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California Cracks Down on Price Gouging Amid Rent Hikes in Disaster Zones

California officials are sounding the alarm as rent prices skyrocket in fire-affected areas of Los Angeles. With the declaration of a state of emergency due to recent wildfires, the law…

Ceasefire Brings Relief as Israel and Hamas Agree to Truce

In a significant development towards peace, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a truce that involves a complex exchange of hostages and prisoners. The agreement, which took effect after an…

Trump Unveils $Trump Cryptocurrency as He Prepares for Presidency

Donald Trump has launched the $Trump cryptocurrency, marking a bold entry into the digital currency market as he prepares to assume office as the 47th President of the United States.…

Trump Promises Swift Action with Executive Orders and High-Profile Pardons

Donald Trump announced plans to visit California on Friday to assess the damage caused by recent wildfires. At a rally, he outlined his intentions to issue a series of executive…

China Holds Steady on Lending Rates Amid Yuan Woes and Looming U.S. Policy Shifts

China decided to maintain its benchmark lending rates on Monday, as the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) grapples with a weakening yuan and anticipates potential economic shifts under the incoming…

FAA and SpaceX Investigate Starship Mishap Following Explosive Test Flight

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is collaborating with SpaceX and other authorities to verify reports of damage to public property on the Turks and Caicos Islands. This investigation follows…

TikTok’s Future in Limbo as Supreme Court Upholds Forced Sale or Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a law mandating the forced sale or ban of TikTok, a decision that places the app’s future in the United States in jeopardy.…

Google Maps Gears Up for 20th Anniversary with AI and Expanded Features

As Google Maps approaches its 20th anniversary in February, the tech giant is working diligently to maintain its dominance in the mapping industry. With innovative advancements, including new camera systems…

FTC Imposes $20 Million Fine on Cognosphere for Misleading Loot Box Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Cognosphere, the publisher behind popular games like Genshin Impact, $20 million. The penalty comes as a result of allegations that the company misled…

Major Canadian Banks Exit UN Climate Alliance

Four of Canada’s largest banking institutions, BMO, National Bank, TD Bank Group, and CIBC, have withdrawn from the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance. Despite their departure, these banks assert that they…

Solana Soars 12% Amid Trump’s Memecoin Launch, Outshining Ether

Solana, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap excluding stablecoins, experienced a significant price surge on Saturday. According to Coin Metrics, the price of SOL increased by more than 12%, following…

Wall Street Rebounds with Record-Smashing Quarter as Confidence Grows

U.S. corporations have faced challenges due to regulatory uncertainty and higher borrowing costs, leading to a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions activity. However, recent developments indicate a healthier business environment,…

Russian Hackers Leverage WhatsApp Web in Sophisticated Phishing Scam

Russian hackers have reportedly employed a new cyberattack technique exploiting the WhatsApp Web feature to target individuals through phishing tactics. Cybersecurity experts identified this alarming trend in early October 2023,…

Duolingo Shares Surge as Shift to Mandarin Learning Gains Momentum

Duolingo’s shares experienced a significant increase of nearly 7% on Thursday, driven by a surge in users signing up to learn Mandarin. This growth aligns with the increasing usage of…

YouTube Pledges $15 Million to Aid LA Community and Creators Affected by Wildfires

Google and YouTube have announced a significant donation of $15 million aimed at supporting the Los Angeles community and content creators impacted by recent wildfires. This initiative was detailed in…

TikTok’s U.S. Operations Attract Billionaire Investors

TikTok, the popular social media platform, has emerged as a significant player in the U.S. mobile user market, boasting approximately 115 million monthly mobile users. While it trails behind Instagram’s…

Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled with Major Upgrades

Nintendo has officially confirmed the development of the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a significant evolution in its popular gaming console lineup. Scheduled for release later this year, the exact launch…

South Korea Cracks Down on Unfair Crypto Trading Practices Under New Law

South Korean financial authorities have taken action against unfair cryptocurrency trading practices under the country’s investor protection regime. On January 16, 2025, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) reported its first…

End of Support for Windows 10: Office Apps on the Chopping Block

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline, Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 Apps, including Office applications, will no longer be supported on Windows 10 devices after October 14, 2025.…

Supreme Court to Decide TikTok’s Fate Amid Security Concerns

The United States Supreme Court is poised to announce a critical decision on Friday that could determine the future of TikTok in the country. The app, immensely popular among Americans,…