Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Known for his clear reporting and in-depth analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2% during Thursday’s monetary policy meeting.The rate has stayed at its lowest level in over two years since a June cut of 25 basis points.Other rates were unchanged: main refinancing at 2.15% and marginal lending at 2.40%.Since June 2024, the ECB has cut its key rate eight times from a 4% record high.President Christine Lagarde said medium-term inflation is stabilizing at the 2% target.Flash estimates showed eurozone prices rose 2.1% in August, following 2% in June and July.Challenges remain, including political turmoil in France and global demand weakness affecting growth.The EU-US…
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison overtook Elon Musk after Oracle shares jumped 40% in early trading.Ellison’s 41% stake is now worth $393bn, slightly ahead of Musk’s $384bn, per Bloomberg’s index.The surge marked Oracle’s largest single-day share increase and the biggest one-day wealth gain on Bloomberg’s list.Ellison, 81, also owns Tesla shares, a sailing team, the Indian Wells Open, and a Hawaiian island.He has long been a mentor to Musk, investing $1bn in Twitter and serving on Tesla’s board until 2022.Both Ellison and Musk have ties to Donald Trump, though Musk’s relationship reportedly soured earlier this year.Oracle’s growth is fueled by rising…
Apple will reveal its slimmest iPhone at Tuesday’s “awe-dropping” event in Cupertino’s Steve Jobs Theater.The iPhone 17 series will include standard, Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air.Observers predict iPhone Air will be Apple’s lightest flagship, following the slim MacBook design tradition.Apple will also unveil the Apple Watch series 11 and updated AirPods during the event.Rumors suggest AirPods may gain live translation, matching Google’s Pixel Buds feature.Apple is expected to announce release dates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.Trump’s tariffs may disrupt Apple’s supply chain, potentially raising iPhone prices for consumers.Tim Cook has shifted production to India and shipped…
Brussels Airport has started building a new drop-off zone as part of its €500 million Hub 3.0 expansion project. Construction began on September 8, 2025, and will continue until early October 2026, when the new facility will open to passengers. The new Brussels Airport drop-off area will be located behind the Sheraton hotel, aligned with the departure hall. This location aims to give passengers a seamless connection to the terminal while reducing congestion by separating drop-off traffic from other flows. The new zone will be larger than the current one and include a dedicated assistance point for travellers with reduced…
Brussels is set to transform one of its busiest roads into a green, pedestrian-friendly urban boulevard. The redevelopment of Charles Quint Avenue aims to reduce traffic impact while improving the area for residents and commuters. The urban development authority issued a planning permit to Brussels Mobility to fully redevelop the avenue. Charles Quint Avenue, which runs through Ganshoren and Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, links the city center to the E40 motorway. Over time, the area has faced heavy traffic, noise, and air pollution. The redevelopment project seeks to change this pattern. The Brussels Minister for Mobility, Elke Van den Brandt, said the avenue…
Volkswagen is close to securing a US tariff deal, CEO Oliver Blume said, as the company aims to expand affordable electric vehicles in Europe. Trump’s trade tariffs, combined with market turbulence, have already cost the group “several billions.” Even the reduced 15% rate remains a burden, Blume added. Volkswagen Plans US Investments The company plans “massive” US investments and may localize Audi production to reduce tariff impact. Blume highlighted Porsche’s struggles due to tariffs and a weak Chinese market, noting billions lost this year. Affordable EVs and BMW Plans At a Munich trade show, Volkswagen unveiled a small, affordable electric…
This Sunday, 7 September, a blood moon—a total lunar eclipse—will be visible across much of Europe, lasting around 82 minutes, the longest since 2022. During the event, the Earth will block direct sunlight from reaching the moon, leaving only red-tinted light refracted through our atmosphere, giving the moon its “blood-red” appearance. Historically, blood moons carried strong symbolic meanings. In Babylon, China, and Central America, they were seen as ominous signs, often warning of war, death, or disaster. In contrast, some African cultures, like the Batammaliba of Togo and Benin, viewed lunar eclipses as opportunities for renewal and reconciliation, symbolically “reconciling…
Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in Formula 1 history to claim pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Red Bull driver posted a 1:18.792, averaging over 164mph, narrowly beating McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Verstappen’s performance marks a turnaround after last year’s struggles at Monza, and gives Red Bull a boost under new team principal Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner’s departure. Ferrari showed promise at their home race, with Lewis Hamilton finishing fifth in qualifying behind teammate Charles Leclerc, though a grid penalty drops him to 10th. Norris held off Piastri to secure second,…
A new ultrasound “helmet” could transform treatment for neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, without the need for surgery. The device can target brain regions 1,000 times smaller than standard ultrasound and may eventually replace invasive deep brain stimulation (DBS). It also shows potential for conditions such as Tourette syndrome, Alzheimer’s, depression, chronic pain, and addiction. Unlike DBS, which requires electrodes to be implanted deep in the brain, the helmet delivers mechanical pulses non-invasively while fitted inside an MRI scanner. A study in Nature Communications demonstrated its precision on seven volunteers, targeting a region the size of a grain of rice…
Labour’s promise to end badger culling by 2029 could be achieved, but only with a major expansion of testing and vaccination, according to a government-commissioned report. Badgers are culled because they can spread bovine tuberculosis (bTB) to cattle, a disease costing taxpayers and farmers around £150m annually. More than 210,000 badgers have been killed since the cull began in 2013. Sir Charles Godfray, the report’s author, said current investment in testing and vaccination is insufficient to suppress bTB. Ministers currently face a “small chance” of meeting the government’s 2038 eradication target without a major increase in resources and urgency. “The…
