Canada’s sudden decision to rescind its nascent digital services tax (DST) feels less like a strategic economic retreat and more like a political reaction to unyielding American pressure. The move came on the eve of the tax payments being due, signaling Ottawa’s preference for rapid diplomatic appeasement over sustained economic sovereignty. Despite Canada’s previous commitment to
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The recent federal probe into Malik Beasley’s alleged involvement in gambling related to NBA games is far more than just another headline in the ongoing saga of sports betting and professional athletes. This investigation casts a harsh spotlight on the persistent, and somewhat ignored, vulnerabilities existing within the NBA’s relationship with gambling—a relationship many hoped
The theatrical landscape in 2025 is shaping up as a brutal battlefield, where independent films fight tooth and nail for the faintest glimmers of audience attention beneath the overwhelming shadow of major studio blockbusters. While Hollywood giants are flexing their marketing muscles and ramping up big-budget releases after a sluggish start to the year, small
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known under the less flattering acronym NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), is silently becoming one of the most pervasive health crises globally. Affecting around one-third of the population, MASLD is a multifaceted condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver that can escalate to inflammation, fibrosis, and
In a scene teetering on political chaos, the Senate narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s gargantuan spending bill, a move better described as a fragile victory rather than an outright success. The 51-49 procedural vote barely pushed the bill forward, exposing the intense fractures within the Republican Party and the near-impossible balancing act required to pass
Parkinson’s disease has long been seen strictly as a neurological disorder, a consequence of dopamine loss in the brain, primarily blamed on malfunctioning neurons struggling with toxic protein clumps. However, the recent study from Wuhan University disrupts this long-standing narrative, suggesting an unexpected peripheral culprit: the kidneys. This revelation is not just a subtle nuance
Infinix’s latest release, the Hot 60i, quietly debuted in Bangladesh with minimal fanfare, a telling sign of its uninspired innovation. While branded as a new entrant in the upcoming Hot 60 series, the device feels more like a cosmetic update rather than a true advancement over its predecessor, the Hot 50i. The 6.78-inch LCD display
The recent mass demonstrations in Bangkok signal more than just dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s administration; they reveal deep-seated fractures in Thailand’s tumultuous political landscape. The largest anti-government protest since her ascent in 2023 is not merely a grassroots uprising—it is a harbinger of profound instability that could potentially topple a government struggling to
Friday’s game at Great American Ball Park was supposed to be one for the ages, a night where baseball’s past and future intertwined in remarkable ways for the Cincinnati Reds. On the verge of witnessing two extraordinary achievements simultaneously — Nick Martinez on the cusp of pitching a no-hitter and Spencer Steer tantalizingly close to
The James Bond franchise is often praised for its suave lead, thrilling espionage, and globetrotting escapades, but it also has a long history of shallow characterization and problematic portrayals, especially of women. While recent efforts—particularly during Daniel Craig’s tenure—have taken steps to modernize the character and discard some overtly misogynistic elements, the core idea of