Gold has broken through the $4,000 (£2,985) mark for the first time in history. Investors are seeking safety in the precious metal as political tensions and economic worries spread worldwide. The rally marks gold’s strongest surge since the 1970s. Prices have soared by almost a third since April, when US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs sent shockwaves through global trade and financial markets. Shutdown chaos shakes investor confidence The US government shutdown, now stretching into its second week, has heightened investor anxiety. Analysts say delays in releasing key economic data have deepened market uncertainty. Gold, traditionally viewed as a safe…
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Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That line reflects the anger of Snapchat users worldwide. The company’s plan to charge for storing old photos and videos has ignited a storm of criticism and accusations of monetizing personal nostalgia. Users forced to pay for digital memories In September, Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, announced that users who store more than five gigabytes of Memories will need to pay. Many users have preserved years of milestones, friendships, and personal moments, making the move feel like a betrayal. Snap defended the…
The United States has dominated the global technology market for decades. Now China is determined to change that. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its primary goal is to develop high-end chips that can rival the world’s best. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is racing to close the gap and reduce its reliance on imported technology. DeepSeek Marks a Turning Point in China’s AI In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the global tech community by launching a competitor to…
A roadmap for global food security By 2050, every person on Earth could eat nutritious, culturally appropriate food while safeguarding the planet. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems outlines how a “planetary health diet” could make this possible. The report finds that combining this diet with sustainable farming and reduced food waste could feed 9.6 billion people equitably. Experts from more than 35 countries contributed, showing that global food-related greenhouse gas emissions could fall by more than half if nations act together. Currently, about 30% of global emissions come from producing, processing, and transporting food.…
Electric car sales in the UK soared to their highest level on record in September, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show. The surge highlights how rapidly drivers are embracing cleaner, low-emission vehicles as the country pushes toward a greener future. Electric and hybrid cars dominate registrations Sales of fully electric cars climbed by almost a third to 72,779 units in September. Plug-in hybrid models grew even faster, helping electric and hybrid cars together make up more than half of all new registrations. The SMMT said wider model choices, stronger discounts, and the government’s new…
A report by a campaign group claims TikTok promotes pornography and sexualised videos to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, enabled safety settings, and still saw explicit search prompts. These led to clips of simulated masturbation and even pornographic sex acts. TikTok says it acted swiftly after being alerted and stresses its focus on safe use for children. Fake child accounts reveal explicit material In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds by entering false birth dates. The app did not request further identity checks. Investigators enabled the platform’s “restricted mode”. TikTok…
Elon Musk has become the first person ever to reach a fortune above $500bn. The record was driven by soaring values of Tesla and his other companies this year. His wealth briefly hit $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It then eased back to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s other ventures, including the artificial intelligence startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also seen strong valuation gains in recent months. Musk dominates billionaire rankings The milestone secures Musk’s position as the richest person alive. He is far ahead of his global tech rivals. Oracle co-founder…
The sunscreen controversy in Australia continues to grow. Regulators have already removed 18 products from shelves over safety concerns. Well-known products fall short In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several sunscreens offered far less protection than promised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but delivered only SPF 4 in tests. The company recalled the product voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator later flagged 20 more sunscreens from various brands. All used the same base formula, which performed poorly in testing. Tests reveal weak sun protection Preliminary results showed the formula rarely exceeded SPF 21. Some products…
Donald Trump has again vowed to impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He argued that foreign countries had “stolen” America’s movie business. California under Trump’s criticism On Monday, Trump said California had been hit especially hard. He claimed the levy would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, he already spoke about meeting Hollywood executives. At that time, he warned the American film sector was dying “a very fast death”. Tariffs already hitting other markets Trump’s remarks came after he rolled out new tariffs in other industries. These included a 100% levy…
Insider threats remain one of the most dangerous forms of cyber-crime. Few employees face them. Even fewer speak openly about their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with an offer to betray my employer for millions. Unexpected message on Signal The first contact arrived without warning. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They reached me in July via the encrypted app Signal. I did not know them, but I understood immediately what…
