Author: Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of a major Asian summit. The encounter has been planned for weeks, but escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing nearly derailed it. It will mark the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to office. Trump recently warned he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports in November if Beijing does not ease restrictions on rare earth exports. White House confirms Gyeongju summit White House press secretary…
Tesla reached its highest-ever quarterly revenue, yet profits fell sharply. Rising tariffs, growing research costs, and intense competition weighed on earnings despite strong demand. Revenue climbs while profits slide For the quarter ending September, Tesla reported $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, a 12% rise from last year. Profits dropped 37% due to higher tariffs and increased research and development spending. Investors reacted cautiously. Tesla shares fell 3.8% in after-hours trading. Still, the company’s market value remains around $1.4 trillion, fueled by confidence in Elon Musk’s ambitions in AI and robotics. Federal tax credits boost US sales Tesla reversed a…
Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after scrapping plans for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to stop fighting along the current front line blocked any meaningful progress. White House ends Budapest summit plans A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The announcement came just days after Trump had said both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. The week highlighted growing divisions between Washington and…
The National Guard is set to deploy troops to New Orleans by late November to provide security and support during the city’s Bayou Classic. The two-day college football event will take place at the Caesars Superdome and draws large crowds from across the region. Officials said the deployment aims to ensure safety for attendees, players, and staff. The Bayou Classic is one of the city’s largest sporting events, featuring two major historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) competing in a celebrated rivalry game. Local authorities are coordinating with the National Guard to manage crowd control, traffic, and emergency services. The…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday that it had fixed a widespread outage that left thousands of websites and apps offline around the world for much of the day. More than 1,000 platforms — including Snapchat and banks such as Lloyds and Halifax — were affected by failures in Amazon’s US-based cloud network. Downdetector, a global outage tracker, recorded over 11 million reports during the disruption. Experts said the event revealed the risks of relying heavily on a handful of cloud providers. One failure cuts off millions of users Professor Alan Woodward of the University of Surrey said the…
After 11 months and 35 matches, Rúben Amorim finally produced a breakthrough at Manchester United. The Portuguese coach had once called his team “maybe the worst in the club’s history.” Criticism had mounted, his future looked uncertain, and only minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public backing secured his position. Then came Anfield — the ground where United’s fiercest rivals dominate. There, Amorim’s squad showed resilience, belief, and determination. A win forged in determination This was no fluke like last December’s victory at Manchester City. United started with focus and intensity. Bryan Mbeumo scored early, giving the team confidence, and they…
When Kerry Dunstan and his partner went shopping for an electric car this summer, one question led the way: “How’s the battery?” They found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles. The dealer said its state of health (SOH) was 93%. That convinced them. For £12,500, they bought a roomy, practical EV with space for passengers and luggage. Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a sleek electric Volvo SUV, admits the Leaf doesn’t excite him. “I like cars with energy and style – this one’s a bit plain,” he says. Still, he’s satisfied. “It has performed exactly as I expected,”…
Lamborghini’s chief executive says the brand’s essence still depends on the roar, power, and emotion of petrol engines. The Italian supercar maker plans to keep them in its lineup for at least another decade before fully shifting to electric. Hybrids take the lead At Lamborghini’s London showroom, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said enthusiasm for electric cars is fading. He sees this as an opportunity to focus on hybrid technology that blends performance with emotion. Within weeks, Lamborghini will decide whether its upcoming grand tourer, the Lanzador, will be fully electric or a plug-in hybrid. Winkelmann stressed that the company remains socially…
A surprise phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday disrupted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plans in Washington. The two leaders agreed to meet soon to discuss the war in Ukraine, catching Kyiv off guard and complicating Zelensky’s efforts to secure advanced American military aid. The timing could not have been worse. Within a single day, Russia launched dozens of missiles and over 300 drones across Ukraine. Civilian infrastructure took heavy damage again, with gas pipelines and power stations struck just as freezing temperatures arrive. Rolling blackouts now spread across the country, signaling a…
President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to cut India’s purchases of Russian oil. The declaration came as Washington stepped up efforts to restrict Moscow’s energy revenue and pressure the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters that Modi assured him India would halt Russian oil imports “within a short period of time.” He described the pledge as “a big stop.” US increases pressure on India The US president has used India’s dependence on Russian oil as leverage in trade negotiations. So far, New Delhi has resisted, saying its energy policies protect domestic…