Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Relationship Redefines Celebrity and Political Image

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spotted together in Paris celebrating her birthday

In a pairing that few would have predicted, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and American pop icon Katy Perry have stepped into the public eye as a couple.  The two were seen hand in hand leaving the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris last weekend, celebrating Perry’s forty first birthday.  While their romance may appear … Read more

Tanzania election violence erupts as President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared landslide winner

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan casts her vote during national elections amid reports of unrest and Tanzania election violence

DODOMA, Tanzania — President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the landslide winner of Tanzania’s general election on Saturday, securing a second five year term after a vote marred by violence, internet shutdowns, and allegations of voter suppression. The National Electoral Commission said Hassan won with 97.66 percent of more than 31.9 million ballots cast, in … Read more

Leaders at APEC Summit 2025 Urge Resilient Trade Amid Rising US China Rivalry

Asia-Pacific leaders attend the APEC Summit 2025 in Seoul, discussing shared trade benefits and regional cooperation.

SEOUL, South Korea — Asia Pacific leaders on Saturday closed the annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit with a joint declaration calling for shared prosperity and resilient trade, reflecting the growing fractures in the global economic order.  The meeting, hosted in Seoul, sought to reaffirm regional cooperation even as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and export … Read more

Judges say Trump administration SNAP funds must flow as shutdown delays mount

Federal judges order the Trump administration to release SNAP funds to keep food assistance programs running during the government shutdown.

WASHINGTON — Two federal judges on Friday ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, directing officials to use emergency reserves to keep the nation’s largest anti hunger program running amid a prolonged government shutdown. The rulings came after multiple states filed lawsuits seeking to force the … Read more

Amazon stock soars as Apple forecasts record holiday quarter Reddit and Coinbase rise amid strong earnings week

Amazon stock soars as Apple forecasts record holiday quarter, with Big Tech earnings lifting markets amid strong Q3 results.

NEW YORK — Amazon shares climbed sharply Thursday after the e-commerce giant posted better than expected third quarter results, while Apple’s chief executive predicted the company’s best ever holiday quarter.  The upbeat tone from Big Tech helped lift investor sentiment, with Reddit and Coinbase also advancing as markets entered the busiest stretch of the third … Read more

Boeing 777X Delay: Aerospace Giant Takes $5 Billion Hit as Delivery Pushed to 2027

Boeing 777X aircraft taking off under cloudy skies, showcasing the jet’s blue and white livery and advanced widebody design.

Boeing Co. has announced another major setback to its long delayed 777X aircraft program, taking a nearly $5 billion charge and pushing the first delivery to 2027.  The move adds to a series of financial and operational blows for the planemaker as it struggles to stabilize production and regain investor confidence after years of disruptions. … Read more

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in South Korea as Trump, Xi talks put chip trade in focus

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in South Korea meeting business leaders from Samsung and SK Group amid U.S.-China trade talks

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in South Korea this week for a trip that blends business strategy with geopolitics, coinciding with a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Seoul.  The visit underscores South Korea’s growing importance to Nvidia’s supply chain and highlights the delicate balance the chipmaker faces … Read more

Trump expects to sign China trade deal at Xi summit

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, signaling progress toward a China trade deal.

GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to sign a long awaited trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, raising hopes of a breakthrough in one of the world’s most consequential economic relationships. “President Xi of China is coming tomorrow … Read more

1X NEO humanoid robot brings the future home and it folds your laundry, too

1X NEO humanoid robot cleaning a kitchen counter and loading dishes into a dishwasher, demonstrating home automation capabilities.

The line between science fiction and daily life just blurred. Robotics company 1X has opened preorders for the 1X NEO humanoid robot, a consumer ready domestic assistant designed to handle everyday chores and adapt over time. From folding laundry to organizing shelves, NEO aims to transform how households approach repetitive tasks. The company described it … Read more

Jimmy Wales on Grokipedia: Wikipedia Founder Says Musk’s AI Encyclopedia Isn’t

Jimmy Wales speaking at the CNBC Technology Executive Council Summit in New York, commenting on Elon Musk’s Grokipedia project.

NEW YORK — Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales voiced skepticism about Elon Musk’s latest artificial intelligence venture, “Groki­pedia,” a self described rival to the online encyclopedia, calling it “unlikely to create anything very useful right now.”  Speaking Tuesday at the CNBC Technology Executive Council Summit in New York City, Wales questioned the reliability of large language … Read more