s first moves as PM-designate.
Clout to Cellblock: Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Faces Philippine Jail Time After Livestream Rampage
Russian-American prank-YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is jailed in Manila after a week of livestream harassment; Philippine officials file multiple criminal charges.
How to Make Money from CS2 Skins?
The CS2 (Counter-Strike 2) skin economy is one of the most dynamic virtual marketplaces in gaming. With rare items fetching hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars, many players wonder how they can turn their virtual inventories into real-world profits. Here's a guide to help you get started on making money from selling CS2 skins.
Healthtech Startups: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
Discover practical strategies for healthtech startups to differentiate in a saturated market. Learn how to build trust, scale smart, and offer real value to users and investors
Ecommerce Payments Explained
Online shopping has changed the way we buy. Behind the scenes, ecommerce payments keep everything moving. They’re what turn a click into a sale.But what exactly are ecommerce payments? How do they work? And what should businesses know to make the most of them? Let’s break it down.
Top Indoor Positioning System Providers for Asset Tracking
Discover the best IPS providers for real-time asset tracking across industries. Get insights into scalable, accurate, and cost-effective IPS tech.
Marks & Spencer Customers Face Delays, Missed Deliveries Amid Ongoing Cyber Incident
M&S cyber-attack halts online orders, delays deliveries and freezes gift cards; customers voice frustration as retailer races to restore systems.
Putin Declares 3-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine From 8–11 May Ahead of WWII Victory Events
Putin orders 3-day Ukraine ceasefire 8-11 May; Kyiv seeks 30-day truce, Trump pushes for permanent peace amid crucial U.S. mediation efforts.
‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ 20th Anniversary Re-Release Draws Fans Back to Theaters
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith has officially returned to theaters for its 20th anniversary, and fans are already flocking back to the galaxy far, far away. The special re-release, which launched on April 25, is running for one week only across the U.S. and select international markets.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former President Biden Begins Treatment Talks After Stage-4 Prostate Cancer News
Biden, 82, reveals Stage-4 prostate cancer that’s spread to bone; hormone therapy offers hope as experts weigh best treatment path.
CATL Surges 18% in Hong Kong’s Biggest 2025 IPO as EV Battery Demand Soars
CATL’s Hong Kong debut jumps 18%, raising US$4.55 B to fund new EV-battery plants and R&D, reinforcing its lead despite US trade tensions.
OpenAI Launches Codex, a Standalone AI Agent That Codes Without You
OpenAI is making a bold play in the coding space with the launch of Codex, its new AI-powered software engineering agent. Unlike most dev tools that sit beside you as you work, Codex runs completely on its own in the cloud—writing code, fixing bugs, running tests, and reviewing codebases without needing constant input.
OpenAI Unveils Codex: Web-Based Agent Automates Coding Tasks
OpenAI’s Codex turns ChatGPT Pro into a browser-based coding agent that writes, tests, and explains code, helping devs automate chores without hidden surprises.
Fresh DOJ Inquiry Sends UnitedHealth Shares to New Five-Year Lows
DOJ criminal probe into Medicare billing knocks UnitedHealth stock 7%, compounding leadership shake-up and earlier profit worries.
Israeli Air Strikes Kill 114 in Gaza as Ground Push Looms
At least 114 killed as Israeli jets pound Gaza, hospitals overflow, and ceasefire talks stumble amid deepening humanitarian crisis.
Cannes Film Festival Says ‘No’ to Nudity on the Red Carpet This Year
The Cannes Film Festival has officially updated its dress code—and this time, it’s taking aim at bare-all looks. As the 78th edition gets underway, organizers have clarified a long-unspoken rule: full nudity is now explicitly banned across all areas of the festival, including the red carpet.
Microsoft Cuts 6,000 Jobs, Trimming 3% of Global Workforce
Microsoft slashes 6,000 jobs to streamline ops despite record earnings, trimming layers as it pivots deeper into AI-first cloud strategy.
U.S. Tech Giants Score Major AI Deals as Trump Tours Gulf, Nvidia Leads the Charge
U.S. tech firms just landed a wave of AI deals across the Middle East, with Nvidia, Cisco, and others inking agreements as President Trump tours the Gulf region, boasting $600 billion in AI investment commitments from Saudi Arabia alone.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Set for Global Release This May
Tom Cruise pushed a biplane stunt to its limits while filming Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, leaving his team convinced he’d blacked out.
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