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Economics

Canada Slips Toward Recession as Growth Stalls and Policy Tools Weaken

Economic Warning Signs Intensify Canada’s economic outlook has deteriorated as multiple indicators point toward stagnation rather than recovery. Recent data shows slowing output, declining per-capita growth, and persistent weakness across key sectors that traditionally support national expansion. Economists warn that these trends suggest structural issues rather than temporary slowdowns. With growth hovering near one percent,

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Tech

Elon Musk Faces Expanding European Scrutiny as Tech Regulation Tightens

French Authorities Escalate Digital Investigations French prosecutors have widened an ongoing investigation into the operations of X, focusing on alleged algorithmic abuse and data practices. Authorities argue that digital platforms operating nationally must comply fully with domestic laws, regardless of their global scale. The inquiry reflects France’s broader push to assert digital sovereignty. Officials say

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France Debates VPN Restrictions as Digital Regulation Tightens Nationwide

Government Pushes Broader Digital Oversight French policymakers are expanding discussions around tighter digital controls as part of a broader strategy to regulate online platforms. The debate gained momentum following proposals aimed at enforcing age-based access restrictions across social media services. Officials argue that existing enforcement tools struggle against anonymity-enhancing technologies. Virtual private networks are now

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Economics

China Moves to Standardize Low-Altitude Economy as New Growth Engine

Beijing Targets Structure for a Rapidly Expanding Sector China is moving to formalize its fast-growing low-altitude economy, outlining plans to establish a comprehensive national standards system by 2027. The initiative is designed to support industries ranging from drones and autonomous aircraft to airspace infrastructure and safety supervision. Guidelines released this week signal Beijing’s intent to

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Economics

Canada Slips Toward Recession as Growth Stalls Despite Rate Cuts

Warning Signs Multiply Across the Canadian Economy Canada’s economic outlook is deteriorating as fresh analysis suggests the country is edging closer to recession territory. Despite earlier interest rate cuts, growth remains sluggish, prompting economists to question whether monetary easing has lost its effectiveness. Recent data show overall economic expansion hovering near one percent annually, a

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AI

DepEd and Microsoft Expand AI Literacy Push to Accelerate Learning Recovery

National Learning Recovery Enters a New Phase The Philippine Department of Education is deepening its partnership with Microsoft to accelerate learning recovery and improve digital literacy across public schools. The collaboration focuses on addressing foundational learning gaps while preparing students and teachers for responsible artificial intelligence use. Officials say the initiative reflects growing urgency to

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Politics

Elon Musk Faces European Reckoning as France Raids X in Cybercrime Probe

French Authorities Escalate Scrutiny of X Platform French prosecutors intensified pressure on X this week after police raided the platform’s Paris offices as part of a widening cybercrime investigation. The probe marks one of Europe’s most aggressive enforcement actions against a major social media company in recent years, signaling that regulatory tolerance for opaque algorithmic

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Politics

US House Passes $1.2 Trillion Spending Deal to End Government Shutdown

Lawmakers Move to Reopen Government Operations The United States House of Representatives has passed a sweeping $1.2 trillion spending package aimed at ending a partial government shutdown that disrupted federal operations for weeks. The legislation restores funding for most government agencies and programs through the end of September, offering temporary relief to federal workers and

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Politics

Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Probe as Political Pressure Intensifies

Congressional Investigation Reaches a New Phase Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before Congress in a high-profile investigation tied to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Their decision marks a turning point in a probe that has reignited debates over political power, accountability, and transparency across Washington.

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Paul Krugman Warns Global Trade Shift Will Make Americans Poorer

Krugman Sees an “Economic Divorce” Emerging Paul Krugman has warned that the global economy may be gradually pivoting away from the United States, a shift he argues could leave Americans materially poorer over time. Writing on his Substack platform, the Nobel Prize–winning economist pointed to the newly announced trade agreement between the European Union and

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