Spain-Portugal Massive Blackout
Spain & Portugal blackout: timeline, causes under probe, renewables debate, how Europe’s grid crashed and recovered on April 30 2025.
Breaking News
View All
Latest Breaking News Articles
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.”
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.
Feature Insights
View All
