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.
US President Donald Trump has instructed all federal agencies to immediately stop using technology from Anthropic. He announced the decision on Truth Social on Friday. “We don’t need it, we don’t want it, and will not do business with them again!” Trump wrote. The order escalates a high-profile clash between the White House and the AI company. Anthropic refused to grant the US military unrestricted access to its AI systems. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the company a “supply chain risk,” a designation never publicly applied to a US firm before. Anthropic said it will challenge any such designation in…
Meta will roll out a new system on Instagram to notify parents when teenagers repeatedly search for self-harm or suicide content. Alerts will trigger after multiple searches in a short period. Meta connects the feature to its Teen Account supervision tools. The company says it is a stronger step to protect young users online. Previously, Instagram blocked harmful search terms and redirected teens to external support. Meta now adds direct notifications to parents to provide more oversight. Teen Accounts in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada will start receiving alerts next week. The company plans to expand the system globally…
Nvidia reports record annual revenue of $215.9 billion, equal to £159.1 billion. The company overcomes investor concerns about massive spending on artificial intelligence. In the final quarter, sales rise 73% year on year, far exceeding analyst expectations. CEO Jensen Huang highlights the surging demand for computing power. Computing demand is growing exponentially, he says. Customers rush to expand AI compute infrastructure. He calls these systems the factories of the AI industrial revolution. Huang ties them directly to long-term business growth. Nvidia Solidifies Its Leadership in AI Infrastructure Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, with a market value…
A recent study linked to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlights a new approach that could dramatically reduce HIV infections. Researchers tested a combined digital and community care strategy in rural areas abroad. The results show it could lower new HIV cases by around 70%. Experts believe this model could guide similar prevention efforts in the U.S. The study focused on integrating digital tools, such as mobile apps and text reminders, with on-the-ground community support. Local health workers provided testing, counseling, and medication guidance while digital systems helped track patient engagement and treatment adherence. HIV prevention strategy model…
Paramount Skydance has boosted its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and aims to push Netflix out of the takeover race. The higher bid could determine control of one of Hollywood’s largest media companies. Warner Bros said Paramount agreed to raise its offer by one dollar per share. The board said the proposal could reasonably lead to a superior deal. Warner Bros will hold further talks before deciding whether to abandon the deal it signed with Netflix in December. Netflix has four days to submit a counter-offer and did not comment immediately. Netflix Stays Guarded, Avoids Bidding War In a…
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new global tariff set at ten percent. The tariff took effect after the Supreme Court blocked many of his earlier import taxes on Friday. Trump signed an executive order just hours after the ruling to impose the levy from 24 February. He later threatened to raise the tariff to fifteen percent but has not issued an official directive to increase the rate. The White House has not confirmed whether the higher rate will take effect. Emergency Trade Powers and Market Instability The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade…
Big Tech faces a historic courtroom battle. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over claims that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could cause harm. Internal documents presented in a Los Angeles courtroom appeared to confirm long-standing concerns. Meta knew preteens used its apps. The company aimed to maximize scrolling time. It also ignored expert advice on safety, though Meta said the documents…
The European Union faces criticism after a report revealed massive subsidies for foods that harm the climate. Experts urge the EU to adopt a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition from meat and dairy. Red meat and other high-emission foods receive disproportionate EU subsidies, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer money. Charity Foodrise published a report showing that in 2020, the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) directed far more funding to animal-based foods than to plant-based options. Animal-sourced foods received roughly 77 percent of total CAP subsidies, totaling €39 billion of the €51 billion spent…
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs last year.The court decided by six votes to three that Trump could not use a 1977 emergency law to tax imports from nearly every country.The judges said only Congress can create new taxes under the Constitution. The ruling left open whether consumers and companies could receive refunds for the estimated $130bn generated by the tariffs.The court did not address refunds, and further legal disputes are expected.Hours after the decision, Trump signed a proclamation under a different law to impose a new 10%…
US researchers say a single nasal spray vaccine could protect against coughs, colds and flu. The vaccine could also prevent bacterial lung infections and may even reduce allergies. Scientists at Stanford University tested the universal vaccine in animals and still need human clinical trials. They describe the approach as a radical break from more than 200 years of vaccine development. Experts called the findings exciting but emphasized that the research remains at an early stage. Traditional Vaccines Target Only One Infection Current vaccines train the immune system to fight a single infection. A measles vaccine protects against measles, and a…
