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Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump’s looming trade fight
President Trump’s ongoing trade dispute with Canada could soon raise the price of cocktails in the United States, as a proposed 50% tariff on Canadian spirits threatens to hit bars, restaurants and liquor stores. Industry figures warn the move could squeeze American hospitality businesses, though some see it as leverage to push Canada into restoring…
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Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Chinese robotics manufacturer Unitree made a highly anticipated debut on Shanghai’s Star Market on Wednesday, with its shares surging by more than 600% on the first day of trading. The listing marks a significant milestone for Beijing’s drive to establish China as a global leader in robotics and artificial intelligence, an industry increasingly seen as…
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Humiliation for Madison Cawthorn as Florida buries candidate burdened by orgy claims and Trump pick goes down in flames
Republican congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn, who was making a political comeback attempt in Florida with an endorsement from Donald Trump, suffered a heavy defeat despite the president’s backing. The result marks another instance of a high-profile Trump-endorsed candidate failing to win over voters, raising questions about the limits of a presidential endorsement in competitive primary…
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Pictured: Three sisters left with catastrophic injuries after crash on Irish motorway that killed five teenage boys ‘who boasted about joyriding days before smash’
Five teenage boys died and three sisters were left with catastrophic injuries after a crash on an Irish motorway, with reports suggesting the boys had boasted about joyriding in videos filmed days before the collision. The case has drawn attention partly because of footage reportedly showing the group bragging about reckless driving and “terrorising communities”…
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Albanese government announces major superannuation cold calling crackdown: What you need to know
The Albanese government is set to unveil a major crackdown on superannuation cold-calling, aimed at preventing another collapse like the Shield or First Guardian schemes. Financial Services Minister and Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino will use his first National Press Club address to announce tougher penalties for breaches of anti-hawking laws, banning unlicensed telemarketers from making…
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‘Down the Arm of God’ Review: Caleb Landry Jones in a Sincere, if Heavy-Handed, Drama About a Texas Pastor Tackling Homelessness, and His Own Congregation
“Down the Arm of God” is an indie drama reviewed at the Locarno Film Festival, starring Caleb Landry Jones as Nick, a newly ordained pastor in a small Texas town who clashes with his own congregation after urging them to help a local homeless community. Directed and co-written by Peter Brunner (his second film with…
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What song was number one when Woodstock took place in 1969?
The sound of the outside world. The post What song was number one when Woodstock took place in 1969? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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ICE agents can’t wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has told staff they are not permitted to wear Meta smart glasses while working, according to an internal memo reported by The New York Times. The guidance, which applies to all employees rather than just field agents, warns that the devices could unintentionally capture, record or transmit sensitive information,…
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Mother saw son walking down the road with teacher who was abusing him and found photobooth pictures of them together, court told
A court has heard that a mother became suspicious of her son’s teacher after seeing them walking down a road together, and later found photobooth pictures of the pair, evidence which was cited as part of a prosecution alleging the teacher had been abusing the boy. The case highlights how a parent’s observations and a…
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Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Russian tanks equipped with the new Arena-M active protection system, designed to shoot down incoming drones, have seen their first combat use in Ukraine — but the system’s debut showed only limited success, as Ukrainian drones still destroyed the armoured vehicles by attacking in overwhelming numbers. The episode highlights the ongoing arms race between drone…