
When a Charge by Any Other Name Shapes the Energy Debate
A proposed funding plan for a new LNG terminal has sparked debate in New Zealand, with disagreement over whether the charge is a levy or a necessary tool for energy security.

A proposed funding plan for a new LNG terminal has sparked debate in New Zealand, with disagreement over whether the charge is a levy or a necessary tool for energy security.

A tightening supply of memory chips is quietly pushing prices higher and reshaping expectations across tech markets, with analysts warning that constraints may persist longer than anticipated.

A dispute has emerged over a proposed LNG terminal, with the Prime Minister rejecting Labour’s claim that it amounts to a tax, as debate continues over energy costs and security.

Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT opens after years of construction, offering a long-awaited transit connection through the city’s midtown corridor.

A landmark U.S. jury trial has begun in California, where Meta and Google’s YouTube face allegations that their platforms were engineered to be addictive to youth, potentially influencing future tech liability cases.

A landmark New Mexico trial against Meta focuses on whether the company’s platforms failed to protect children from sexual exploitation and misrepresented safety, with opening statements underway.

Meta and Google face a US jury in a landmark trial examining whether platform design contributes to digital addiction, marking a shift in how technology accountability is debated.

A proposed gas import facility in Taranaki is expected to help stabilize supply and save New Zealand millions by avoiding energy shortages and price shocks.

G8 scraps its dividend after a $350 million impairment, while Treasury Wine settles a U.S. dispute, signaling a broader corporate shift toward balance-sheet strength and certainty.

As uncertainty spreads across health, climate, and housing, insurers are quietly shaping decisions, markets, and policy—turning risk management into a central force in modern life.

More than 1 million U.S. homeowners are underwater on their mortgages at a seven-year high, and experts advise patience, tailored financial planning, and exploring refinancing options.

Hims & Hers shares plunged as regulatory actions and a patent lawsuit over compounded GLP-1 drug alternatives prompted the company to pull its low-cost weight-loss pill plan.

UK borrowing costs eased after Starmer received cabinet backing, reflecting how political stability subtly influences market confidence and economic expectations.

Wetherspoon opens its first pub outside the UK and Ireland at Alicante Airport, blending British tradition with Spanish flavors and offering travellers a taste of home.

China shifts from copying foreign ideas to protecting its own, strengthening IP laws and courts to foster domestic innovation and global technological leadership.

Antam gold price today rises by Rp 20,000 to Rp 2,940,000 per gram, reflecting a subtle uptick in the market with buyback value also inching higher.

France’s central bank governor François Villeroy de Galhau will step down in June 2026, over a year before his term ends, to lead a social foundation, paving way for a successor.

Major social media firms are facing lawsuits claiming their platforms harm users’ mental health through addictive design, while expert debate continues on whether social media meets clinical addiction criteria.

U.S. stock futures dipped as Wall Street awaits delayed jobs and inflation reports expected this week, with investors cautious amid uncertainty over the economic outlook and Fed policy. (turn1news35)

Japan’s real wages fell throughout 2025 and declined for the year as inflation continued to outpace pay increases, eroding workers’ purchasing power despite rising nominal earnings.

Singapore attracted more investment in 2025, yet the jobs expected from those commitments fell to the lowest in years, reflecting structural changes and productivity gains.

AI’s expansion beyond tech into broader sectors has stirred markets and investor expectations, reshaping Wall Street’s outlook on productivity, jobs, and economic growth.

Novo Nordisk has sued Hims & Hers for selling cheaper, unapproved versions of its Wegovy weight‑loss medicines, seeking to block copycats and protect patents and safety standards.

Kroger has appointed former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its new CEO, ending a long leadership search and aiming to strengthen its competitive edge in a shifting retail environment.