Author: Isabella Sorvani
December inflation ticks higher year over year Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.4 percent in December, up from 2.2 percent in November, according to Statistics Canada. The increase reflects the fading impact of a temporary federal GST break introduced in December 2024, which had lowered prices for part of the previous year. The tax cut lasted two months and continued to influence year-over-year comparisons through much of 2025. With the measure now fully out of the annual calculation, price growth accelerated slightly at the end of the year. Energy masks stronger underlying price pressures Lower gasoline prices helped offset…
Challenge to state laws restricting firearm carry The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case that could reshape how states regulate the carrying of firearms on private property that is open to the public. The dispute centers on whether states may prohibit people from carrying handguns in such locations unless the property owner explicitly gives consent. The case arises from a Hawaii law that establishes a strict default rule: firearms are not allowed on privately owned property open to the public unless the owner affirmatively permits them. Similar laws exist in California, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey.…
Deadly crash near Córdoba triggers national emergency response At least 39 people were killed after a high-speed train derailed and collided with another train in southern Spain on Monday evening, according to Spanish authorities. The accident occurred near Córdoba at around 7:45 p.m. local time, involving an evening service traveling from Malaga to Madrid with approximately 300 passengers on board. Officials said the rear section of the Malaga to Madrid train left the tracks and slammed into a second train traveling from Madrid to Huelva. Spain’s Civil Guard confirmed early Monday that the national mass casualty response protocol had been…
VF26 offers first glimpse of radical new era Haas has become the first Formula 1 team to reveal the design of its 2026 challenger, releasing digital renders of the VF26 ahead of a season shaped by the biggest regulation overhaul in decades. The new rules introduce smaller, narrower cars and a fundamentally different aerodynamic philosophy compared with previous generations. The VF26 immediately reflects those changes, most notably through a much narrower front wing and the presence of a fin on the engine cover. Similar features were also spotted on the new Cadillac Formula 1 car, which completed its first private…
Gemini to support future Apple AI models Apple is entering a multiyear partnership with Google to support its next generation of artificial intelligence features, including a major upgrade to Siri expected later this year. The collaboration will rely on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology to underpin Apple’s future foundation models, according to a joint statement obtained by CNBC. Apple said it selected Google after an internal evaluation of available technologies, concluding that Gemini offered the most capable foundation for its AI ambitions. Despite the partnership, the companies confirmed that the models will continue to run on Apple devices and…
The Trump administration moved late Wednesday to restore roughly two billion dollars in federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs after abruptly cutting the grants a day earlier. The sudden reversal followed widespread backlash from health providers, advocacy groups, and lawmakers, who warned the cuts threatened life saving services across the United States. Sudden Cuts Spark Nationwide Alarm The funding disruption began late Tuesday when thousands of nonprofit organizations received termination notices stating their programs no longer aligned with the administration’s public health priorities. The grants, administered through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, support a…
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book offered a cautiously optimistic snapshot of the U.S. economy, showing modest improvement in activity across most regions. While growth remains uneven, the report suggests conditions have stabilized compared with recent months, even as deep divides in consumer spending and lingering tariff pressures continue to shape the outlook. Economic Activity Shows Gradual Uptick According to the January Beige Book, economic activity increased at a slight to modest pace in eight of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts. Three districts reported no change, while one saw a modest decline. This represents an improvement from prior reporting periods,…
OpenAI is expanding its compute infrastructure by integrating Cerebras systems to improve the speed and responsiveness of its artificial intelligence models. The move focuses on reducing inference latency, a critical factor in enabling real time AI interactions, complex reasoning, and higher value workloads at scale. Why Cerebras Changes AI Performance Cerebras builds purpose designed AI systems that combine massive compute, memory, and bandwidth on a single large chip. By eliminating the bottlenecks common in conventional hardware, these systems significantly accelerate long and complex AI outputs. This architecture is particularly effective for inference tasks that require fast and continuous model responses.…
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced a change at offensive coordinator, removing Kevin Patullo from the role after a season marked by declining production and inconsistency. The decision follows the team’s playoff exit and reflects a broader reassessment of the offense as the organization looks to reestablish a clear identity moving forward. Decision and Coaching Context Head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed the change, taking responsibility for the team falling short of its goals. He praised Patullo’s contributions over the past five years and indicated respect for his leadership and coaching ability. Sources indicated the team may consider retaining Patullo in a…
Google has begun testing a new artificial intelligence feature designed to deliver more personalized responses by connecting information across a user’s apps. The tool aims to deepen the reasoning capabilities of Google’s Gemini chatbot by allowing it to understand context drawn from services such as Gmail and Google Photos, marking a significant step in the evolution of personal AI assistants. What Personal Intelligence Does The new feature, called Personal Intelligence, allows Gemini to link data from multiple Google apps to generate more relevant and contextual answers. According to Google, the system can connect email conversations with videos, photos, or other…