Open this photo in gallery: A cut-out of president-elect Donald Trump is displayed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York’s Financial District on Jan. 2.Seth Wenig/The Associated Press John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He is an author and academic whose books include Why Empires…
Flashes, an Instagram alternative built on top of the Bluesky social network, is now opening its doors to beta testers. Announced just weeks ago, the app offers people a means of exiting Meta’s social networking empire for a more open alternative, while also attracting new users who may not have been interested in using Bluesky’s…
Open this photo in gallery: A commercial truck with a Canada, United States and Mexico flag on its side is seen crossing over the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Ont. from Detroit on Aug. 29, 2018.Rebecca Cook/Reuters The federal government has been informed that the United States will impose across-the-board tariffs of 25 per cent on…
The European Commission filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday against what it said was China’s “unfair and illegal” practice of setting worldwide royalty rates for EU standard essential patents without the patent owner’s consent. The Commission, which oversees the trade policy of the 27-nation European Union, said China had empowered its…
SB19’s powerhouse vocal duo Stell and Justin recently took a well-deserved break from the P-pop stage for a fun-filled getaway in Hong Kong. After a year of incredible achievements, both as a group and as solo artists, the two P-pop idols made sure to unwind and enjoy their vacation with friends and family. They even…
Crime-themed attractions such as Hong Kong’s ICAC Cafe and Japan’s Prison Museum, designed to promote legal culture, are drawing growing numbers of tourists. Official data shows that Hong Kong received over 290,000 visitors during New Year’s Eve and the first day of the new year, more than 77 per cent of them came from the…
With iOS 18, Apple overhauled the Photos app, introducing a new, unified design that did away with the navigation bar and merged everything into a single screen. It marked the single biggest change to image management since the launch of the Photos app, and it’s been controversial with some users. There’s no returning to what…
A few years ago, Blackrock carried out a study in which they found that while the average equity mutual fund in the US over a 40-year period produced an annual rate of return of 8.1%, the average investor in the funds made only 2.1%. Blackrock researchers attributed this to the fact that retail investors tend…
Mikael Daez and Megan Young are already feeling the love and support as new parents. The celebrity couple announced on December 6 that they are expecting a baby. Following the announcement, many fellow celebrities expressed their joy and excitement for the couple. Here are some of the heartwarming messages that Mikael and Megan received from…
Kylie Jenner, Jinger Duggar and more stars are kicking off the festive season by decking the halls — and their houses. “Favorite time of year,” Jenner gushed via Instagram on December 3, sharing footage as she and her kids decorated their Christmas tree. Jenner, who shares daughter Stormi and son Aire with ex Travis Scott,…