Author: Grace Johnson

In Washington, U.S. voting rights reform is once again at the center of political debate. New proposals are being discussed that aim to expand congressional representation and improve voting access for U.S. territories and Washington, D.C. The debate focuses on how citizens in these regions are represented in federal government decisions. Supporters of reform say millions of people live in U.S. territories and the capital but do not have full voting power in Congress. Lawmakers and advocacy groups argue that U.S. voting rights reform is needed to address long-standing questions about fairness and inclusion. They say all U.S. citizens should…

The U.S. Department of the Interior is making significant progress in streamlining water infrastructure projects across Western states. The efforts aim to reduce bureaucratic delays and ensure faster delivery of essential services to communities that depend on reliable water systems. Officials say these steps will accelerate the planning and construction of new water facilities while modernizing existing infrastructure. By addressing administrative hurdles, the department hopes to provide timely solutions to growing water demands in arid and drought-prone regions. The water infrastructure progress includes coordinated planning, simplified permitting processes, and improved project management strategies. Experts say that cutting red tape can…

US President Donald Trump has ordered 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 directive intensifies 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 responded by labeling the firm a “supply chain risk,” a designation never publicly applied to a US company before. Anthropic said it will challenge any such…

Meta will launch a system on Instagram to alert parents when teenagers repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content. Alerts will trigger after multiple searches in a short period. Meta connects the feature to its Teen Account supervision tools. The company frames the move as a key step in protecting young users online. Previously, Instagram blocked harmful searches and directed teens to external support services. Meta now adds direct parental notifications for extra oversight. Teen Accounts in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada will start receiving alerts next week. The company plans to expand the system to more countries over…

Nvidia reports record annual revenue of $215.9 billion, equal to £159.1 billion. The company defies investor concerns about massive AI spending. In the final quarter, sales rise 73% year on year, far exceeding analyst forecasts. CEO Jensen Huang highlights soaring 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 Leads the Global AI Infrastructure Market Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, with a market value near $4.8 trillion.…

Paramount Skydance has raised its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and aims to push Netflix out of the takeover race. The stronger 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 Cautious, Avoids Discussing Bidding War In…

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 Powers and Rising Business Uncertainty The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade…

Big Tech faces a pivotal legal challenge. 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 allegations 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 worsen the climate. Experts urge the EU to launch 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 over misuse of taxpayer money. Charity Foodrise published a report showing that in 2020, the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) allocated 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%…