Katy Perry has subtly responded to the wave of backlash following her participation in Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight earlier this week. The pop star, 40, faced harsh criticism from several celebrities, including Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer, and Emily Ratajkowski, who called the brief 11-minute space trip “disgusting,” “gluttonous,” and environmentally irresponsible.
Lyft is making its long-awaited move into the European market through a $198.4 million acquisition of mobility platform FreeNow from German automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The deal nearly doubles Lyft’s addressable market and marks a major strategic push beyond North America.
AMD has announced it may face up to $800 million in charges following new U.S. export controls targeting its MI308 semiconductor products, which could restrict business with China, Hong Kong, Macau, and other regions. The tech giant confirmed it is seeking export licenses, though approvals remain uncertain.
Trump freezes $2B in federal funds for Harvard and threatens its tax exemption, pushing the elite university to accept wide-ranging government-mandated reforms.
Court reveals a 2018 Zuckerberg email about spinning off Instagram, spotlighting Meta’s internal fear of antitrust crackdowns and Big Tech breakup threats.
China suspends Boeing jet purchases and parts orders, retaliating against Trump’s tariffs, as global airline and aircraft supply chains brace for impact.
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Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating antitrust laws by pressuring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search engine and Chrome browser on Android devices.
Russia’s missile strike on Sumy magnifies stalled U.S. diplomacy as the Kremlin escalates on the battlefield, testing Trump’s push for a negotiated peace.
Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, and an all-female Blue Origin crew soar past the Kármán line, marking a triumphant return to Earth and a milestone for women in space.
Goldman Sachs has once again raised its year-end gold price forecast, now targeting $3,700 per ounce, citing growing economic uncertainty and rising global demand for safe-haven assets.
Pfizer has officially ended the development of its experimental weight-loss pill, danuglipron, after a patient developed a potential drug-induced liver injury, marking the third major setback in the company’s obesity drug efforts.
The University of British Columbia has officially opened the Gordon B. Shrum Building, a $139.4 million, state-of-the-art facility that now houses Canada’s first purpose-built School of Biomedical Engineering.
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GM’s CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario pauses production till fall, leaving hundreds jobless in a move linked to low demand for its electric delivery vans.
China responds to Trump’s 145% tariff with 125% duties on U.S. goods, intensifying the trade standoff and rattling markets worldwide.
In a bold move signaling a major shift in strategy, Prada has sealed a $1.38 billion deal to acquire fellow Italian fashion icon Versace from Capri Holdings, even as global markets reel from U.S. tariff shocks.
OpenAI battles Elon Musk in court, alleging harassment and “sham” takeover bids as the ChatGPT creator defends its for-profit transition and soaring valuation.
A tragic helicopter crash over New York City has claimed six lives, including a family of five Spanish tourists and the pilot, after the aircraft broke apart midair and plunged into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon.
Trump slaps 125% tariffs on China, then issues a 90-day pause for other nations, spurring a sudden market rally and setting off high-stakes trade talks.
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation, rattling stocks and sparking fresh fears that global trade tensions could tip economies into chaos.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to advise the CDC to stop recommending the fluoridation of public drinking water nationwide. The move, revealed during a press conference in Utah, marks a major shift in federal health policy and comes as the Environmental Protection Agency begins reviewing new scientific data on potential fluoride-related health risks.
IKEA Canada has officially announced the launch of its biggest STOCKHOLM collection to date, arriving in stores and online starting April 10, 2025. The STOCKHOLM 2025 line includes 96 carefully designed pieces across furniture, lighting, textiles, and decor.
SUV rams Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu festival, killing 11 and injuring 20+. Suspect, 30, in custody; police probe motive.
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 to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty; trial likely in 2026.
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.
Car-bomb kills Gen Yaroslav Moskalik near Moscow home; Kremlin blames Ukraine as cease-fire talks continue.
Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff hold 3-hour “constructive” Kremlin talks on Ukraine peace plan; Trump says deal is “pretty close.”
Tesla Q1 profit sinks 71%. Musk says he’ll slash time running Trump’s “Doge” agency as tariffs, boycotts and competition hammer EV demand.
A 6.2 quake off Istanbul sent residents fleeing into streets, injuring 150+ and igniting fears of a bigger North Anatolian Fault disaster.
Trump says 145 % levies on Chinese imports will be cut “substantially, not to zero,” as White House scrambles to seal trade deals before tariff pause ends.
The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a combined €700 million (roughly $800 million USD) for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), escalating both regulatory pressure and geopolitical friction between Brussels and Washington.
Intel is reportedly preparing to slash over 20,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting move under the leadership of its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, according to a Bloomberg report. The layoffs, which could be announced later this week, would mark one of the largest in the company’s history and come just months after Intel cut 15,000 jobs in 2024.
Pope Francis, the first Latin‑American pontiff and champion of the marginalized, dies at 88. A look at his groundbreaking legacy and what comes next.
Instagram is ramping up its efforts to protect younger users by testing artificial intelligence tools that can detect whether teens are pretending to be adults on the platform. Parent company Meta announced that the app will now proactively review accounts for signs of age misrepresentation.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is officially bringing its signature burritos and bowls to Mexico. The U.S.-based fast-casual chain announced today that it has signed a development agreement with Alsea S.A.B. de C.V., a leading restaurant operator across Latin America and Europe, to open its first location in Mexico by early 2026.
U.S.‑Iran nuclear talks resume in Rome as Trump dangles “deal or war.” Enrichment limits, bomber threats and regional diplomacy set tense backdrop.
U.S. posts 10,000 pages on Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 killing. Sirhan notes, FBI interviews and more released under Trump transparency order.
Putin orders a 30‑hour “Easter truce” in Ukraine. Kyiv agrees but says Russia already broke it. U.S. warns it may quit peace talks if no progress soon.
California has become the first U.S. state to launch a legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, which have disrupted trade with key global partners.
Katy Perry has subtly responded to the wave of backlash following her participation in Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight earlier this week. The pop star, 40, faced harsh criticism from several celebrities, including Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer, and Emily Ratajkowski, who called the brief 11-minute space trip “disgusting,” “gluttonous,” and environmentally irresponsible.
Lyft is making its long-awaited move into the European market through a $198.4 million acquisition of mobility platform FreeNow from German automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The deal nearly doubles Lyft’s addressable market and marks a major strategic push beyond North America.
AMD has announced it may face up to $800 million in charges following new U.S. export controls targeting its MI308 semiconductor products, which could restrict business with China, Hong Kong, Macau, and other regions. The tech giant confirmed it is seeking export licenses, though approvals remain uncertain.
Trump freezes $2B in federal funds for Harvard and threatens its tax exemption, pushing the elite university to accept wide-ranging government-mandated reforms.
Court reveals a 2018 Zuckerberg email about spinning off Instagram, spotlighting Meta’s internal fear of antitrust crackdowns and Big Tech breakup threats.
China suspends Boeing jet purchases and parts orders, retaliating against Trump’s tariffs, as global airline and aircraft supply chains brace for impact.
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