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EU fines X €120m for deceptive blue tick verification system

EU imposes €120m fine on X over blue tick verification The European Commission has penalized Elon Musk's social media platform X with a €120 million (£105 million) fine, accusing it of misleading...

#Social Media #Regulation #Finance #International Relations #Tech

11 hours ago

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros film and streaming units for $72bn

Netflix secures $72bn deal for Warner Bros entertainment assets Netflix has reached an agreement to purchase Warner Bros Discovery's film and streaming operations for $72 billion (£54 billion), m...

#Entertainment #Media #Finance #Streaming #Mergers

12 hours ago

Meta redirects metaverse funds to AI glasses amid investor scepticism

Meta pivots investment from metaverse to AI wearables Meta is reallocating a portion of its metaverse budget to AI-powered glasses and wearable devices, a company representative confirmed on Frid...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Investment #Virtual Reality #Wearables

15 hours ago

IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights as pilot shortage disrupts travel season

Mass flight cancellations strand thousands across India India's largest airline, IndiGo, grounded hundreds of flights on Friday, deepening travel chaos during the country's peak holiday period. T...

#Travel #Transport #Aviation #Labor #Regulation

1 day ago

Family businesses share strategies to avoid succession battles

Lessons from Murdoch's succession saga When Rupert Murdoch and his children resolved their protracted dispute over control of his media empire earlier this year, the resolution underscored a crit...

#Leadership #Business #Family Enterprises #Succession Planning

1 day ago

US court backs Adidas in shareholder lawsuit over Ye partnership fallout

Court rules Adidas did not mislead investors over Ye collaboration A San Francisco appeals court has rejected claims that Adidas concealed risks tied to its partnership with rapper Kanye West, kn...

#Entertainment #Legal #Finance #Business

1 day ago

IndiGo cancels over 300 flights as crisis deepens across India

Mass flight cancellations strand thousands nationwide India's largest airline, IndiGo, has canceled more than 300 flights since Tuesday, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers at major air...

#Transport #Aviation #Disruption #Regulations

2 days ago

UK bans Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads over misleading sustainability claims

UK watchdog bans ads for misleading green claims The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned paid Google advertisements from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste after ruling their sustainabi...

#Sustainability #Retail #Consumer Rights #Advertising

2 days ago

Thailand relaxes afternoon alcohol ban to revive tourism

Thailand eases decades-old alcohol sales restriction Thailand has temporarily lifted its long-standing afternoon ban on alcohol sales in a bid to attract more tourists, officials announced. The s...

#Economy #Tourism #Consumer Rights #Regulation

2 days ago

Imperial Fabergé Winter Egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction

Record-breaking sale of historic Fabergé egg A Fabergé egg once owned by Russia's imperial family sold for £22.9 million ($30.2 million) in London on Tuesday, setting a new auction record for the...

#History #Art #Luxury #Auction

2 days ago

Dell family pledges $6.25bn to seed Trump-branded child savings accounts

Tech magnate and wife commit billions to children's investment initiative Michael and Susan Dell announced a $6.25 billion donation on Tuesday to fund Trump-branded savings accounts for millions...

#Philanthropy #Finance #Education #Tax Policy #Wealth Inequality

2 days ago

Airbus orders inspections for A320 jets over faulty metal panels

Airbus initiates checks on A320 aircraft due to supplier defect European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has mandated inspections for an unspecified number of its A320-family jets following the dis...

#Manufacturing #Safety #Transport #Aviation

2 days ago

Prada completes $1.38bn acquisition of Versace in luxury sector shake-up

Prada finalizes Versace takeover in $1.38bn deal Italian fashion giant Prada has officially acquired Versace, merging two iconic luxury brands under a single corporate umbrella. The transaction,...

#Fashion #Business #Mergers #Luxury

3 days ago

OBR defends Reeves amid claims she misled public on UK finances

OBR backs chancellor over Budget claims A senior official at the UK's fiscal watchdog has dismissed accusations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the public finan...

#Economy #Politics #Budget #Taxation #Welfare

3 days ago

Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk as tech valuations soar

Central bank raises alarm over AI-driven market risks The Bank of England has cautioned that equity valuations for major technology firms, particularly those focused on artificial intelligence, a...

#Debt #Technology #Economic Policy #Interest Rates #Financial Markets

3 days ago

Formula E's high-speed tech set to revolutionize everyday electric vehicles

Electric racing series pushes boundaries of EV technology Formula E, the world's premier all-electric racing championship, is not just about speed-it's a testing ground for innovations that could...

