Trump ends trade negotiations with Canada over controversial Ronald Reagan tariffs ad

President Donald Trump announces the decision to end trade negotiations with Canada after controversy over Ontario’s Ronald Reagan tariffs advertisement.

WASHINGTON (TECHY QUANTUM) — President Donald Trump said Thursday night that he was ending all US trade negotiations with Canada after Ontario’s government aired an advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.  The move marks one of the sharpest escalations in cross border tensions since the renegotiation of the US Mexico Canada Agreement. In … Read more

Alaska Airlines restores operations after nationwide IT outage grounds all flights

Alaska Airlines aircraft at the gate as the airline restores operations after a nationwide IT outage at U.S. airports.

SEATTLE (TECHY QUANTUM) — Alaska Airlines restores operations after a widespread IT outage on Thursday grounded all of its flights across the United States, stranding passengers and halting air travel for nearly three hours. The airline confirmed that the disruption, which also affected its regional subsidiary Horizon Air, was caused by a system malfunction that … Read more

Alaska Airlines outage grounds all flights nationwide amid major IT failure

Passengers stranded at airports nationwide after Alaska Airlines outage halts all flights due to major IT system failure.

SEATTLE (TECHY QUANTUM) — A widespread Alaska Airlines outage forced the carrier to ground all of its flights nationwide Thursday evening, disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers and prompting a temporary ground stop across multiple airports. The airline said an “IT outage” had severely impacted its operational systems, halting flights for both Alaska Airlines … Read more

Trump pardons Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, marking major crypto clemency move

President Donald Trump pardons Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao in major cryptocurrency clemency announcement at the White House.

WASHINGTON (TECHY QUANTUM) — US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire chief executive and founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, the White House confirmed Thursday. The announcement marks one of the most consequential acts of clemency under Trump’s current administration and underscores his pivot toward a … Read more

Oil prices surge nearly 5% as Russia oil sanctions tighten under new US measures

Oil pumps operating at sunset in a vast field, symbolizing global energy markets impacted by Russia oil sanctions.

LONDON, ( TECHY QUANTUM) ~ Oil prices rose sharply Thursday after the United States announced new Russia oil sanctions, targeting major producers Rosneft and Lukoil in an effort to curb Moscow’s energy revenue amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.  The move, part of a coordinated Western campaign, sent global crude benchmarks higher and prompted Asian … Read more

Justin Hotard outlines AI surge and long term Nokia AI strategy amid market growth

Nokia CEO Justin Hotard discussing the company’s long term Nokia AI strategy at a technology event.

FINLAND (TECHY QUANTUM) — Nokia CEO Justin Hotard compared the rapid rise of artificial intelligence to the internet boom of the 1990s while stressing that the company’s Nokia AI strategy is focused on long term growth rather than short term speculation.  Speaking in an interview with Reuters, Hotard downplayed concerns about a potential bubble in … Read more

Gold market rises as geopolitical risks and trade tensions fuel safe haven demand

Gold market rises as investors turn to safe haven assets amid geopolitical risks and trade tensions

The gold market advanced on Thursday, supported by rising geopolitical tensions and trade concerns that have strengthened the metal’s appeal as a safe haven asset.  Spot gold climbed 0.6 percent to $4,119.54 per ounce as of 0720 GMT, rebounding from a near two week low in the previous session. US gold futures for December delivery … Read more

Alibaba AI Chatbot Launch Marks New Consumer Push Amid Fierce Competition in China

Alibaba logo representing the company launching its AI chatbot service

BEIJING, (TECHY QUANTUM) ~ Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has launched a new artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into its Quark app, marking a renewed effort by the Chinese e-commerce giant to strengthen its foothold in the consumer AI space.  The free service allows users to interact with the chatbot through voice or text, offering real time … Read more

Trump Sanctions Russian Oil Companies as Tensions With Putin Escalate

Former President Donald Trump meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office after announcing new sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil

WASHINGTON (TECHY QUANTUM) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, marking the first major punitive action of his second term and a notable shift in tone toward Moscow. The move underscores what officials described as mounting frustration between Trump and Russian President Vladimir … Read more