Author: Grace Johnson

Anfield rediscovered its voice on a night that felt like a turning point. After weeks of pressure and disappointment, Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side return to form and his supporters restore their belief. The Dutchman had endured a torrid run of six defeats in seven matches across all competitions. But his team responded with a confident 2-0 win over Aston Villa, powered by goals from Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch. The victory ended a four-game Premier League losing streak and lifted the Reds to third place, rekindling hope on Merseyside. The Kop Lifts Its Manager Even before Liverpool…

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole has taken an important step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery by throwing off a mound. The milestone signals progress toward his eventual return to the field. Cole underwent the surgery earlier this year, a procedure that requires careful rehabilitation and months of rebuilding arm strength. Throwing off a mound is a critical stage in the recovery process for pitchers. The Yankees ace has been following a structured rehabilitation program, gradually increasing intensity to restore pitching mechanics and velocity. This step shows that Cole’s recovery is on track and that he is regaining…

South Korea becomes a central hub for artificial intelligence Nvidia will supply more than 260,000 of its most advanced AI chips to South Korea’s government and leading firms including Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. The chips will power factories producing semiconductors, robots, and autonomous vehicles. Chief executive Jensen Huang said the agreement allows South Korea to “export intelligence as a new product.” He did not disclose the total value of the contracts. The announcement concludes a historic week for Nvidia. On Wednesday, it became the first company ever to reach a $5 trillion valuation. A day later, optimism grew that easing…

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years, sparking renewed hope of easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump called the meeting in South Korea “amazing,” while Beijing said both leaders had reached a consensus to resolve “major trade issues.” Relations have been fraught since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting Beijing’s swift retaliation. Although a truce was reached in May, both sides continued to clash over trade policies. The talks produced no formal agreement but hinted at meaningful progress. Negotiations behind closed doors have dragged on…

A major Microsoft failure on Wednesday caused global online chaos, taking down websites including Heathrow, NatWest, and Minecraft. The outage lasted several hours and affected millions of users before normal service gradually returned later that evening. Thousands report widespread online breakdown Outage tracker Downdetector logged thousands of complaints from users who could not load pages or log in to accounts. Across several countries, websites slowed, froze, or crashed entirely. Microsoft confirmed that users of Microsoft 365 suffered delays in Outlook and other services. By 21:00 GMT, the company said most affected websites were back online after it rolled back a…

A surprise hit at the U.S. box office, the anime film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc soared past expectations in its opening weekend. The film took in an estimated $17.25 million from approximately 3,003 theatres for its three‑day debut. Industry trackers had been forecasting an opening nearer to $10 million. However strong word‑of‑mouth, high audience scores and a surge in demand for English‑dubbed anime helped push results well above those projections. The film held the #1 spot at the weekend box office, which is especially notable given that the release came during a typically slower period. Premium format screens—including IMAX—accounted…

OpenAI has finalized its move to become a for-profit company. The transformation aims to attract billions in fresh investment and could pave the way for a future stock market debut. Microsoft redefines its powerful partnership with OpenAI As part of the restructuring, OpenAI and Microsoft have renewed their alliance. Microsoft now holds a 27% stake in the ChatGPT developer. The new deal marks a turning point in a partnership that began in 2019, when OpenAI still operated as a non-profit research organization. Under the updated terms, Microsoft can now develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) independently or with other partners. AGI…

Amazon is preparing for one of its largest corporate layoffs in years, with tens of thousands of office jobs expected to be cut as early as this week, according to multiple media reports. Both The Wall Street Journal and Reuters report that Amazon plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions. The move is part of a broad restructuring effort led by chief executive Andy Jassy to reduce costs and refocus company priorities. Amazon declined to provide a statement when contacted by international media organizations. Biggest workforce reduction in years If confirmed, the layoffs would rank among the largest in the…

Real Madrid produced a statement performance at the Bernabéu. Xabi Alonso’s team beat Barcelona 2-1 to open a five-point lead at the top of La Liga. Jude Bellingham ended his drought with his first league goal and assist since returning from shoulder surgery. Kylian Mbappé extended his goal streak and showed his class once again. Alonso’s tactical debut in the Clasico was close to flawless. But the evening’s joy dimmed when Vinicius Jr erupted in anger after being substituted. The Brazilian winger’s frustration boiled over in the 72nd minute when he was replaced. He ignored Alonso, walked straight down the…

U.S. home equity reached a record high of $35 trillion as of March 2025, reflecting the strength of the housing market and the wealth-building potential of homeownership. This milestone underscores how homes continue to serve as a primary source of financial security for Americans. Experts say the rise in home equity is driven by steady home price growth over the past several years. Even amid fluctuations in mortgage rates, property values have remained resilient, allowing homeowners to build substantial equity. This financial cushion provides greater flexibility for households to invest, borrow, or plan for the future. The surge in equity…