New tariffs could threaten Italian pasta sales in the US
New tariffs in 2026 could impact Italian pasta sales in the U.S., forcing consumers to find an alternative. Numerous Italian pasta exporters are preparing for their products to no longer be available to American consumers because of import and antidumping duties totaling 107%, according to The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. Department of Commerce alleged […]
Canada loses measles-free status as cases surge past 5,000
Canada has officially lost its measles-free status after a yearlong outbreak pushed national case numbers past 5,000 — ending more than two decades without sustained transmission. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revoked the designation this week, saying the virus has circulated continuously for over 12 months. Canada first eliminated endemic measles in 1998 and […]
Warren Buffett issues Thanksgiving message to shareholders, urging kindness
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” shared a Thanksgiving message with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders this week. He offered a mix of gratitude, reflection and advice as he prepares to step down as CEO. Buffett’s message of gratitude and humility In his letter, Buffett reflected on reaching the age of 95, […]
The credit card you swipe may soon affect the price you pay
U.S. consumers could start seeing additional fees for using a credit card at the register. A new settlement involving Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants could give businesses more power to charge fees depending on the credit card consumers use. The settlement still requires court approval and could be contested by merchants. However, if approved, it […]
Olympics may use genetic tests to keep trans athletes out of women’s events
The International Olympic Committee is expected to announce a blanket ban on transgender women competing in women’s Olympic sports. Until now, the IOC has allowed transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports if they had reduced testosterone levels. Officials said they expect to make the decision early next year, according to The Times. They also […]
How China plans to keep its rare-earth magnets out of US military’s hands
China is developing a new export system for rare-earth magnets and other sensitive materials, according to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The plan would reportedly fast-track shipments for approved foreign buyers but restrict access for companies linked to the U.S. military. Why it matters for U.S. supply chains China’s dominance in this area is […]
Golfers endure frigid temperatures in Antarctic Clock Championship 2025
Golfers endured frigid temperatures of around minus 15 degrees Celsius, or 5 degrees Fahrenheit, on Sunday as they competed in the 2025 Antarctic Clock Golf Championship. Experienced and first-time competitors alike utilized an adaptable club for chipping and putting, achieving more consistency on the icy and snowy terrain, with brightly colored balls that were easy […]
Some Democrats call for Schumer to step down amid latest deal to reopen government
Some Democrats are calling for the removal of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., after eight Democratic caucus members broke with the party to pass an agreement that would end the government shutdown despite Schumer’s opposition. Congressional Democrats were at odds on Sunday night following the Senate’s approval of a spending agreement by a 60-40 […]
From a $10M bounty to a White House deal: Syria’s al-Sharaa gets strongest sanctions lifted
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has, in a short period of time, gone from an al-Qaida terrorist with a $10 million bounty on his head to the leader of Syria, meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House. The new Syrian president has succeeded in convincing the leader of the country that formerly hunted him […]
