Man Survives Dramatic Plunge into Niagara Falls Gorge After Truck Crash
A New York man miraculously walked away with minor injuries after crashing his truck through a fence, over a cliff, and down into the Niagara Falls Gorge on Wednesday. Authorities say the incident occurred under unclear circumstances, but the man was able to exit the wreckage on his own before being assisted by emergency crews. […]
President Sheinbaum Hails Mexico’s USMCA Protections After Exemption from Trump’s New Tariffs
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday praised the preferential tariff treatment Mexico receives under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), following the country’s exemption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. Sheinbaum highlighted the strength of regional economic cooperation and the importance of trade agreements in shielding Mexico from broader trade disruptions. The exemption is seen […]
HSBC Raises 2025-2026 Gold Price Forecasts Citing Geopolitical Risks
HSBC has raised its average gold price forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to $3,015 and $2,915 per ounce respectively, pointing to heightened geopolitical risks as a key driver. The bank noted that ongoing global tensions, uncertainty in financial markets, and a strong demand for safe-haven assets are likely to support elevated gold prices in the […]
FDA Halts Bird Flu Testing Improvements for Milk, Cheese, and Pet Food Amid Major Staff Cuts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is suspending its efforts to enhance bird flu testing in milk, cheese, and pet food, according to an internal email obtained by Reuters and a source familiar with the matter. The move comes as the agency grapples with massive staffing reductions, which have forced a reevaluation of priorities. […]
White House Tariff Formula Draws Scrutiny After Targeting Penguin-Populated Islands and Poorest Nations
Reuters U.S. Economics Editor Daniel Burns has shed light on the White House’s controversial formula for calculating reciprocal tariffs—an approach that recently resulted in tariffs being applied to remote frozen islands mostly inhabited by penguins, as well as some of the world’s poorest nations. The formula, intended to balance trade relationships, has come under fire […]
Walmart, Gerber, Beech-Nut to Face Nationwide Lawsuit Over Toxic Metals in Baby Food
A U.S. judge has ruled that several major companies, including Walmart, Beech-Nut, and Gerber, must face a nationwide lawsuit alleging their baby food products were contaminated with toxic heavy metals. The lawsuit claims that exposure to these metals caused brain and neurodevelopmental damage in children who consumed the products. The decision allows the case to […]
BMO’s Carol Schleif Discusses ‘Nerve-Wracking’ Day on Wall Street Amid Trump’s Tariffs
Carol Schleif, chief market strategist at BMO Private Wealth, weighed in on the market turmoil sparked by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, calling it a “nerve-wracking” day on Wall Street. Schleif explained that the “depth and breadth” of the tariffs, which target a wide array of global imports, created uncertainty and volatility in the markets. […]
Pentagon Opens Investigation Into Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Use of Unclassified Messaging for Sensitive Yemen Strikes
The Pentagon’s Inspector General’s office announced on Thursday that it is launching an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of an unclassified commercial texting application to coordinate the highly sensitive March 15 U.S. military strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The probe comes amid concerns over the security and appropriateness of using non-secure communication tools […]
Canadian Dollar Hits Four-Month High as Canada Dodges New U.S. Tariffs Amid Trade War
The Canadian dollar surged to a near four-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, following Canada’s success in avoiding new tariffs on its goods amid the ongoing trade war. The development helped boost investor confidence in the Canadian economy, while concerns over the escalating trade conflict led many to move away from the U.S. […]
Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 3,000; Aid Groups Urge Global Support Amid Disease Outbreak Warnings
The death toll from last week’s devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with countless others injured and displaced. Global aid organizations are urgently calling for international support to assist in the relief efforts, warning that the ongoing crisis could worsen due to the risk of disease outbreaks among survivors. Many of the displaced are living in […]