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12 Of The Best CarPlay Apps I’ve Tried And Can’t Live Without

Adrianhancu/Getty Images Modern driving can be a test of patience. Roads are filled with cars, which creates problems such as unpredictable traffic and an endless search for parking. Many people, including myself, love driving. But sometimes, long highway stretches can also bore us, and that’s why in-car

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Is Taiwan Semiconductor a Better Buy Than Intel for 2026?

Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel are two of the biggest names in semiconductors, but if you can only buy one of them this year, Taiwan Semiconductor is looking much more attractive than Intel. The semiconductor chip industry is, perhaps more than any other, a business sector on which the modern world is built. Whatever device you

Gold Stocks Push S&P/TSX to Record on Greenland Tensions

Photographer: Laura Proctor/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Canadian equities extended their winning streak to a fourth session Monday on gains by gold and silver miners, as precious metals prices surged in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Europe over Greenland. The S&P/TSX Composite Index ended the session roughly 0.2% higher, notching a fresh record.

5 Engines That'll Drain Your Bank Account Faster Than Vegas
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5 Engines That’ll Drain Your Bank Account Faster Than Vegas

The automotive world produces more than shiny paint jobs and roaring engines—sometimes it delivers sputtering, stalling, and soul-crushing repair bills. After sifting through mountains of owner complaints and reliability reports, a rogues’ gallery emerges of engines that make even seasoned mechanics weep. These aren’t just lemons; they’re entire orchards of disappointment disguised as horsepower. This

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Tesla poised to be early winner as Canada opens door to Chinese-made EVs

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Tesla is poised to be one of the first automakers to benefit from Canada’s move to remove 100 per cent tariffs

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Inter determined to wrap up deal for Man City loanee Akanji

Inter have made their decision on Manuel Akanji and are ready to secure the defender on a permanent basis at the end of the season. The Swiss defender has impressed since arriving on loan from Manchester City, quickly establishing himself as a reliable option in Inter’s back line. MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Manuel Akanji

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Forex

24-hour forex trading is coming. Who is winning: Korea or Wall Street?

Electronic display boards at Woori Bank in central Seoul show Korea’s market on Jan. 16. [WOORI BANK]   [NEWS ANALYSIS]    Korea’s push for around-the-clock currency trading could bring the country closer to developed-market status, but experts warn that the move is a double-edged sword that could trigger greater outflows of foreign capital as much

Japan's New Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Barrel Rolls To Evade Defenses
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Japan’s New Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Barrel Rolls To Evade Defenses

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. A new long-range anti-ship cruise missile in development in Japan can be seen executing a series of barrel rolls in an official video clip. The spiraling trajectory is intended to make the weapon, currently referred to as

Trump FURIOUS over Carney cozying up with China
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Trump FURIOUS over Carney cozying up with China

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE BELOW Share Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney promoted a “New World Order” with China leading the charge—and, unsurprisingly, Brookfield connections are involved. Candice then breaks down President Donald Trump’s latest focus in the Western Hemisphere. He’s pushing for Greenland to align with the U.S. as a counter to China and

Football

Serie A | Lazio 0-3 Como – Biancocelesti brushed aside by confident Como

Como produced a ruthless away performance to dismantle Lazio 3-0, scoring early and never relinquishing control in a statement win at the Olimpico. The visitors struck almost immediately. After just two minutes, Martin Baturina found space on the edge of the area and curled a precise finish inside the right post to put Como ahead

2 No-Brainer High-Yield Pipeline Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Energy Transfer and Western Midstream look like great stocks to buy for income-oriented investors. If you’ve got $1,000 and want to start, or add to, a portfolio of high-yielding stocks to eventually help generate income in retirement, the master limited partnership (MLP) space is a great place to look. The pipeline stocks in the sector

Mainland China’s art grads sculpt career ‘passports’ in Hong Kong
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Mainland China’s art grads sculpt career ‘passports’ in Hong Kong

For years, many of mainland China’s art students dreamed of working or studying in Europe. After hours spent poring over the works of the continent’s masters as part of their degree requirements, living where their pieces are preserved, displayed and appreciated would seem a natural fit. But with funding and hiring freezes striking numerous overseas

Movies

Rian Johnson Responds to Kathleen Kennedy Saying He Was ‘Spooked’

Academy Award-nominated director Rian Johnson has shared his reaction to Star Wars: The Last Jedi producer Kathleen Kennedy‘s recent comment about him getting “spooked” by negative fan reactions. This comes after Kennedy recently announced her exit as the president of Lucasfilm, with Star Wars Rebels creator Dave Filoni taking over as the studio’s co-president and

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The U.S. Military Faces a Reckoning on Greenland

The United States is a global superpower, and its military trains for war in every domain. During my years as a military educator, I saw American officers wrestle with any number of scenarios designed to challenge their thinking and force them to adapt to surprises. One case we never considered, however, was how to betray

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Roma and Fiorentina threatened with travel bans after fans fight on highway

1 Roma and Fiorentina fans are under fire after roadside fights overshadowed their respective Serie A clashes this weekend. The Giallorossi beat Torino 2-0 in Turin, while Fiorentina prevailed 2-1 at Bologna. However, despite the positive results on their travels, the respective clubs have been thrust into the spotlight for more negative reasons.  On Sunday,

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Monument Mountain Regional High School student wins Congressional App Challenge

Great Barrington — Jonah Sanabria, 15, a sophomore at Monument Mountain Regional High School, has been named a winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The challenge was created by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013—and started in 2015—to inspire students to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by coding apps.

