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.
The sunscreen scandal in Australia is intensifying. Authorities have already pulled 18 products from store shelves over safety concerns. Popular sunscreen brands questioned In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several well-known sunscreens failed to meet their advertised protection levels. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled the product voluntarily in August. Since then, the medicines regulator has identified 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All of them used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. SPF results much lower than advertised Preliminary tests showed the…
Donald Trump has once again threatened a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He claimed America’s film industry had been “stolen” by other nations. California in Trump’s spotlight On Monday, Trump argued California suffered most from the current situation. He said the levy would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, he revealed plans to meet Hollywood executives. Then, he warned that America’s film business was dying “a very fast death”. New tariffs already rolling out Trump’s threat followed the launch of other tariffs. These included a 100% levy on branded or patented drug…
Insider threats rarely reach the spotlight in cyber-crime. Few workers encounter them. Even fewer dare to reveal their stories. I became one of those exceptions. A criminal group recently contacted me with an offer that exposed how hackers try to enlist insiders. The first contact The approach came suddenly. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The message came from someone calling themselves Syndicate. They reached out in July via the encrypted app Signal. I had never heard of them, but their intention was obvious. They…
Donald Trump has ordered troops to Portland, Oregon, and authorised the use of full force if required to stop protests targeting immigration detention centres. The president said the move would protect immigration facilities from what he described as attacks by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. He portrayed the city as war-ravaged in a post on Truth Social. This order expands military deployments in US cities during his wider crackdown on illegal immigration. pushback from democratic leaders Democratic lawmakers strongly criticised the decision. They argued there was no need for federal troops in Portland. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said the state…
Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased recovery following a damaging cyber-attack. Some IT systems are back online, and the company is processing overdue supplier payments after expanding its invoicing capacity. Factories remain closed after attack The August cyber-attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and halt production. Its plants will stay closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working around the clock on a rescue package for suppliers. Fears are rising that small businesses could collapse during the extended shutdown. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation as urgent…
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new series of import tariffs. From October 1, branded and patented medicines imported into the United States will face a 100 percent duty if the producing company does not operate a factory on American soil. Washington will also impose a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets will be subject to a 50 percent levy. Trump revealed the industry-specific measures on Thursday. On Truth Social, he argued that a “flood” of foreign products made the tariffs unavoidable. He stressed that US manufacturers needed stronger protection. The announcement comes despite appeals…
An Indian court has dismissed a case filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company had challenged a government portal it claimed enabled arbitrary censorship. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s petition against the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been released. X has not confirmed whether it will appeal the decision. Another legal blow for the platform This dismissal marks the second courtroom defeat for X in India in just over two years. The company had already lost a previous case over government powers to block content. Digital rights…
Canadian privacy officials found that TikTok fails to safeguard children’s data. They said the company does not stop underage users effectively and mishandles their personal information. Children remain active on the app Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children use TikTok each year. The company insists the app is not meant for people under 13. Investigators discovered that many children still manage to access the platform. Sensitive information used for targeting The inquiry revealed that TikTok collected sensitive data from large numbers of children. The platform then used this information to target advertising and influence content. Officials warned about the risks…
Porsche shares dropped more than seven percent on Monday after the company confirmed delays in its electric vehicle rollout. The sports carmaker had already warned that weaker demand will hit its 2025 earnings. Volkswagen shares tumble too Parent company Volkswagen also lost more than seven percent on the same day. It announced plans to spend billions on updating Porsche’s line-up, unsettling investors. The slump underlines the struggles of European carmakers facing Chinese competition and a weak economy. Profit warning shocks investors Porsche cut its expected profit margin from as high as seven percent to two percent or below. It blamed…
Apple has accused European regulators of unfairly targeting its closed ecosystem.Executives claim the EU blocks users from enjoying the “magical, innovative experience” that defines the company. “We face a serious threat in Europe,” said Greg Joswiak ahead of Apple’s latest product launches. Apple insists its walled garden of hardware and software delivers safety and quality.EU regulators argue the model shuts out rivals and harms fair competition. Long dispute leads to huge penalty Apple and Brussels have argued for years over competition rules.In April, the EU fined Apple €500m for alleged anti-competitive conduct in its App Store. The Digital Markets Act…