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.
President Donald Trump’s plan to send troops to Chicago is an abuse of power, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said. He argued there is no emergency that justifies the National Guard in Illinois. He accused Trump of attempting to manufacture a crisis. Trump already sent about 2,000 troops to Washington DC. The capital’s Democratic leadership opposes his decision. Trump presents the deployment as a crackdown on crime in major US cities. On Friday, Trump announced that Chicago and New York could be next. Chicago mayor warns of unrest Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he had not received any official notice about…
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced on Friday that Washington will take a 10% stake in Intel. “This historic agreement strengthens American leadership in semiconductors. It will grow our economy and secure our technological edge,” Lutnick wrote on X. He shared the message with a photo of himself alongside Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. President Donald Trump revealed the deal earlier in the Oval Office. He called it “a great deal for them.” Shares of the Santa Clara-based chipmaker rose more than 5% on Friday. Intel confirmed that the US government will invest $8.9bn (£6.6bn) in Intel common stock. Funding…
Elon Musk and his social media platform X have reached a settlement with former staff. The dismissed workers had sued the company for $500 million in unpaid severance. The deal was disclosed in a court filing on Wednesday. Both sides asked the San Francisco appeals court to delay an upcoming hearing. They said they need time to finalize the paperwork. Thousands dismissed after Musk takeover The conflict started after Musk dismissed about 6,000 employees in 2022. That represented more than half of the company’s workforce. Many of those affected challenged the severance terms in court. Representatives of X and lawyers…
Sony will raise the price of the PlayStation 5 in the US by around $50 starting Thursday. The Japanese technology company faces rising expenses and a weakening video game market. Sony executive Isabelle Tomatis said in a blog post that the company operates in a “challenging economic environment.” All three console versions will see price increases. The Pro edition now carries a price tag of $749.99. Trade tariffs fuel cost pressures The move follows tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump against several major trade partners, including Japan. These tariffs have fueled concerns about higher costs. Tomatis stated: “We made the…