UK Economy Poised for Growth, But BoE Rate Cuts Remain Limited

Britain is set for solid economic growth and lower inflation in 2024, but the Bank of England (BoE) has little room for further interest rate cuts, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research...

Global EV Sales Rise 18% in January as Europe and U.S. Outpace China

Global electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales rose 18% year-on-year in January, reaching 1.3 million units, according to Rho Motion. For the first time since February 2023, growth in Europe and the U.S....

Germany’s Trade Surplus with U.S. Hits Record as Trump Threatens Tariffs

Germanys trade surplus with the U.S. soared to a record 70 billion ($72 billion) in 2024, up from 63.3 billion in 2023, raising concerns amid rising trade tensions. The increase comes as U.S. President Donald Trump...

Elon Musk Calls for Treasury Reforms After Court Blocks Access

Elon Musk has urged for tighter controls at the U.S. Treasury following a federal judges decision to block his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury payment systems. The ruling, issued on Saturday,...

Italy Rejects Trump's Push for Bilateral Trade Deals with EU States

U.S. President Donald Trump cannot negotiate bilateral trade deals with individual European Union member states, as it would undermine the blocs trade unity, Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso stated in an interview...

White House to Nominate Key Financial Regulators, Including Jonathan McKernan for CFPB

The White House plans to nominate Jonathan McKernan as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), according to sources. McKernan, a former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) board member, would...

Donald Trump to Nominate Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chair

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to nominate Brian Quintenz, head of policy at Andreessen Horowitzs a16z crypto division, as the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to a Bloomberg...

DHS Places Election Security Staff on Leave Amid Review of Misinformation Efforts

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed personnel responsible for monitoring misinformation, disinformation, and foreign influence in U.S. elections on administrative leave. This move comes as DHS Secretary...

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. Its a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that...

Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?

Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting...

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

NASA Swaps Crew Dragon Capsule to Expedite Astronaut Return

NASA has decided to swap the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule for its upcoming Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), moving the launch date up to March 12 from March 25. This change will allow for an earlier...

Alibaba Stock Surges as Apple Chooses Its AI for iPhones in China

Alibaba Groups (HK:9988, NYSE:BABA) Hong Kong-listed shares hit a four-month high on Wednesday, surging over 8% to HK$113.90, after reports of a strategic AI partnership with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Apple reportedly...

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Cuts 2025 Revenue Outlook After Disappointing Q2 Results

Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) saw its stock drop over 3% in after-hours trading Tuesday after lowering its full-year revenue guidance and reporting preliminary Q2 results that missed Wall Street estimates. For...

Elon Musk’s $97.4B Bid for OpenAI Sparks Controversy

OpenAIs board has yet to receive a formal bid from Elon Musks consortium, despite his lawyer claiming the offer was sent to OpenAIs outside counsel. Musk proposed a $97.4 billion buyout for OpenAIs nonprofit entity, aiming...