#Innovation #Technology #Sustainability #Automotive #Racing

3 days ago

Zipcar to exit UK market by year-end amid financial pressures

Zipcar to exit UK market by year-end amid financial pressures Zipcar, the US-based car-sharing platform owned by Avis Budget Group, announced on Tuesday it will cease operations in the UK by 31 D...

#Economy #Transport #Business #Layoffs #Consumer Services

3 days ago

Starbucks to Pay $35 Million in New York Worker Scheduling Settlement

Starbucks Reaches $35 Million Settlement Over Worker Scheduling Violations Starbucks has agreed to pay over **$35 million** to more than **15,000 hourly workers** in New York City, resolving clai...

#Retail #Labor Rights #Unions #Employment Law #Corporate Accountability #Wage Disputes

3 days ago

Jamie Laing’s Candy Kittens to acquire Graze from Unilever in 2026 deal

Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire Graze from Unilever in 2026 deal British television personality Jamie Laing's vegan confectionery brand, Candy Kittens, is set to take over snack company Gr...

#Sustainability #Consumer Goods #Food Industry #Mergers And Acquisitions #Business Strategy

3 days ago

Trump commutes sentence of GPB Capital founder David Gentile

Trump commutes sentence of GPB Capital founder David Gentile U.S. President Donald Trump has commuted the seven-year prison sentence of David Gentile, the former CEO and founder of GPB Capital, j...

#Justice #Fraud #Finance #White-collar Crime #Presidential Pardon

3 days ago

US Lawmakers Launch Probes Into Shein and Temu Over Forced Labor and IP Theft Claims

US Lawmakers Launch Probes Into Shein and Temu Over Forced Labor and IP Theft Claims Shein and Temu, two of the world's largest online retailers, are facing mounting legal and political pressure...

#Trade #Investigation #E-commerce #Regulation #Intellectual Property #Forced Labor #Consumer Safety

3 days ago

Costco sues US government to reclaim tariffs ahead of Supreme Court ruling

Costco sues US government to reclaim tariffs ahead of Supreme Court ruling Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the US government, seeking a full refund of import duties paid under tariff...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Law #Supreme Court

4 days ago

Virgin Media fined £23.8m for failing vulnerable telecare users in digital switchover

Virgin Media fined £23.8m over telecare service failures during digital transition UK communications regulator Ofcom has imposed a £23.8 million penalty on Virgin Media after the company left tho...

#Public Safety #Consumer Protection #Regulation #Elderly Care #Telecommunications #Digital Transition #Fines

4 days ago

UK-US Deal Secures Tariff-Free Pharmaceutical Exports for Three Years

UK and US Reach Tariff Agreement on Pharmaceutical Trade The UK and US governments have finalized a trade agreement ensuring zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical exports to the US for the next...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals

4 days ago

UK opposition demands probe into Treasury’s pre-Budget briefings

Shadow chancellor alleges market abuse ahead of Budget Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has urged the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to investigate potential market abuse by Treasury and Down...

#Economy #Politics #Scandal #Budget #Financial Regulation

4 days ago

Coupang apologizes for massive data breach affecting 34 million accounts in South Korea

Coupang discloses breach exposing 34 million South Korean customer accounts South Korea's leading e-commerce platform, Coupang, issued a public apology on Monday after revealing that a cybersecur...

#Investigation #Fraud #E-commerce #Regulation #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Data Breach

4 days ago

Elon Musk calls for H-1B visa reforms, warns against dismantling program

Elon Musk calls for H-1B visa reforms, warns against dismantling program Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the exploitation of the H-1B visa system by outsourcing firms during a podcast interview re...

#Immigration #Policy #Trade #Tariffs #Labor

5 days ago

Thieves steal €90,000 worth of snails from French gourmet farm

Thieves steal €90,000 worth of snails from French gourmet farm Thieves made off with €90,000 (£79,000; $104,000) worth of snails from a farm in northern France, dealing a major blow to the busine...

#Agriculture #Theft #Food Industry #Holiday Season

5 days ago

Kazakh couple accused of A$1.2m casino fraud using hidden tech in Sydney

Kazakh couple accused of A$1.2m casino fraud using hidden tech in Sydney A Kazakh husband and wife allegedly used concealed cameras, earpieces, and phone-linked devices to defraud an upscale Sydn...

