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.
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Marvel’s first family returns July 25 with glowing reviews and triple‑digit box‑office forecasts, setting the stage for the MCU’s biggest opening of 2025.
Photos from a new Men’s Fitness UK shoot show the 53‑year‑old comedian sporting a ripped physique after months of intensive training to portray the MCU’s demonic super‑villain.
Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson are fueling serious romance speculation after sharing a noticeably affectionate moment at the UK premiere of The Naked Gun. The two stars lit up the red carpet with what many are calling undeniable chemistry — capped off by Anderson planting a warm kiss on Neeson’s cheek.
Pete Davidson is officially stepping into fatherhood — and he couldn’t be happier about it. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the comedian opened up about his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt’s pregnancy, proudly announcing, “I did it!” to a round of applause.
The Tony‑winning star ignited an online firestorm after remarking that Black Americans have “replaced the Jews” as primary targets of hate, drawing rebukes from Jewish groups and calls for an apology.
Hulk Hogan, the larger‑than‑life WWE superstar who powered pro wrestling into pop‑culture history, has died of suspected cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home.
DC Studios is flying high as Superman surpasses $400 million worldwide in just its second weekend, delivering a much-needed victory for Warner Bros. and director James Gunn.
Ozzy Osbourne, the unmistakable voice of Black Sabbath and a defining figure of heavy metal, has died at the age of 76 in the UK. Known as the “Prince of Darkness,” Osbourne’s larger-than-life legacy spanned decades, from pioneering metal riffs to reality television stardom.
The telecom giant added 401 K post‑paid wireless lines and 243 K fiber customers in the quarter, driving revenue to $30.8 B and fueling a higher cash‑flow target for 2025.
President Trump and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveiled a sweeping trade pact that slaps a 15 % duty on Japanese goods while pledging a record US $550 billion wave of investment and loans into the United States.
Uber is finally bringing its long-requested “women preferences” feature to the United States. Starting in the coming weeks, riders in Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco will be able to choose a female driver when booking a ride.
NHTSA says second‑row head restraints in 2023–24 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs may fail to lock, posing injury risks and prompting Stellantis’ latest large‑scale safety action.
Telegram has officially launched its TON Wallet to users in the United States, unlocking crypto access for over 87 million Americans directly within the app.
Elon Musk’s AI startup is working with Valor Equity Partners to line up as much as $12 billion in private‑credit loans, largely to finance a new GPU‑hungry super‑cluster for its Grok chatbot, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Edmonton‑based AutoCanada is pulling out of the United States, divesting its remaining 13 dealerships for US $82.7 million as it refocuses on core Canadian operations.
The Canadian pipeline giant makes its biggest renewables bet yet, bankrolling the Clear Fork project near San Antonio under a long‑term power deal with Meta Platforms.
The partners will pour billions into five new U.S. sites, boosting Stargate’s planned capacity past 5 gigawatts and targeting more than 100,000 jobs as demand for AI compute soars.
In a bold new move, billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced that the Los Angeles Times will go public within the next year. Speaking on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Soon-Shiong said the goal is to “democratize” the 143-year-old paper by allowing the public to take ownership.
Researchers say a previously unknown flaw in on‑prem SharePoint servers let spies burrow into scores of firms and agencies, prompting urgent patching and federal probes.
Paris‑based IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications has bought another US $150 million in bitcoin, lifting its total holdings above 2,300 BTC as corporate adoption of the cryptocurrency accelerates.
Andy Byron stepped down as chief executive of Astronomer after a stadium “kiss cam” caught him embracing a colleague at a Coldplay show, sparking a board probe and internet frenzy.
With a July 21 deadline to avert sweeping U.S. tariffs, Canada’s provincial leaders huddle in Ontario cottage country to forge a united negotiating stance before sitting down with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Washington envoys.
South Korea has revealed its most ambitious space goal yet: establishing a permanent base on the moon by 2045. The plan was announced as part of the Korea AeroSpace Administration’s (KASA) long-term exploration roadmap, which outlines missions spanning lunar development.
Apple is finally entering the foldable phone market in 2026, but insiders say the debut of its first foldable iPhone will be anything but typical for the company. Unlike Apple’s usual polished, tightly controlled rollouts, this launch is expected to be more experimental and subdued—a departure from the brand's signature unveilings.
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