‘Trade should not be a weapon’

‘Trade should not be a weapon’

OMAHA, Nebraska — Warren Buffett on Saturday criticized President Donald Trump’s hardline trade policy, without naming him directly, saying it’s a big mistake to slap punitive tariffs on the rest of the world. “Trade should not be a weapon,” Buffett said at Berkshire Hathaway‘s shareholder meeting, an annual gathering in front of thousands in Omaha, Nebraska….

‘Unparalleled’ snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

‘Unparalleled’ snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

Getty Images A black mamba is arguably the world’s deadliest snake The blood of a US man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades has led to an “unparalleled” antivenom, say scientists. Antibodies found in Tim Friede’s blood have been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of…

The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs – National

The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs – National

Owning a vehicle in Canada is rapidly getting more expensive — in some cases, at a faster rate than inflation — and could rise 25 per cent with tariffs and inflation, a new survey suggests. The Leger survey for Turo Canada, a car-sharing company, says the average cost to own a car or truck has…

Why did Israel conduct a strike on Syria? Our analysis

Why did Israel conduct a strike on Syria? Our analysis

Israel bombed an area near the presidential palace in Damascus early on Friday in its clearest signal yet of hostility toward the Islamist-led Syrian authorities and a preparedness to ramp up military action in the name of Syria’s Druze minority. Analysis by FRANCE 24 Foreign Affairs Commentator, Douglas Herbert. 2025-05-02 14:23:16 [og_img]

How Democrats and Republicans use science differently to shape policy

How Democrats and Republicans use science differently to shape policy

New research shows U.S. policymakers are relying on science more than ever — but that’s where the common ground ends. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the data that shows how Republicans and Democrats use science differently to shape their policies. 2025-05-01 23:27:34 https://i.cbc.ca/ais/739e42dd-cf52-417b-8bb1-ac5f660b9d3a,1746141749775/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1600%2C900%29%3B

See photos of May Day protests around the world as Trump looms large

See photos of May Day protests around the world as Trump looms large

May Day protests against Trump May Day protests and demonstrations, many targeting Trump, around the world 02:20 Many demonstrators at May Day protests around the world united in anger over President Trump’s agenda as they marked International Workers’ Day. French union leaders condemned the “Trumpization” of world politics, while in Italy, May Day protesters paraded…

What the minerals deal with the US means for Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war

What the minerals deal with the US means for Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war

NewsFeed The US and Ukraine have signed a long-touted deal that will give the US access to Ukraine’s precious minerals. Donald Trump wanted the deal as a way for Ukraine to pay back around $182 billion in aid the US has given Ukraine to fund the war against Russia. But what does Ukraine get out…

Kamala Harris returns to politics with angry speech bashing President Trump

Kamala Harris returns to politics with angry speech bashing President Trump

Former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the political scene with a fiery speech on Wednesday night in which she slammed the Trump administration’s first 100 days. Harris had a very negative, often angry-sounding message in her first speech since she left office, even saying, “we are seeing the wholesale abandonment” of American ideals in…

Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 earnings report 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 earnings report 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on April 4, 2025. David Ryder Microsoft shares rose about 9% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by its Azure cloud business, and issued surprisingly strong guidance…