Author: Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounced President Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard to Chicago. He called the move an abuse of power. Pritzker argued no emergency exists that justifies sending troops into Illinois. He accused Trump of creating a crisis to expand federal authority. Trump has already sent about 2,000 troops to Washington DC. The city’s Democratic leaders opposed the deployment. Trump frames the operation as part of a nationwide crackdown on crime. On Friday, he said Chicago and New York could be next. Chicago mayor warns of rising tensions Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he received no…
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced on Friday that Washington will acquire a 10% stake in Intel. “This historic agreement strengthens American leadership in semiconductors. It will grow our economy and protect our technological edge,” Lutnick wrote on X. He shared the post with a photo of himself alongside Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. President Donald Trump confirmed the deal earlier in the Oval Office. He described it as “a great deal for them.” Shares of the Santa Clara-based chipmaker rose more than 5% on Friday. Intel confirmed that the US government will invest $8.9bn (£6.6bn) in its common stock.…
Elon Musk and his company X have reached a settlement with former employees. The staff had sued for $500 million in unpaid severance. The agreement was revealed in a court filing on Wednesday. Both parties asked the San Francisco appeals court to delay a hearing. They said more time was needed to finalize the paperwork. Lawsuit followed sweeping job cuts The dispute began after Musk dismissed around 6,000 employees in 2022. That accounted for more than half of the company’s workforce. Many of the affected staff challenged the severance packages in court. Representatives of X and the employees’ lawyers have…
Sony will increase the price of the PlayStation 5 in the United States by around $50 starting Thursday. The company faces higher manufacturing costs and weaker demand in the gaming market. Sony executive Isabelle Tomatis said in a blog post that the company is navigating a “challenging economic environment.” All three console models will cost more. The Pro edition will now retail for $749.99. Tariffs drive price increases The rise follows tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on several trade partners, including Japan. These measures have raised concerns about higher costs for American consumers. Tomatis explained: “We made the difficult…
The Kremlin has minimized expectations for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. Donald Trump has called for the two leaders to meet and seek an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump made the call after meeting Putin in Alaska last week and hosting Zelensky with seven European leaders at the White House on Monday. He acknowledged the conflict is difficult to resolve and warned Putin might not want peace. “We’re going to find out about President Putin in the next couple of weeks,” he said on Tuesday. “It’s possible that he doesn’t want to make a deal.”…
An Australian court has fined airline giant Qantas 90 million Australian dollars for illegally sacking more than 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. Australia’s Transport Workers’ Union welcomed the decision, calling it the largest fine ever for breaches of industrial relations law. Court issues strong warning Federal Court Justice Michael Lee said the penalty must act as a real deterrent. He emphasized that employers cannot ignore legal obligations. Qantas accepted the ruling and confirmed it will pay the fine. The airline acknowledged the serious harm caused to its employees. “We sincerely apologise to all 1,820 employees and their families…
A US senator has launched an investigation into Meta. A leaked internal document reportedly showed the company’s artificial intelligence allowed “sensual” and “romantic” conversations with children. Leaked document sparks alarm Reuters reported the document was titled “GenAI: Content Risk Standards.” Republican Senator Josh Hawley described it as “reprehensible and outrageous.” He demanded access to the full document and the products it referenced. Meta denied the accusations. A spokesperson said: “The examples and notes in question were erroneous and inconsistent with our policies.” They emphasized that Meta enforces “clear rules” for chatbot responses. These rules “prohibit content that sexualizes children and…
