Tuesday, March 31

    MAINE: Maine’s tourism industry is contending with a prolonged drop in Canadian travel to the United States, a trend that has extended into early 2026 and is weighing on one of the state’s most dependable visitor markets. Statistics Canada said Canadian residents returned from 2.1…

    MONTANA: The United States is set to close a historic cross-border road to Canadian traffic later this summer, ending a decades-old local arrangement along the frontier near Coutts, Alberta, and Sweet Grass, Montana. The road, known as Border Road, runs for about 14 kilometres along…

    SACRAMENTO: A new analysis of California residue testing data found that 37% of conventional fruits and vegetables grown in the state carried residues from PFAS pesticides, adding new attention to a class of chemicals that has become a major issue in food and environmental oversight.…

    LOS GATOS: Netflix has raised prices across all of its U.S. streaming plans, increasing the monthly cost of its ad-supported tier to $8.99 from $7.99, its standard ad-free plan to $19.99 from $17.99 and its premium plan to $26.99 from $24.99. The company has…

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    MAINE: Maine’s tourism industry is contending with a prolonged drop in Canadian travel to the United States, a trend that has extended into early 2026 and is weighing on one of the state’s most dependable visitor markets. Statistics Canada said Canadian residents returned from 2.1 million trips to…

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    CALIFORNIA: Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio announced on February 12 that the original God of War trilogy is being remade, reviving the series’ Greek era in a project the studio said is still in very early development. The announcement was made during a PlayStation State of Play presentation and was accompanied by a message from Santa Monica…

    Los Gatos, California, October 22, 2025: Netflix Inc. reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations after recording a substantial tax-related expense in Brazil that affected profitability despite solid revenue growth. The streaming company reported net income of approximately US$2.5 billion, or US$5.87 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Analysts had forecast earnings of about…

    Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming platform, has made headlines with the announcement of a groundbreaking gaming rewards program valued at an impressive $50 million. The initiative, aptly named “The Main Quest,” is poised to revolutionize the landscape of blockchain gaming. The $50 million allocation in token rewards marks a significant milestone for Immutable, as it…

    Apple Music is set to elevate the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LVIII with a comprehensive and exclusive USHER experience, creating a vibrant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the iconic artist’s halftime performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11. Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska Alexis will conduct an exclusive interview with USHER at the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show…

    “The Equalizer 3” tops $100 million at the global box office in just its second weekend, boasting a formidable total of $107.6 million. This impressive figure includes $61.8 million from the US and a commendable $45.8 million internationally making the film a smashing success considering its budget. While the movie experienced a 65% drop in…

    Abu Dhabi’s bustling international airport had an air of Hollywood on Sunday when iconic actor Tom Cruise graced the newly launched Midfield Terminal for the Middle East premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” The Mission: Impossible franchise has once again turned to the grandeur of the UAE, with the new installment featuring…

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    SACRAMENTO: A new analysis of California residue testing data found that 37% of conventional fruits and vegetables grown in the state carried residues from PFAS pesticides, adding new attention to a class of chemicals that has become a…

    LOS GATOS: Netflix has raised prices across all of its U.S. streaming plans, increasing the monthly cost of its ad-supported tier to $8.99 from $7.99, its standard ad-free plan to $19.99 from $17.99 and its premium plan…

    HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA was operating…

    MENLO PARK: Meta Platforms cut several hundred jobs across multiple teams on March 25, describing the move as part of regular restructuring and saying it was seeking other opportunities inside the company for some affected workers. The…

    WASHINGTON: The U.S. Postal Service filed notice on March 25 with the Postal Regulatory Commission for a temporary 8% price increase on key package shipping products, citing rising transportation costs. The proposed change, if cleared by the…

    WASHINGTON: U.S. business activity slowed to an 11 month low in March as higher energy costs and broader supply strains linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on demand, while price pressures intensified across the private sector.…

    SAN JOSE: Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said he would choose a job candidate who is skilled in artificial intelligence over one who is not, arguing that AI fluency is becoming a basic workplace advantage as businesses…

    WASHINGTON: Newly compiled U.S. State Department data show the country issued about 250,000 fewer immigrant and nonimmigrant visas from January through August 2025 than in the same period a year earlier. That amounted to an 11% decline in…

    COLOMBIA: At least 66 people were killed after a Colombian military C-130 Hercules crashed seconds after takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo in the southern department of Putumayo, in one of the country’s deadliest recent military aviation disasters.…