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.
The sunscreen scandal in Australia continues to escalate. Authorities have already removed 18 products from shelves over safety concerns. Popular sunscreens fail protection standards In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several leading sunscreens did not provide the protection they promised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled the product voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator has since flagged 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All of them used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. Investigations reveal low SPF levels Preliminary testing revealed the formula…
Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. He claimed foreign countries had “stolen” America’s film industry. On Monday, he said California suffered most and the tariff would “solve this long-time, never-ending problem.” In May, Trump said he would meet Hollywood executives and start imposing the levy. He warned that the American film industry was dying “a very fast death.” His comments follow last week’s new tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports and 50% tariffs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. California faces the brunt Trump…
Insider threats rank among the most dangerous tools in cyber-crime. Few employees face them, and even fewer speak openly about their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a shocking offer: betray my employer for millions. Unexpected approach The first message arrived out of the blue. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They contacted me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood…
Donald Trump has ordered federal troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising the use of full force if necessary to manage protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the deployment would protect federal facilities from attacks by Antifa and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a Truth Social post. The move increases federal troop presence in US cities as part of his broader immigration crackdown. democratic leaders criticise deployment Democratic officials condemned the action, saying Portland faces no threat that justifies federal intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek described communities as calm and safe. She warned that sending…
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased restart of operations following a major cyber-attack. Some IT systems are back online, and the company is addressing overdue supplier payments with enhanced invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack halts production The August attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and suspend vehicle production. Factories will remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working around the clock on a support package for suppliers. Smaller firms in the supply chain face growing risk of collapse if the shutdown continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation…
President Donald Trump has announced a new series of tariffs on key imports. Starting October 1, branded and patented medicines entering the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies operate factories on American soil. The measures also include a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump revealed the plan on Thursday, saying it is essential to protect US manufacturers. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of foreign products has harmed domestic producers. He argued the tariffs would support American companies and safeguard jobs. The announcement comes…
An Indian court has dismissed a petition filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal allowed officials broad powers to remove online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s challenge to the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been released. X has not said whether it will appeal the decision. Another major defeat for X This marks the second significant legal setback for X in India in just over two years. The platform previously failed to overturn government orders to remove content. Experts warn the…
Canadian privacy officials found that TikTok does not adequately safeguard children’s personal data. They said the platform allows underage access and misuses sensitive information. Children continue to use the app Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children access TikTok every year. The company maintains the platform is not intended for users under 13. Investigators confirmed many minors still use it. Data collected for targeted content The investigation revealed that TikTok gathered sensitive information from large numbers of children. The platform then used this data for advertising and content recommendations. Officials warned that these practices could harm young users. Company pledges stronger…
Porsche stock fell more than seven percent on Monday after the company confirmed setbacks in its electric vehicle rollout. The automaker had already warned that weaker demand would reduce its 2025 earnings. Volkswagen also under pressure Parent company Volkswagen saw its shares drop by over seven percent on the same day. It pledged billions to refresh Porsche’s line-up, raising investor concerns. The decline underscores the challenges European carmakers face from Chinese rivals and a slowing economy. Profit forecast reduced Porsche lowered its profit margin outlook from as high as seven percent to two percent or less. It cited US tariffs,…
Apple has accused European regulators of unfairly targeting its closed ecosystem, arguing that the EU blocks users from the “magical, innovative experience” that defines the company. “We face a serious threat in Europe,” Greg Joswiak said while unveiling Apple’s latest products and features. The company insists its integrated hardware and software guarantee safety and quality, while EU officials argue it locks out competitors and restricts fair competition. Years of disputes result in heavy fine Apple’s conflict with Brussels has spanned years, peaking in April when the EU fined the company €500m for alleged anti-competitive behaviour in its App Store. The…
