Author: Emily Harper

President warns of new tariffs as tensions escalate between key trading partners. President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States is officially ending trade negotiations with Canada, citing Ottawa’s decision to implement a digital services tax (DST) as the catalyst. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the tax “a direct and blatant attack on our Country” and said all discussions are now terminated effective immediately. “We will let Canada know the tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States within the next seven day period,” Trump stated. The move comes just days…

Rising Pressure Beneath the Pacific Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, nearly 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, a powerful natural force is slowly building. Axial Seamount, one of the most closely monitored undersea volcanoes in the world, is showing renewed signs of volcanic activity. Although located more than 4,500 feet below sea level, its movements are being tracked in real-time by teams of volcanologists. Scientists have observed a steady inflation of magma inside the volcano, causing it to bulge upward. This process, similar to a balloon slowly filling with air, suggests the system is storing pressure. The more the…

Nasdaq Widens Its Lead in IPO Market Share The first half of 2025 confirmed Nasdaq’s dominance in the U.S. IPO market, outperforming the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by a wide margin in both number and value of new listings. According to recent data, Nasdaq attracted approximately $21.3 billion in IPO proceeds, more than double the $8.7 billion raised by the NYSE. A major contributor to Nasdaq’s strong performance was the successful debut of high-profile tech firms such as CoreWeave, a fast-growing AI infrastructure company, and Chime, a leading fintech player. Both selected Nasdaq for their listings, citing its alignment…

Musk Escalates Criticism Over Trump’s Spending Bill Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has taken a stronger public stance against U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tax and spending proposal, known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The 940-page bill includes sweeping tax cuts and drastic reductions to essential social programs such as healthcare and food assistance. Once a major campaign donor and ally of Trump, Musk has since turned vocal opponent. He denounced the bill as harmful and reignited his call for the formation of a new political party—one he says would truly prioritize the people’s interests. The backlash has…

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ takes the actress from city life to scorpion-filled jungles Scarlett Johansson has officially joined the legendary Jurassic Park franchise — a dream nearly three decades in the making. The star of the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth shared her excitement and behind-the-scenes stories in a recent interview on NBC’s “TODAY.” “It was a childhood dream of mine to be in this movie,” Johansson said. “I’ve been trying to get in the ‘Jurassic’ universe for three decades.” A childhood dream turned reality In Jurassic World Rebirth, Johansson plays Zora Bennett, a tough-as-nails mercenary leading a covert mission to retrieve dinosaur DNA from a remote island…

Kyiv Sees Limited Progress From Moscow, Yet No Sign of Relief Russia’s much-anticipated summer offensive in Ukraine has failed to deliver the decisive blow that many in Kyiv feared, but Ukrainian officials are not celebrating. While Moscow’s forces have made incremental gains, particularly in the east, the broader picture remains one of costly attrition with no clear end in sight. Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to justify his war with territorial ambitions, reiterating last week that “all of Ukraine is ours.” His forces, now numbering over 111,000 troops near Pokrovsk in Donetsk, are pushing forward in several sectors of the…

Young Buyers Adapt to Challenges With Savings, Flexibility and Early Planning Despite soaring home prices, high interest rates and limited inventory, Generation Z is making inroads into the U.S. housing market. Once viewed as a generation priced out of homeownership, Gen Z is now emerging as a growing force in real estate — one that’s leveraging early savings, family support and geographic flexibility to gain a foothold. According to data from Intercontinental Exchange, Gen Z — Americans aged 13 to 28 — now accounts for one in four loans issued to first-time home buyers. A Redfin report from 2024 further…

Travel Spotlights Small-Town Charm Across the u.s. From soaring waterfalls in upstate New York to the birthplace of blues in Mississippi, CNN Travel’s 2025 list of America’s Best Towns to Visit highlights the diversity and character of the country’s most inviting small cities. This year’s selection celebrates destinations that blend cultural heritage, natural beauty, and strong community spirit — all while offering travelers unique experiences that go far beyond major metropolitan hubs. Based on nominations from readers and contributors, CNN Travel evaluated towns on attractions, culinary scenes, local identity, nightlife, accessibility, and proximity to other interesting places. The final list…

Veteran Star Picks up $52M Option as Speculation Swirls LeBron James has exercised his $52 million player option to remain under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-2026 NBA season. Yet despite this decision, his future on the court remains a central topic of discussion this offseason, with questions lingering about whether he will actually wear the purple and gold when the new season begins. The 40-year-old forward, entering his record-breaking 23rd NBA season, continues to defy age with his on-court production. In 70 regular-season games last year, James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists. However,…

South Korean activists and defectors from North Korea launched a new wave of balloons into the isolated country this week, carrying not just leaflets critical of the regime, but also essential supplies such as rice, vitamins, and painkillers. This unconventional act of cross-border aid was organized by Fighters for a Free North Korea, a group led by Park Sang-hak, a high-profile defector. According to Park, 20 balloons were sent across the heavily fortified border overnight. Each one was equipped with 1 kilogram of rice, 1 US dollar, and small medical kits. The mission, he said, aimed to support the struggling…