Author: Grace Johnson

Aluminium prices dropped on Friday as zinc, nickel, and lead also declined. Investors responded to reports that US President Donald Trump may ease tariffs on imported metals. Markets priced in the possible policy shift ahead of November’s midterm elections. The three-month aluminium contract on the London Metal Exchange fell more than 2.5% to $2,965.75 per tonne by midday. On the Shanghai Futures Exchange, the most active aluminium contract declined 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Industrial Metals Follow Aluminium Lower Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel fell $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a drop of…

US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that identified greenhouse gases as a threat to human health. The rule had provided the legal foundation for federal regulations targeting emissions from cars, power plants, and industry. The White House called the move the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will reduce vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease burdens on automakers. Environmental groups warned it represents the most significant climate rollback so far and vowed to challenge it in court. Trump criticizes Obama-era climate policy Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump described the 2009 finding as “a disastrous policy…

Lawmakers Pass Resolution After Tight Vote The US House of Representatives voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to sign the resolution into law. Trump Intensified Trade Measures After Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade deal with China.…

US Regulator Rejects Filing and Challenges Clinical Trial Framework The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company disclosed the decision on Tuesday. The refusal delivers another setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several health officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any…

Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID document. The chat platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. Discord says the new safety model will place everyone into a teen-appropriate experience by default. The platform already requires age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. Discord will roll out the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a core focus. She said teen-by-default settings will…

The Seattle Seahawks crushed the New England Patriots with a relentless defensive performance, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marked Seattle’s second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s strongest defences faced off in the season’s biggest game, and Seattle imposed control from the first snap. Briton Aden Durde became the first overseas coach to win the league’s top prize in the United States. Dark Side Defence Shines Bright Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the league’s most feared unit, nicknamed “the Dark Side.” On Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara, California, the Patriots could…

Housing inventory growth is giving buyers more choices in Houston and other major U.S. metro areas as the housing market shows signs of balance. In several large cities, rising numbers of homes for sale are boosting options and increasing negotiating power for buyers in early 2026. In Houston, the number of homes on the market has been climbing after years of tight supply. Reports show that inventory levels in the Houston metro have risen steadily in recent years, moving toward what many experts call a more balanced market. Analysts attribute this shift to a combination of new construction and slower…

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company intended to send a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error and detailed the situation. The company said it quickly noticed the mistake and recovered nearly all missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Vast Majority of Bitcoin Bithumb said it recovered 99.7 percent of…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran. The order does not specify a fixed rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly buys goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but emphasized that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One as senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating threats. Trump had already…

The European Union has warned TikTok to change its platform design or face serious financial penalties. The European Commission said the video platform breached EU online safety laws. Officials reached this conclusion after an investigation launched in February 2024. Regulators examined how TikTok’s design choices influence user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to user wellbeing. Investigators focused on autoplay and constant content delivery. They said these features can cause harm, especially to children. Regulators also said TikTok failed to introduce effective safeguards. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson. The firm described the conclusions…