CNBC’s Steve Liesman expressed strong criticism of President Trump’s recent tariff proposals, calling them "insane" during a live broadcast. This outburst came after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada to 50% unless the country agreed to become the "51st state." Liesman, who is CNBC’s senior economics reporter, made these … Read more
On Tuesday, the stock market experienced a significant downturn, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping nearly 900 points. This decline has been part of a larger trend over the past few weeks, leading many to predict continued instability in the markets. Investors are reacting to what they see as disruptions in market mechanisms. When … Read more
Rosie O’Donnell has confirmed that she moved to Ireland after Donald Trump won the presidency. In a recent TikTok video, she shared that she and her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota—who now goes by Clay—made the move on January 15, just before Trump took office. O’Donnell, 62, expressed her gratitude for the kindness and warmth she has … Read more
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The talks, which took place in Jeddah, resulted in Ukraine agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States. This agreement is contingent upon approval from Russia, highlighting the delicate nature of the situation. … Read more
On Tuesday, Ontario’s government decided not to go ahead with a proposed surcharge on electricity exports to three U.S. states: Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. This decision followed a significant amount of discussion and concern regarding the potential economic impact of such a move. Initially, Ontario had announced a 25 percent surcharge on electricity that … Read more
President Donald Trump has taken a significant step by halting federal funding to the University of Maine System. This decision comes as the state continues to allow trans-identifying males to compete in women’s sports, which goes against Trump’s recent directives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it has paused funding to eight public … Read more
The Trump administration has taken a bold step by canceling $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University. This decision comes in response to the university’s failure to address ongoing harassment faced by Jewish students. Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized that since the conflict began on October 7, Jewish students have endured violence … Read more
Ukrainian forces are facing a dire situation in Kursk, as Russian troops intensify their attacks and cut off supply lines. This escalation threatens the elite units that Ukraine deployed to the region last August in hopes of strengthening their negotiating position with Russia. Experts warn that this strategy may backfire, as the Russians are now … Read more
On March 10, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed reporters about recent talks between U.S. officials and Hamas. These discussions, led by Adam Boehler, President Donald Trump’s hostage negotiator, took place in Doha and were described by Rubio as a “one-off” situation that did not yield any results. This statement came just before Rubio … Read more
The New York Rangers faced another tough loss on Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. This defeat marks the Rangers’ fourth consecutive loss, a troubling trend that has fans concerned about their playoff hopes. It’s the third time this season the team has dropped four games in a row, … Read more