Volkswagen ID.7 electric cars are seen at the Volkswagen (VW) electric fleet lead plant in Emden, Germany, Feb. 18, 2025. Carmen Jaspersen | Reuters Automakers Volkswagen and Stellantis have confirmed that their vehicles made in North America will be exempt from U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly rolled out 25% tariffs, while BMW says it will…
In 2018, Punch launched the Bartender in Residence (BIR) program with a simple mission: Elevate and amplify rising talent in the bartending community through a combination of editorial coverage, social media, live events and more. Since its inception, we’ve produced over two dozen events and spotlighted more than 40 bartenders who have gone on to…
Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, was widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s greatest playwrights. The son of an Afrikaner mother, he was best known for his politically charged plays challenging the racist system of apartheid. Paying tribute to Fugard, South Africa’s Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie hailed him as “a fearless…
The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is right around the corner. Before the madness begins, hundreds of teams will compete in their conference tournaments, each fighting for one of 32 automatic bids to the Big Dance. For those who fall short, the hope will be securing one of 36 coveted at-large bids, determined by the…
Laura Leaf, a rescued koala, was the last surgery of the day at Currumbin wildlife hospital, just hours before its doors were due to close to ride out Tropical Cyclone Alfred. But after undergoing emergency abdominal surgery on Wednesday, Laura Leaf needed round-the-clock care – and the Gold Coast hospital’s intensive care unit was about…
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivers remarks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., Feb. 20, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters HOUSTON — Energy Secretary Chris Wright slammed the Biden administration’s climate policies on Monday, vowing to support natural gas production. “The Trump administration will end the Biden administration’s…
Regan Morris BBC News Reporting fromBurbank, California BBC Tesla facilities across the US are facing protests and vandalism in response to the political role Elon Musk, who owns the car manufacturer, has played in the Trump administration. Most “Tesla Takedown” protests have been peaceful, but a few have been destructive with fires intentionally set at…
The 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament has arrived! Before the madness begins, teams across the country fought through their conference tournaments, each aiming for one of the 32 coveted automatic bids. For those who fell short, their hopes now rest on securing one of 36 at-large spots. The full 68-team bracket will be revealed on…
Adriana Kugler, member of the Board of Governors of the US Federal Reserve, speaks on the economy in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Inflation could prove sticky while prices might pick up again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler warned, signaling that the U.S. central bank…
UK coastguard responds to ship collision off northeast coast An oil tanker and a cargo vessel have collided in the North Sea, with the UK coastguard providing an emergency response. An HM Coastguard spokesperson said: “HM Coastguard is currently co-ordinating the emergency response to reports of a collision between a tanker and cargo vessel off…
