US pharmaceutical group Merck has cancelled its planned £1bn UK expansion. The company said the government is failing to support the life sciences industry. The multinational, known as MSD in Europe, will move research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Leaders accused successive governments of undervaluing innovative medicines and vaccines. Industry figures warned the decision could discourage other global firms from investing in Britain. Government insists progress but recognises challenges A government spokesperson defended current investment in science but admitted more action is required. Officials pointed to ongoing initiatives while acknowledging global competition is increasing. Pharmaceutical firms have…
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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.
Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to introduce tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. His goal is to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump calls for tougher approach to Moscow The US president raised his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides examined new steps to weaken Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump insisted on the highest possible tariffs against China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. But negotiations…
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University PhD student and dual Israeli-Russian citizen, has been freed after being held captive by Shiite militants in Iraq since March 2023. Her release was confirmed by President Donald Trump and Iraqi security forces. The details surrounding her release remain unclear. Iraqi authorities said they discovered Tsurkov’s detention location on Tuesday. They recovered her and handed her over to the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, without specifying the exact circumstances of her release. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that Tsurkov was released by Kata’ib Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for Iraq’s Commander-in-Chief…
Plants remain closed Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK factories shut until at least Wednesday. The company is still struggling with the fallout from a cyber attack that began more than a week ago. Production has stopped at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Operations in Slovakia, China and India are also affected. Workers on the assembly lines have been told to stay at home. On 31 August the company switched off its IT systems to protect them from further harm. That move caused widespread disruption. Efforts to bring systems back Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working tirelessly to restore…
Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced disruptions after several undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East slowed. Microsoft redirects network flows Microsoft did not reveal what caused the cable damage but confirmed that traffic was rerouted through alternative paths. It underlined that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend suggested that the problem also spread to the United Arab Emirates and some Asian nations. Internet backbone under pressure Cables on the seabed transport most global data and serve as…
Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once doubted the use of artificial intelligence in his classroom. Over time, he changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, remembering how much he enjoyed reading encyclopedias as a child. He now belongs to the growing number of teachers using AI in lesson plans. The rise of AI tools in classrooms shows how quickly the technology becomes mainstream, even as its benefits and risks continue to unfold. A survey by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup revealed that six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school…
Elon Musk, already the richest man in the world, could become the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board has introduced a new compensation plan designed to secure his commitment to the carmaker as it faces challenges in the electric vehicle market. The deal promises Musk vast stock rewards if Tesla’s market value reaches unprecedented levels. His earlier package was once seen as unrealistic, but Tesla met those targets with surprising ease. Musk’s potential trillion-dollar windfall The new plan could give Musk 423.7 million Tesla shares, worth $143.5 billion today. But he only gets them if Tesla grows far beyond its current valuation.…
Jaguar Land Rover has told workers to stay home until Tuesday while it deals with the fallout of a cyber attack. The weekend breach forced the automaker to switch off critical IT systems. That action disrupted both production and car sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers say the suspension could last longer as reviews continue. sales and operations under pressure Car sales have faced major disruption, though some transactions still went through, according to people close to the situation. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, shut down systems on Sunday to contain possible damage.…
Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to rescue his tariff measures. He wants the justices to overturn a ruling that declared his sweeping duties unlawful. Dispute over presidential authority The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It asks the court to decide quickly whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges stressed that the authority to set import duties belongs only to Congress. High financial stakes The case could unravel Trump’s trade and foreign policy plans. It may also force Washington to repay billions…
The US government’s case against Google’s dominance in online search has sparked global debate. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech felt so exposed. One year after Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, he issued remedies that some dismiss as weak while others argue they could still matter. Google escapes the harshest penalty During the remedies phase, many anticipated a forced split. Judge Mehta rejected calls to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also sought oversight of Android to block Google from tightening control over search and advertising. Both products remained…
