Global bonds sell off as investors react to Trump's tariffs and a German 'paradigm shift'

The city of Mississauga has removed American flags "at the request of many." This decision was made following unspecified feedback from the community. The video associated with this article may be inaccessible; please refresh your browser or visit the website to view other content. Full Article

Thames Water's £3bn rescue loan has been approved by the court after an appeal against the deal was dismissed. The loan will allow the company to continue operating for at least another 12 months, giving it time to restructure its nearly £20bn in debt and attract new investment. The decision was welcomed by Thames Water's chief executive, who stated that the firm's "turnaround plan" can now continue with the initial tranche of £1.5bn being provided...

According to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, artificial general intelligence (AGI) that can match or surpass human capabilities is expected to emerge within the next five to 10 years. While current AI systems excel in specific tasks, they still lack the complexity and versatility of human intelligence. AGI is defined as a system that can exhibit all the diverse abilities of humans, although further research and development are needed to achieve this level of artificial...

Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee, founder of Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd., passed away at the age of 97. Forbes ranked him as the second-richest person in Hong Kong in 2019 with a net worth of $30 billion. Lee, who was born in Guangdong province, led one of the largest real estate empires in the former British territory before his death. Full Article

In the 5th century, Maewyn Succat, later known as St. Patrick, was born in Wales and enslaved in Ireland before returning as a missionary to convert pagans to Christianity. By the 17th century, his legacy was officially celebrated, with March 17 designated as a feast day in his honor by the Catholic Church. St. Patrick's Day has since evolved into a global celebration, marked by parades and festivities that transcend its religious origins, embraced by...

Michael Lohan, Lindsay Lohan's father, was arrested in Palm Beach, Florida for violating probation and previously charged with felony assault against his estranged wife, Kate Major Lohan. Lohan's representative defended him as a devoted father and husband, citing his sobriety and commitment to his family. This arrest adds to his legal troubles, including previous charges of criminal obstruction of breathing, patient brokering, and conspiracy in connection to rehab center kickbacks. Full Article