Canada’s recent decision to abruptly roll back its digital services tax (DST) just a day before payments were due is a revealing moment in the ongoing tension between domestic economic sovereignty and international political pressure. The DST, a 3% levy targeting large tech firms including Amazon, Google, and Meta, was designed to correct an evident
Ace Bailey’s recent entry into the NBA with the Utah Jazz offers more than just a rookie’s hopeful story; it exposes a troubling narrative surrounding the NBA draft process and how young athletes are often scrutinized unfairly for attempting to control their own futures. Despite Bailey’s refusal to participate in workouts for several teams, a
Federal authorities have recently turned their attention to Malik Beasley, currently a guard for the Detroit Pistons, over allegations related to gambling on NBA games and player prop bets. This revelation is not merely a fleeting scandal but a troubling symbol of the growing vulnerabilities within professional sports, particularly the NBA. What should be a
In today’s filmmaking landscape, dominated overwhelmingly by blockbuster franchises and commercial giants, the success of an indie film like *Sorry, Baby* feels almost revolutionary. Directed by Eva Victor, the film quietly shattered expectations with a robust limited release, pulling in about $86,500 from just four theaters—an impressive $21,600 per screen. This feat is not simply
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has quietly burgeoned into a global health crisis, affecting approximately one-third of the world’s population. Despite its alarming prevalence, MASLD remains poorly understood by many, overshadowed by more visible conditions like diabetes and obesity with which it frequently coexists. This liver disorder is characterized by excessive fat accumulation in
The recent procedural vote in the Senate clearing the way for the final debate on President Donald Trump’s sprawling spending bill should not be mistaken for a straightforward triumph. While the 51-49 vote margin technically moves the package closer to enactment, the razor-thin margin and intense last-minute pressure reveal not just the fragility of GOP
Parkinson’s disease has long been pinned squarely on the brain, specifically the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons. The conventional narrative is straightforward: the neurological decline causing tremors, rigidity, and cognitive setbacks originates solely in the brain. Yet, recent groundbreaking research out of Wuhan University is shaking this foundation by implicating the kidneys as a potential genesis
The recent launch of the Infinix Hot 60i in Bangladesh reveals another attempt by Infinix to maintain its foothold in the fiercely competitive budget smartphone segment. While the device superficially resembles its predecessor, the Hot 50i, it ultimately feels like an uninspired reiteration rather than a true leap forward. Centering around a 6.78-inch LCD panel
The recent wave of protests in Bangkok underscores a deeper, more ominous crisis plaguing Thailand’s political landscape. The demand for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation is not simply about one border dispute with Cambodia; it’s a manifestation of persistent nationalist fervor and fragile political coalitions that repeatedly imperil Thai democracy. While the demonstration at Victory
In sports, the line between immortal achievement and near-miss heartbreak is incredibly thin. Friday night at Great American Ball Park embodied this fragile boundary as the Cincinnati Reds came agonizingly close to landing not one, but two historic feats in the same game — a no-hitter by Nick Martinez and a four-homer night by Spencer