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Orders for big-ticket items like autos and appliances surged 9.2% in March in rush to beat tariffs

April 25, 2025

Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show
WASHINGTON — The population of emperor penguins in one part of Antarctica appears to be declining faster than previously thought, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery released Tuesday. The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — had declined 22% during that period mainly…
Taylor Swift files restraining order against alleged stalker, says he ‘makes me fear for my safety’
Taylor Swift filed a restraining order against a 45-year-old man she says has been showing up to her Los Angeles homes for almost a year and claiming to be in a relationship with her. The megastar filed the request for protection on Friday, claiming that Brian Jason Wagner, of Henderson, Colorado, has been harassing and…
10% increase in Salariesand 7% hike in Pensions , Adds Carbon Levy to Petrol & Diesel
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, during his budget address, announced a 10% increase in the salaries of government employees and officers across all grades (1 to 22), alongside a 7% rise in pensions. However, a 5% tax will now apply to annual pensions exceeding Rs. 10 million. Additionally, a new carbon levy of Rs. 2.5 per…
Defense Secret Hegseth testifies for first time on Capitol Hill
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Jamie Foxx delivers heartfelt speech at BET Awards thanking daughters who helped his stroke recovery
Jamie Foxx let the tears flow while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards on June 9. After being introduced by Stevie Wonder, the Oscar winner opened on a note of gratitude. “Man, we used to take this thing for granted — that God is good,” he began his speech. “I cannot even…
Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades global economic growth forecast to 2.3%
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday. Citing “a substantial rise in trade barriers’’ but without mentioning Trump by name, the 189-country lender predicted that the U.S. economy — the world’s largest — would…
7% hike in Pensions and 10% increase in Salaries
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, during his budget address, announced a 10% increase in the salaries of government employees and officers across all grades (1 to 22), alongside a 7% rise in pensions. However, a 5% tax will now apply to annual pensions exceeding Rs. 10 million. Additionally, a new carbon levy of Rs. 2.5 per…
Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes 77-year-old woman with his truck in crosswalk, police say
Country singer Conner Smith was involved in a car accident in Nashville Sunday night that left a 77-year-old woman dead, police said. Smith was driving his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on 3rd Avenue North when he struck Dorothy Dobbins as she was walking in a crosswalk, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a news…