At least nine people have died following a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, including the suspected gunman. Several others were injured in one of Canada’s deadliest school attacks in decades. Multiple Victims Found at School and Nearby Home Police said six victims were discovered inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, with another dying en route to the hospital. The suspected shooter was found dead at the scene, apparently from a self-inflicted injury. Authorities later confirmed two additional victims at a residence believed to be connected to the incident. Around 25 others were treated at a local medical centre for…
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Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
Silence Before Lawmakers Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee on Monday as lawmakers reopened investigations into Epstein’s network. Appearing via video from a federal prison camp in Texas, where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, Maxwell repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and declined to cooperate with the inquiry. Pardon Offer and Political Fallout Maxwell’s legal team said she would be willing to testify if President Donald Trump granted her clemency. Her attorney, David Oscar Markus, claimed Maxwell was prepared to…
Soot and Ice: A Dangerous Feedback Loop As the Arctic warms and sea ice melts, previously frozen shipping routes are opening up, attracting more cargo ships, fishing vessels, and even cruise liners. But this traffic comes at a cost. Ships emit black carbon, or soot, which darkens ice and snow, causing it to absorb more heat from the sun. “It ends up in a never-ending cycle of increased warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the Clean Arctic Alliance. The result is faster ice melt and ripple effects on global weather patterns, making the Arctic the fastest-warming region on Earth.…
Sweeping win for the LDP Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to have scored a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap elections, with early reports suggesting her ruling bloc has won roughly 300 of 465 lower house seats. If confirmed, this would mark the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) strongest performance since 2017 under Takaichi’s mentor, the late Shinzo Abe. The result gives the party a clear majority—and possibly a super-majority—without relying heavily on its junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP). LDP Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki said voters had endorsed Takaichi’s proactive fiscal policies and efforts to strengthen national defence. Meanwhile,…
Italy and Germany Projects Halted Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has decided to cancel its plans for building electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Termoli, Italy, and Kaiserslautern, Germany, the Italian metalworkers’ union UILM confirmed. ACC management told the union the projects are definitively shelved after being on hold since 2024 due to slower-than-expected EV growth. Slower EV Market Forces Reassessment The company, backed by Stellantis, TotalEnergies, and Mercedes-Benz, said it is re-evaluating its strategy amid a weaker-than-forecasted EV market and the potential switch to less expensive battery technology. “The prerequisites for restarting ACC’s projects in Germany and Italy are not yet…
Methane Regulation and Its Global Importance Starting January 2027, all oil and gas imported into the European Union will have to meet strict monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements for methane emissions. Methane is a short-lived but powerful greenhouse gas—up to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide—and a key driver of climate change. A group of 24 US lawmakers has urged the EU not to exempt American energy producers if domestic standards fall short. In a letter obtained by Euronews, they called the EU rules a “critical tool” to prevent wasteful venting and flaring of natural gas. The lawmakers argued…
Alphabet Drop Triggers Broad Market Decline Wall Street tumbled on Thursday after Alphabet, Google’s parent company, fell more than 4%, dragging major indexes lower. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, the Dow Jones lost 606 points, and the Nasdaq fell 1.5%, marking the sixth decline in seven trading sessions since recent record highs. Despite beating profit expectations for the quarter, Alphabet rattled investors by announcing that its spending on equipment and other investments could jump to roughly $180 billion (€152bn) this year — far above analysts’ estimates of $119 billion (€100.5bn). Job Market Weakness Adds Pressure Concerns about the US labor…
SpaceX Surges Amid Tesla Slowdown Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reached a $1.25 trillion (€1.06tn) valuation following its merger with AI company xAI, narrowing the gap with Tesla, which is valued at roughly $1.58 trillion (€1.34tn). On paper, Musk now derives more of his wealth from SpaceX than from his electric car company. Tesla’s stock has fallen about 6% in 2026 after reporting a 16% drop in vehicle deliveries in January and a 3% decline in total revenue for 2025, marking its first annual revenue decline. Increasing competition in Europe and China, along with the end of U.S. EV tax incentives,…
New Trade Terms Announced President Donald Trump said Monday that tariffs on Indian goods will drop from 25% to 18%, following discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump added that India plans to gradually eliminate import taxes on U.S. products and purchase $500 billion worth of American goods. Modi described the move as “delightful” and praised Trump’s “leadership” while highlighting a productive phone call, though he did not confirm any changes to India’s Russian oil imports. The Russia-Ukraine Factor Trump has long criticized India for continuing to buy Russian oil, which the U.S. says helps fund Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.…
President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States has begun communications with Cuban leaders, even as his administration ramps up economic pressure on the island. Speaking to reporters Saturday night aboard Air Force One, Trump said simply, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba,” without providing details on the level or timing of the outreach. Cutting Off Oil to Force Negotiations Trump suggested that recent US actions—halting oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico—are intended to push Cuba toward the negotiating table. The island has become increasingly dependent on Mexican oil after US sanctions blocked Venezuelan deliveries following the removal of President…