Battery low: Tesla sales drop almost 50% in Europe
Tesla sales in Europe dropped 49% in the first two months of 2025 compared to last year’s sales — despite that EV sales in general…
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Harvard gives free tuition to families earning less than $200K/year
Harvard University announced tuition will be free for families who earn less than $200,000 per year. This means roughly 86% of US families will qualify.…
Nasdaq shifts to 24-hour trading
Nasdaq is looking to adopt 24-hour trading, as announced by company President Tal Cohen on LinkedIn. Traders can then buy and sell shares of companies…
Super Bowl performers are paid a shocking amount
The star-studded stages of big-time NFL games are as anticipated and celebrated as the sport itself. Beyoncé’s halftime show on Christmas Day 2024 attracted over…
Trump’s $3 trillion funding freeze halted by a judge
On Tuesday, January 28th, Donald Trump issued a funding freeze that triggered widespread anxiety, confusion and chaos. The freeze was announced in a 2-page memo…
6 Business Trends to Expect in 2025
It’s 2025 and that means we’re a quarter into a century of this millennium. It’s pretty shocking when it’s put into perspective like that. The…
Bluesky gains 1.25 million users post US election
Bluesky is the new Twitter, or X, or Twix, as some call it. After the US election, the micro-blogging social media app gained 1.25 million…
Canada Post faces more woe with strike notice
Canada Post is experiencing even more problems. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) will be in a legal strike position this Friday. Its executive…
3 ways to observe Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is this Monday, November 11th. This weekend, there are many opportunities to show your support for those who fought for our freedom. From…
The wellness industry reaches $6.3 trillion in value
A new report from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) that the global wellness industry is worth $6.32 trillion. This reflects a 25% increase from $5 trillion…
Is ‘Travel Tuesday’ the next biggest shopping day?
With the introduction of Travel Tuesday, the biggest shopping weekend of the year just got a facelift. Black Friday takes the world, and all of…
Canada’s inflation rate slowed during September
Canada’s inflation rate slowed during September In September, Canada’s inflation rate landed at 1.6% (Statistics Canada). This came after the Bank of Canada reached its…
Shrinkflation plays tricks on Halloween treats
Shrinkflation and the effects of the global chocolate crisis were noticeable during Easter earlier this year. Confectionaries and customers alike are making more sacrifices and…
SmileGrove Dental buys back candy for charity
SmileGrove Dental in Oakville, Ontario, is inviting children to participate in a Halloween candy buyback program in support of a local charity. SmileGrove Dental will…
JP Morgan goes to court over infinite money glitch
Earlier this year, a viral social media trend became famously known as the “infinite money glitch”. Chase ATM’s had a glitch that allowed customers to…
OpenAI removed its Artificial General Intelligence safety team
OpenAI has taken apart its AGI Readiness team, members of which will be dispersed within the company. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is dedicated to creating software…
The Bank of Canada’s rate cut doubles
The Bank of Canada’s rate cut on Oct. 23rd decreased its key interest rate to 3.75%. This is the first 50-basis-point cut since March 27,…
Starbucks sales continue to spill
Starbucks sales have been on a relentless downward slump. This resulted in former CEO Laxman Narasimhan’s replacement after only 17 months. Its stock fell nearly…
More millennials are in the ‘sandwich’ stage
No, this is not the new version of the avocado and toast trend or the overnight oats obsession. This point in life entails caring for…
$4.5B in student debt is wiped off American’s shoulders
In the US, the Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness initiative has eliminated $175 billion in debt for nearly 5 million Americans. $4.5B was recently forgiven…
Elon Musk’s Cybercab isn’t safe for the streets
Billionaire-CEO Elon Musk is determined to normalize Tesla’s Cybercab as a fixture of American streets. However, the Cybercab’s design does not meet federal safety rules.…
Morgan Stanley sees a profit explosion
On October 16th, Morgan Stanley reported a 32% jump in profit to $3.2 billion in the third quarter. The famous investment company also exceeded revenue…