Football

Arteta: Arsenal ‘have a clear idea of how to play’ against Inter

Mikel Arteta warns that Inter ‘have a clear idea of how to play’ against Arsenal as they prepare to take on the Nerazzurri in the Champions League in San Siro on Tuesday night. The two teams met during the Champions League league phase last season, when Inter picked up a handy 1-0 victory against the

小巴撞欄剷行人路 4人一度被困 - 20260120 - 港聞 - 每日明報
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小巴撞欄剷行人路 4人一度被困 – 20260120 – 港聞 – 每日明報

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U.S. Officials Blast Canada’s Cheap Chinese EV Deal

China’s advanced auto industry may be hitting some speed bumps at home, but it’s expanding overseas at warp speed. And lately it’s been a question of “when,” not “if,” those vehicles could ever come to the United States. 2026 already feels like some dominoes have begun to fall. You had the Geely Group’s strong showing at

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Elon Musk Suggests He Wants To Buy Ryanair

Topline Elon Musk publicly inquired about buying low-cost Irish airline Ryanair on Monday afternoon in a series of posts on X, his latest suggestion he may consider buying the struggling company. A Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 from Ryanair is landing at Barcelona Airport in Barcelona, Spain, on February 23, 2024. (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty

Sports

Arteta: Arsenal ‘have a clear idea of how to play’ against Inter

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the teams 1-0 victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Mikel Arteta warns that Inter ‘have a clear idea

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Forex

Gold Outlook: Trade War, Geopolitics Drive Safe-Haven Demand

The gold outlook remains strongly bullish, hitting fresh all-time highs near $4,700 at the start of the week. Geopolitical risks stemming from the Greenland situation, along with conflicts in the Middle East and Russia, keep gold demand underpinned. All eyes are now on US PCE and GDP data to find fresh trading opportunities this week.

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China News

Amid global gold rush, India and China are dumping US treasuries

The global rally in gold prices shows no sign of fatigue. While retail and institutional investors have played their part, a crucial driver of the surge has been sustained buying by central banks. Even at elevated prices, monetary authorities across the world have continued to accumulate bullion, underscoring gold’s enduring role as a strategic reserve

Football

Serie A | Cremonese 0-0 Verona: Vardy comes closest

Cremonese and Hellas Verona had to settle for a goalless draw in the early kick-off in Serie A on Monday evening, which leaves the visitors sitting in dead last in the league table. Jamie Vardy and Federico Bonazzolli kept their places up front for Davide Nicola’s side, while Paolo Zanetti opted for widespread changes, including

Stock Market

Is Robinhood Stock a Millionaire Maker?

It’s certainly performed as if it wants to be one. What’s the secret to finding millionaire-making stocks? A game-changing product or service is a common characteristic. Think Amazon‘s (AMZN +0.49%) e-commerce platform, or Apple‘s (AAPL 0.93%) iPhone. Not every game-changing company’s stock produces huge gains, however, and some enormous gains are dished out by seemingly

Hong Kong billionaire puts quarter of his wealth in gold
Local news - Hong Kong

Hong Kong billionaire puts quarter of his wealth in gold

For three decades, Cheah Cheng Hye was a face of value investing in Asia, building Value Partners Group Ltd. into a multi-billion dollar stock-picking powerhouse. Now, the former fund manager is putting a massive portion of his personal wealth into gold, and is advising others to do the same. Precious metals make up about a

Movies

Netflix Buys Sony’s Shark Movie Originally Planned for Theatrical Release

Netflix has officially acquired the distribution rights to the untitled shark movie from Sony Pictures. Recently, streamer announced its newest exclusive global pay-1 deal with Sony Pictures, which reportedly cost more than $7 billion. This acquisition comes after the upcoming movie was recently pulled from the studio’s theatrical release calendar. Per Deadline, producer Adam McKay

Valentino Garavani dies at 93. See his memorable red-carpet looks.

Fashion Designers Add Topic Updated Jan. 19, 2026, 2:45 p.m. ET Valentino Garavani, seen here in 1998, has died at 93. Scroll through to see 10 unforgettable red carpet looks by the Italian fashion designer’s brand. Gianni GIANSANTI, Gamma-Rapho Via Getty Images Sharon Stone and designer Valentino attend the closing ceremony of Cannes Film Festival

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Serie A | Lazio vs Como – Official Starting Line-Ups

COMO, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Jesus Rodriguez of Como 1907 competes for the ball with Olivier Provstgaard of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on August 24, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Lazio welcome Como to the Stadio Olimpico

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Undergrave, Red Ronin, The Last Game, more

Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals awaits below, including titles like Undergrave, Red Ronin, The Last Game, Little Big Workshop, Z Dawn, and more. Just be sure to scope out these affordable Galaxy phones starting at $170 today as well as Samsung’s 32-inch 4K 240Hz Odyssey OLED G8 monitor

Stock Market

By 2027, This Could Be One of the Most Important Stocks in Its Industry

Semiconductor manufacturing tech is powering the AI revolution and other big trends. The industry could be poised for a shake-up. Intel (INTC 2.34%) is a leading design player in the market for PCs and central processing units (CPU) for PCs and servers. The company also operates a chip foundry unit that manufactures its chip designs

Woman, 18, raped by two men at park in Nottinghamshire, jury told
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Woman, 18, raped by two men at park in Nottinghamshire, jury told

Google The woman told police she was attacked in Sutton Lawn park in Nottinghamshire A man raped a “vulnerable” 18-year-old woman at a park after she had already been attacked by his friend, a court has heard. Sheraz Malik, 28, is on trial at Birmingham Crown Court accused of three counts of rape against the