Meta is expanding its AI-powered smart glasses lineup through an extended partnership with EssilorLuxottica, introducing new versions under the Oakley and Prada brands, building on the success of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses launched in 2023. Here’s a detailed overview: Key Details of the Partnership and Products Market Context and Competition Social Media and Public Sentiment … Read more
In May 2025, U.S. retail sales fell by 0.9%, a steeper decline than the anticipated 0.6% drop, underscoring a cautious pullback in consumer spending amid mounting economic uncertainties. The Commerce Department’s report, released on June 17, 2025, highlighted a broad slowdown in discretionary purchases, marking the second consecutive monthly decline following April’s revised 0.1% decrease. … Read more
Minnesota Suspect to Face First‑Degree Murder Charges After Political Lawmaker ShootingsMinneapolis, June 16, 2025 — The suspect arrested in connection with the weekend shootings that killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, will face first‑degree murder charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary … Read more
📰 Airlines Divert and Suspend Flights After Israel Attacks Iran In the early hours of June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a major strike on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities. This triggered widespread airspace closures spanning Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria, causing severe disruptions across global aviation (en.wikipedia.org, thetimes.co.uk). ✈️ Flight Disruptions … Read more
On June 13, 2025, President Donald Trump suffered a legal setback when the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York denied his request for a full bench (en banc) rehearing of his appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation and sexual abuse case. The decision upholds a $5 million verdict from a 2023 … Read more
📰 Scale AI Founder Wang Exits for Meta in Landmark $14B AI Strategy [Scale AI founder Wang], 28, has officially announced his departure as CEO of Scale AI following a transformative $14.3 billion deal that sees Meta acquiring a 49% stake in the data‑labeling powerhouse. The move marks one of the largest AI acquisitions in recent … Read more
In a transformative shift for Nigeria’s energy landscape, the nation’s petrol import bill plummeted by 54% in the first quarter of 2025, dropping from N3.81 trillion in Q1 2024 to N1.76 trillion, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This dramatic decline, also reflecting a 47% reduction from N3.3 trillion in Q4 2024, is … Read more
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. federal budget deficit reached $316 billion in May 2025, according to the latest Treasury Department data, marking a significant strain on the nation’s finances. This figure contributes to a year-to-date shortfall that is 14% higher than the same period in 2024, raising concerns among economists and policymakers about the trajectory … Read more
Elon Musk Ramps Up Attacks on Trump’s Tax Bill, Calling It a ‘Disgusting Abomination’ Trump tax bill – Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul and former head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has launched a fierce public campaign against President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping tax and spending package passed … Read more
Tesla’s new car sales in Norway surged 213% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, reaching 2,600 vehicles, driven primarily by the revamped Model Y SUV, which accounted for about 90% of Tesla’s registrations (2,346 units, up 240% year-on-year). The Model 3 also saw an 87.4% increase, contributing 253 units. This rebound, reported by the … Read more