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.
Beef prices in the United States have soared to historic levels, turning a staple grocery item into a political crisis. Donald Trump, who once insisted inflation was “dead,” now faces criticism as rising beef costs threaten his promise to make groceries more affordable. This week, he urged ranchers on social media to lower cattle prices. But his demands — and other proposals from his administration — have angered ranchers, who warn the measures could hurt small producers while doing little to ease costs for consumers. Shrinking herds squeeze supply The US cattle industry has been declining for decades. Domestic beef…
US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the meeting, scheduled on the sidelines of a major Asian summit. The encounter has been in preparation for weeks, though growing tensions between Washington and Beijing almost derailed it. It will mark the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to office. Trump recently warned he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports in November if Beijing does not relax restrictions on rare earth exports. White House confirms agenda for Gyeongju talks White House press secretary…
Tesla achieved its highest quarterly revenue ever, yet profits fell sharply. Rising tariffs, higher research costs, and intense competition pressured earnings despite strong sales. Revenue rises while profits decline For the quarter ending September, Tesla reported $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, up 12% from last year. Profits dropped 37% due to tariffs and increased research and development spending. Investors reacted cautiously. Tesla shares fell 3.8% in after-hours trading. Still, the company’s market value remains around $1.4 trillion, fueled by confidence in Elon Musk’s ambitions in AI and robotics. Tax credit rush boosts US sales Tesla reversed a decline in…
Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after cancelling plans for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to stop fighting along the current front line blocked any real progress. White House cancels Budapest summit A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The announcement came just days after Trump had said both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. This week exposed growing gaps between Washington and Moscow…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday that it had resolved a widespread outage that left thousands of websites and apps offline worldwide for much of the day. More than 1,000 platforms — including Snapchat and banks such as Lloyds and Halifax — went down due to technical failures in Amazon’s US-based cloud network. Downdetector, a global outage monitor, recorded over 11 million reports of service disruptions during the incident. Experts said the event exposed the risks of concentrating essential digital infrastructure in the hands of a few major providers. Millions cut off by a single system failure Professor Alan…
After 11 months and 35 matches, Rúben Amorim finally produced a breakthrough for Manchester United. The Portuguese coach had once described his team as “maybe the worst in the club’s history.” Criticism mounted, his position appeared fragile, and only minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public backing secured him. Then came Anfield — the home of United’s fiercest rivals. There, Amorim’s team showed determination, resilience, and belief. A victory earned through grit This was no fluke like last December’s win at Manchester City. United started with focus and intensity. Bryan Mbeumo scored early, giving the team confidence, and they defended as…
When Kerry Dunstan and his partner began searching for an electric car this summer, one question dominated: “How’s the battery?” They found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles. The dealer reported its state of health (SOH) at 93%. That convinced them. For £12,500, they bought a practical, spacious EV with room for passengers and luggage. Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a stylish electric Volvo SUV, admits the Leaf doesn’t excite him. “I like cars with energy and character – this one’s a bit flat,” he says. Still, he’s satisfied. “It has performed exactly as I expected,” he adds.…
Lamborghini’s chief executive says the brand’s identity still relies on the roar, power, and emotion of combustion engines. The Italian supercar maker plans to keep them central for at least another decade before fully going electric. Hybrids take centre stage At Lamborghini’s London showroom, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said interest in electric cars is declining. He sees this as an opportunity to focus on hybrid technology that balances performance with emotion. Within weeks, Lamborghini will decide whether its upcoming grand tourer, the Lanzador, will be fully electric or a plug-in hybrid. Winkelmann stressed that while the company acts responsibly, its low-volume…
A surprise phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday disrupted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Washington visit. The two leaders agreed to meet soon to discuss the war in Ukraine, catching Kyiv off guard and complicating Zelensky’s efforts to secure advanced US military aid. The timing could not have been worse. Within 24 hours, Russia launched dozens of missiles and more than 300 drones across Ukraine. Civilian infrastructure suffered again, with gas pipelines and power stations damaged just as freezing temperatures arrive. Rolling blackouts now sweep the country, signaling a harsh winter ahead. Russia’s…
President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to reduce India’s purchases of Russian oil. The statement came as Washington intensified efforts to limit Moscow’s energy revenue and pressure the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters that Modi assured him India would halt Russian oil imports “within a short period of time.” He called the pledge “a big stop.” US increases pressure on India The US president has used India’s dependence on Russian oil as leverage in trade negotiations. So far, New Delhi has resisted, saying its energy policies protect domestic consumers and…
