Narrow Vote Exposes Growing Partisan Tensions The US House of Representatives voted to rescind President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to sign the resolution into law. Trump Expanded Trade Pressure After Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade deal with China.…
Author: Grace Johnson
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.
FDA Refuses to Open Review of New Seasonal Flu Shot The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company confirmed the decision on Tuesday. The refusal adds another hurdle for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several health officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise…
Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID document. The chat platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. Discord says the new safety system will place everyone into a teen-appropriate experience by default. The platform already requires age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. Discord will roll out the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains central to the company’s strategy. She said teen-by-default…
The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots with a punishing defensive display, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marked Seattle’s second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s strongest defences met in the season’s biggest game, and Seattle imposed their will from the first play. Briton Aden Durde became the first overseas coach to lift the league’s top prize in the United States. Dark Side Defence Steals the Show Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the league’s most feared unit, known as “the Dark Side.” On Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara, California, the…
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company planned to send a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error and outlined the issue. The company said it quickly noticed the mistake and recovered almost all missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Almost All Mistakenly Sent Bitcoin Bithumb said it recovered 99.7 percent…
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that threatens new tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order does not define a fixed tariff rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly buys goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but repeated that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating threats.…
The European Union has warned TikTok to change its platform design or face major financial penalties. The European Commission said the video platform breached EU online safety laws. Officials reached this conclusion after an investigation that began in February 2024. Regulators examined how TikTok’s design choices influence user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to user wellbeing. Investigators focused on autoplay and constant content delivery. They said these features can harm users, particularly children. Regulators also said TikTok did not introduce adequate measures to limit those risks. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson. The…
For two months, the US Department of Justice released millions of Epstein-related documents. The records detail years of alleged sex trafficking by financier Jeffrey Epstein. President Donald Trump now urges the country to move forward. Washington shows no sign of leaving the issue behind. Justice department closes its review Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government review has ended. Congress mandated the review through legislation passed in November. Blanche said prosecutors found no basis for new criminal charges. He said the files include emails, photographs, and extensive correspondence. He said that material alone cannot support prosecutions. The department considers…
Netflix faced sharp scrutiny in Washington over its $82bn (£61bn) effort to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Lawmakers questioned whether the merger would benefit consumers or workers. Senators from both parties expressed concern during an antitrust hearing. Senators question impact on competition and costs Members of the Senate antitrust subcommittee warned the deal could reduce competition across entertainment markets. Several senators said the merger could push subscription prices higher. Others questioned the survival of cinemas if regulators approve the deal. The Department of Justice is reviewing the proposed transaction. Approval would give Netflix control of Warner Bros film and television studios.…
China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles after safety concerns intensified. The decision makes China the first country to outlaw the design. Regulators acted as electric vehicles face closer scrutiny worldwide. Several deadly incidents raised alarms among safety authorities. Two fatal crashes in China involved electric cars built by Xiaomi. Investigators suspected power failures prevented passengers from opening the doors. Emergency Access Takes Priority The new regulations allow sales only for cars with mechanical door releases inside and outside. State media published details of the rules. Authorities want to guarantee access during crashes and power outages. Regulators aim…
