Canada and Germany are teaming up to reduce Europe's reliance on China for critical minerals. An agreement focuses on developing lithium, rare earths, and other metals crucial for green technology, defense, and digital infrastructure. This collaboration aims to diversify supply chains and counter China's dominance in these essential...
Meghan Markle's Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," returns with a new season showcasing her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The show features celebrity guests and focuses on cooking, connection, and creative activities like jewelry-making and stationery. As Ever, launched in spring 2025, offers a range of products emphasizing small indulgences...
Spotify is launching a new in-app messaging feature allowing users to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly. Available on mobile for free and premium users (16+), it lets you share content with friends on your plan or those you've previously interacted with via Spotify's social features. Messages are...
Twenty-one dogs died at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding in New York. Authorities are investigating the cause, with one initial report suggesting a ventilation system failure led to suffocation. The facility's owners are cooperating with the investigation. Several grieving owners have shared their stories, describing the shock and...
Following a temporary tariff agreement, President Trump criticized the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), accusing it of attacking American tech companies. Trump stated the U.S. would no longer tolerate such actions and threatened consequences. The EU countered, asserting the DSA applies neutrally to all companies operating within the...
India warned Pakistan of potential cross-border flooding due to heavy monsoon rains, marking the first official contact between the rivals in months. The warning, conveyed through diplomatic channels, was described as a humanitarian gesture, not under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. This communication follows heightened tensions after recent cross-border...
President Trump highlights a government report claiming his tariffs will reduce the federal debt by $4 trillion over ten years. This is higher than previous estimates. However, the actual revenue depends on factors like tariff longevity and economic impact; the report didn't account for potential negative economic consequences....
Eli Lilly's anti-obesity pill, orforglipron, showed promising results in a new trial, achieving a 10.5% average weight loss in overweight individuals with diabetes. This follows an earlier trial showing a 12.4% weight loss in participants without diabetes, though slightly below expectations. The results boost Lilly's plans to seek...
A federal judge in D.C. dismissed weapons charges against Torez Riley, calling the search leading to his arrest "the most illegal search" he'd ever seen. The judge, Zia Faruqui, criticized the U.S. Attorney's office for charging Riley based on insufficient evidence, suggesting a policy of charging first and asking...
Spain's annual Tomatina festival, celebrating its 80th anniversary, is a massive tomato fight attracting up to 22,000 people. Participants hurl 120 tons of overripe, specially grown tomatoes at each other for an hour. Originating from a spontaneous food fight in 1945, it was briefly banned but later became...
