Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon
Valentine’s Day usually brings a spike in sales for small shops that sell flowers, chocolates and cards. Yet many owners are feeling the pinch as February 14 approaches because of new import duties that were announced earlier this year. Three small‑business owners shared how the changing tariffs
Inside the body, there are tiny factories called germinal centers. Their job is to make top-notch antibodies. These antibodies help fight off germs. Recently, scientists found a special group of cells called pre-plasma cells in mice. These cells are like apprentices learning to become full-fledged p
The stock market and the economy are buzzing with excitement about AI. A few big companies are leading the charge, and their CEOs are like rock stars. But is all this excitement real, or just hype? There are worries about money, debt, and competition from China. But the real problem might be someth
Novartis, a big name in the medicine world, has seen its stock price hit record highs. Over the past year, shares have jumped nearly 50%. This Swiss company makes a wide range of medicines, from cancer treatments to drugs for immune system disorders. The company's CEO recently said that by mid-2026
Canada is sticking to its word on trade deals. Prime Minister Mark Carney made it clear that Canada won't make new trade agreements with countries that don't have market economies. This statement came after U. S. President Donald Trump warned Canada about facing heavy tariffs if it went ahead with a
President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canada, threatening to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian imports if the country proceeds with its trade agreement with China. This move comes as Trump's relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to deteriorate. Trump's threat
Markets had a wild ride this week. It all started when the US hinted at new taxes on Europe. Suddenly, stocks, bonds, and even digital money like Bitcoin took a nosedive. This wasn't just any drop. It was a big one, and it happened everywhere at once. Traders were caught off guard. They thought the
The European Union has decided to extend a pause on a massive trade retaliation plan against the United States. This plan, worth 93 billion euros, was set to kick in on February 7. The EU and US had previously agreed to hold off on this plan for six months, back in August 2025, when they released a
Obesity is a big problem for many people around the world. It affects health and daily life. Fat cells, which come from special cells called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), play a big role in how the body stores fat. Scientists are looking into how these fat cells develop. They found that a process
