US Lays Out Key Trade Demands to Canada on Dairy, Digital Media, and More
The United States has explicitly outlined its core demands for the future of trade with Canada, pressing for significant concessions as a review of the continental trade pact (USMCA) continues.…
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level Since 1995 in Bid to Tame Inflation
In a decisive move to combat rising prices, Japan’s central bank has raised its key interest rate to around 0.75%—the highest level since 1995. This quarter-point increase by the Bank of Japan…
TikTok Averts US Ban Through Landmark Ownership Deal with Oracle and Global Investors
TikTok has finalized a binding agreement with American and global investors, ensuring the popular video app continues operating in the United States and ending a prolonged period of regulatory uncertainty.…
Swinger International Expands Its Luxury Portfolio
Italy-based Swinger International continues to make bold moves in the luxury fashion sector. Recently, after investing in Etro alongside Rams Global and SRI Group, the company also acquired Philippe Model…
Trump Orders 2028 Astronaut Moon Landing in Major Space Policy Move
President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order on Thursday, directing NASA and the U.S. government to land astronauts on the moon by 2028. The order also emphasizes protecting space…
Shawn Levy Wraps Filming on “Star Wars: Firefighter,” A New Chapter Led by Ryan Gosling
After four months of production, director Shawn Levy has announced the completion of principal photography for the upcoming standalone Star Wars film, Star Wars: Firefighter. Levy marked the occasion by sharing…
Starbucks Names Anand Varadarajan as New CTO
Starbucks announced on Friday that Anand Varadarajan will become its new chief technology officer, effective January 19. CEO Brian Niccol aims to push a tech-driven revamp in stores to improve…
EU Council Backs Digital Euro with Online and Offline Functionality
On Friday, the EU Council approved a negotiating position for a digital euro that works both online and offline. This approach differs from earlier European Parliament proposals, which focused only…
Beyond the Red Carpet: Hollywood Stars Immortalized at Madame Tussauds
Hollywood’s brightest stars achieve a unique form of immortality not just on screen, but in wax. Global attractions like Madame Tussauds meticulously craft lifelike figures of celebrities, creating must-see tourist…
AI Likely to Displace Jobs, Says Bank of England Governor
Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, warned that AI is likely to displace workers similarly to the Industrial Revolution. He stressed that the UK needs training, education, and…
