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.
Meta moves early on youth banMeta now removes Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads. The company acts one week before the national ban takes effect. Meta said last month that it warned users aged 13 to 15 about closures starting on 4 December. The company expects around 150,000 affected Facebook accounts and about 350,000 impacted Instagram profiles. Threads will also lose young users because access relies on an Instagram login. Australia’s new law begins on 10 December and requires platforms to block under-16s. Firms risk fines of up to A$49.5m if they fail to take reasonable steps.…
Prada Expands Its Luxury Power Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace and brought two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, much less than the roughly $2bn that Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The deal expands Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and strengthens its position against rivals such as LVMH, the owner of Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. Versace Begins a Fresh Phase Donatella Versace resigned in March after 27 years shaping the house with glamorous designs and the Medusa logo. She took charge in 1997 following the murder of her…
Moscow Meeting Marks Crucial StepRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House says it feels very optimistic about advancing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also participate. The meeting follows two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan previously seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the talks constructive but warned that significant issues remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will meet…
McLaren’s Crucial Mistake Reshapes the Title PictureFormula 1 moves toward its first three-driver finale in 15 years after Max Verstappen won a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix because McLaren made a decisive strategy error. Lando Norris called it “not our greatest day”, which understated how his team lost a clear win. Norris’ lead fell to 12 points before Abu Dhabi, with Oscar Piastri four points behind. Piastri felt stunned as he realised a certain win slipped into second place and his title position dropped from second to third. “It’s pretty painful,” he said. Norris remains favourite because a third place secures…
Venezuela Condemns US Statement Venezuela reacts with sharp anger to Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s airspace should be treated as closed. The foreign ministry calls his message “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials say the United States holds no legal authority to shut another nation’s airspace. They accuse Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat” that violates international law. US Military Operations Fuel Tensions The United States increases its military presence near Venezuela. US forces launch at least 21 strikes on boats they claim transported drugs. More than 80 people die in these attacks. Washington…
Solar bursts threaten flight computers Airbus grounded thousands of aircraft after learning that strong solar radiation can disrupt crucial flight control computers. The discovery caused delays worldwide because roughly 6,000 A320 planes face the same flaw. Most aircraft will return to service after a fast software update. Regulators alert passengers to delays The UK aviation regulator warned travellers about possible delays and cancellations but said airports feel only limited impact so far. Airbus uncovered the fault during an investigation into an October incident where a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft diverted to…
Tesla opens its biggest sales and service hub in India while it faces weak demand. The new centre in Gurugram offers a showroom, charging points and after-sales services in one place. The company sold just over 100 cars since its heavily promoted July launch, according to dealership figures. People familiar with Tesla’s plans say the firm now aims to strengthen India’s EV ecosystem to rebuild momentum. Tesla did not provide a direct comment when asked about the low sales results. Tesla confronts a tougher market than expected The company has tried to establish a foothold in India since its July…
Music enters the operating room Surgeons in Delhi prepare to remove a woman’s gallbladder while soft flute music plays through her headphones. She lies under general anaesthesia, a mix of drugs that induces deep sleep, blocks memory, eases pain and relaxes muscles. Her auditory pathway remains partly active despite the medication. She will wake faster and clearer because she needs less propofol and fewer opioid painkillers than patients who hear no music. A peer-reviewed study from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital describes these effects. The journal Music and Medicine publishes the findings and highlights how music supports…
A new tool exposes surprising origins of major accounts X’s new location tool exposes major political accounts and fuels strong debate. The platform now shows where users access the service and uncovers unexpected origins. Many high-engagement profiles posted about US politics while operating from abroad. Users quickly pointed to several pro-Trump accounts active outside the United States. Some anti-Trump accounts also used misleading locations. Their posts gained millions of impressions, which can unlock payments from X. X defends the reliability of its location data The new “about this account” tab appears on every profile and displays location details. The tab…
A year after his first warning Ruben Amorim issued another sharp warning about unrealistic expectations. Manchester United won 4-0 in this fixture last season, yet Amorim predicted trouble ahead. Twelve months later, his team showed similar flaws. A dramatic clash between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane dominated the early moments. United played 77 minutes against ten men but failed to use their numerical advantage. United waste their advantage Amorim watched his players struggle without control. Patrick Dorgu and Leny Yoro lost the ball under no pressure as Everton grew stronger. Amad Diallo chose poor options while covering for the injured…