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As Tesla shares plummeted for a fourth straight day, chief executive Elon Musk let loose on President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser, Peter Navarro.Musk, the world’s richest person, started going after Navarro over the weekend, posting on X that a “PhD in econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing”, a reference to Navarro’s degree. Whatever subtlety remained at the beginning of the week has since vanished.On Tuesday, Musk wrote, “Navarro is truly a moron” in response to the trade adviser’s remark that Tesla is more of a “car assembler” than a car manufacturer, adding that Navarro’s…

From the notorious pontianak of Indonesia to the hungry ghost known as preta in Thailand, Southeast Asia is home to lots of scary creatures.  So it makes a lot of sense why game developers from the region have drawn on these myths as inspiration for games. Of course, games with such monsters don’t have to be scary – take for example, the made-in-Singapore Ghostlore, which features a Diablo-style RPG that has you hunting ghosts.  But that’s not what we are here for, of course. We want to be scared out of our pants while playing in a dark room, heart…

In SummaryTourism is one of Africa’s largest economic sectors, contributing over $169 billion to the continent’s GDP in 2022 and supporting over 24 million jobs.Africa is home to some of the world’s most iconic destinations, including the Serengeti, Victoria Falls, and Mount Kilimanjaro.Countries like Rwanda and Botswana are global leaders in eco-tourism, prioritizing conservation and sustainable travel.Deep Dive!!!Tourism is a major economic force in Africa, generating billions of dollars in revenue and providing livelihoods for millions of people. With its unparalleled landscapes, vibrant cultures, and abundant wildlife, Africa has positioned itself as a premier destination for global travelers. In 2022,…

Hanging from a ladder attached to the hull of a giant, bobbing tanker, Capt. Efraín Hallax began his climb up to the crew awaiting him atop the Athina, a ship anchored in Panama Bay and third in line to transit the Panama Canal.The daunting ascent up the shifting ship was nothing new for Captain Hallax, 73. He has been a ship’s pilot in the Panama Canal for over 40 years, responsible for guiding vessels through the trade-critical corridor that connects the Pacific Ocean with the Caribbean Sea.On this night in February, Captain Hallax reported for work a half-hour before midnight…

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which regulates and supervises national banks, on Tuesday said it notified Congress of a February hack that it called a „major information security incident.“The breach was first disclosed in February when it learned of „unusual interactions between a system administrative account in its office automation environment and OCC user mailboxes,“ an OCC news release states. According to Bloomberg, the hackers had access to more than 150,000 emails after breaching the system in June 2023.“The confidentiality and integrity of the OCC’s information security systems are paramount to fulfilling its mission,“ said Acting Comptroller of…

Three visitors to Yellowstone National Park were sentenced last month to short jail terms for unrelated misdemeanor violations, federal prosecutors said, emphasizing the need for safety on protected parkland.Two visitors who strayed from clearly marked paths or roads in thermal areas at the park were each sentenced to seven days in jail, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming said late last month. A third visitor was sentenced to 10 days for driving under the influence of alcohol in the park, the office said.The three were sentenced for public land violations that happened last fall, and their terms…

A growing number of Canadians are grounding their travel south of the border as the realities of a trade war set in, forcing airports and airlines to adapt just as quickly. This was an “easy decision” for Diefenbaker airport traveller Ted Zurakowski.“Two trips planned, neither of them going to the States,” he added.“[The trade war] is definitely making me think twice about going down to the States,” said Larisa Kalist, another Diefenbaker airport traveller. Story continues below advertisement However, Global News spoke to a traveller heading south of the border, not for a sunny vacation, but instead to sell his…

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex were „forced“ to step back from royal family duties because they were „not being protected by the institution“.The 40-year-old Duke of Sussex made the claim as he challenged a decision made by the High Court in 2024 which dismissed his case against the Home Office and the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec).He has now launched a fresh legal battle at the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn that ruling by arguing his security arrangements were unjustly downgraded after he stepped down as a working royal…

Progress, but at what cost? But building such a large infrastructure project rarely comes without controversy. Perhaps the starkest images have been of floods residents say only came about after ECRL construction started. Near the northern end of the ECRL network, some residents in a village in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, have had to find ways to stem the flow of water through their homes and places of business. Kasiah Mat Isa, who runs a small convenience store in Kampung Permatang Sungkai just next to the ECRL tracks, said her village was flooded twice in July 2024 during heavy rain. The…

In Summary The depreciation of African currencies has significantly increased the cost of debt repayment, worsening national financial crises.Countries like São Tomé & Príncipe and Sierra Leone face extreme currency depreciation, while others like Nigeria and Uganda struggle with forex shortages and inflationary pressuresSome economies are experiencing the worst exchange rate fluctuations in history, affecting trade and investment.Deep Dive!!!Currency devaluation has become a pressing concern for several African nations, impacting trade, inflation, and economic stability. The depreciation of local currencies against the US dollar has created challenges for businesses and individuals alike, making imports more expensive while reducing the value of…