In July 2025, the Trump administration paused export controls on advanced AI chips to China in an effort to restart trade talks. The decision drew criticism from national security circles concerned about China’s expanding tech dominance. Yet a quieter and more enduring pipeline of technological transfer remains largely overlooked: America’s elite universities. Institutions such as…
MONTREAL (Reuters) -Air Canada’s unionized flight attendants walked off the job early on Saturday morning after contract talks with the country’s largest carrier stalled, in a move that could disrupt travel plans for more than 100,000 passengers. The union representing more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants confirmed the action in a social media post…
Up to five typhoons are expected to come within 500km (310 miles) of Hong Kong over the rest of this year, the forecaster has warned, urging residents to brace for stormy weather and a possible No 1 standby signal on Saturday night. The Hong Kong Observatory on Friday evening said the figure was above normal…
The electric vehicle (EV) transition is no longer a distant promise but an accelerating reality, with medium-duty trucks emerging as a critical battleground. The recent merger between Workhorse Group (WKHS) and Motiv Electric Trucks has positioned a new contender to dominate this $23 billion market. By combining Workhorse’s manufacturing expertise and dealer network with Motiv’s…
Trump says Xi promised China won’t invade Taiwan during his presidency US President Trump said that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping told him that Beijing would not invade Taiwan while he was president, amid diplomatic talks and a cautious stance on cross-strait tensions. Source link
La Liga President Javier Tebas has assured that the ‘USA game’ will be going ahead, despite widespread backlash in Spain. Villarreal’s final home game of 2025 against Barcelona is proposed to take place in the Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. The idea has been pushed since 2017, with Atletico Madrid and Girona showing interest in…
eBay is bringing pre-loved fashion to London and New York again this fashion month—this time with the help of a number of esteemed designers. The resale platform will be holding its Endless Runway shows in both cities, only comprising pre-loved fashion sourced directly from eBay. The edit will include archival designs from Erdem (which happens…
A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe Wildfires continue to burn across the south of Europe amid record-breaking summer heatwaves in many fire-prone regions. In some places, these fires have been exacerbated by wet spring months, which have helped vegetation growth capable of catching alight with ease during a dry summer.Already, an area equivalent…
The high-stakes summit on Friday between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin did not result in a breakthrough, even as Trump described it as “productive,” while Putin proposed another meeting in Moscow. The White House had played down the talks — initially seen as an attempt at securing a ceasefire between Russia and…
With U.S. stocks sitting near record highs, Wall Street analysts say one key metric is starting to draw dotcom bubble comparisons. The S&P 500’s price-to-book value ratio has climbed to 5.3, a touch above extreme valuations seen in March 2000, right before the dotcom bubble burst, according to Bank of America market strategist Michael Hartnett….