#Crime #Technology #Fraud #Arrest #Gambling

5 days ago

Starmer backs Budget, vows to accelerate growth amid transparency row

Starmer endorses Budget, pushes for faster growth reforms Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will publicly support Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget in a Monday speech, pledging to advance "pro-growt...

#Infrastructure #Economy #Politics #Regulation #Budget #Taxation

5 days ago

Ukraine targets Russian oil tankers in Black Sea drone strikes

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers with naval drones Ukrainian forces used unmanned surface drones to attack two oil tankers linked to Russia's sanctioned "shadow fleet" in the Black...

#War #Diplomacy #Sanctions #Energy #Oil Trade #Drone Warfare

6 days ago

Airbus A320 fleet resumes flights after solar radiation software fix

Airbus A320 fleet resumes flights after solar radiation software fix Thousands of Airbus A320-family aircraft returned to service Saturday after a global grounding triggered by concerns over sola...

#Technology #Safety #Transport #Aviation #Disruptions #Software #Solar Activity

6 days ago

Downing Street denies Reeves misled public ahead of Budget amid OBR letter revelations

Downing Street denies claims Rachel Reeves misled public over Budget forecasts Downing Street has rejected accusations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves deliberately misrepresented the UK's fiscal ou...

#Economy #Politics #Budget #Taxation #Fiscal Policy #Transparency #Opposition

6 days ago

Airbus Grounds Thousands of A320 Jets Over Solar Radiation Risk

Airbus Grounds Thousands of A320 Jets Over Solar Radiation Risk Airbus was forced to ground roughly 6,000 A320-family aircraft-half its global fleet-after discovering that intense solar radiation...

#Aviation Safety #Software Failure #Travel Disruption #Solar Radiation #Emergency Landing #Aircraft Maintenance #Regulatory Action

1 week ago

Manchester United battles escalating ticket tout crisis amid fan frustrations

Manchester United faces surge in illegal ticket resales, leaving fans exploited Manchester United is grappling with an escalating crisis of ticket touting, with officials reporting widespread int...

#Football #Crime #Fraud #Consumer Protection #Fan Culture #Sports Governance #Digital Enforcement

1 week ago

Black Friday deals often overhyped, UK consumer research reveals

Black Friday discounts frequently match earlier prices, study finds Eight in ten Black Friday promotions in the UK were either cheaper or identically priced at other times of the year, according...

#Economy #Retail #Consumer Rights #Scams #Shopping

1 week ago

India Enacts Sweeping Labour Reforms Amid Union Protests and Industry Praise

India Overhauls Decades-Old Labour Laws in Bid to Boost Manufacturing India has implemented its most extensive labour reforms in decades, consolidating 29 federal laws into four streamlined codes...

#Economy #Manufacturing #Protests #Unemployment #Foreign Investment #Labour Reforms #Gig Economy #Trade Unions

1 week ago

Olivia Dean secures fan refunds after slamming ‘exploitative’ ticket resale market

Olivia Dean secures fan refunds after slamming 'exploitative' ticket resale market British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean has condemned the concert ticketing industry as "exploitative" and "rife w...

#Consumer Rights #Regulation #Music Industry #Live Events #Ticketing #Artist Advocacy #Resale Market

1 week ago

Canada’s Carney Strikes Pipeline Deal with Alberta, Sparking Backlash

Canada's Carney Strikes Pipeline Deal with Alberta, Sparking Backlash Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a landmark energy agreement with Alberta on Thursday, paving the way for a long-so...

#Economy #Politics #Climate #Energy #Indigenous Rights

1 week ago

Louvre raises non-EU ticket prices by 45% to fund modernisation

Louvre raises non-EU ticket prices by 45% to fund modernisation The Louvre announced on Thursday a 45% increase in admission fees for visitors from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), effec...

#Infrastructure #Tourism #Culture #Funding #Heritage #Security #Pricing

1 week ago

Dutch startup 3D-prints military and leisure boats in days, not months

Dutch startup 3D-prints military and leisure boats in days, not months A Dutch engineering firm has developed a high-strength thermoplastic composite that allows entire boat hulls to be 3D-printe...

#Innovation #Manufacturing #Sustainability #Maritime #Defense #Automation #Recycling

1 week ago

UK Chancellor unveils £26bn tax hikes, scraps two-child benefit cap in Budget

UK Chancellor announces £26bn tax rises, ends two-child welfare limit Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented a Budget on Thursday featuring £26 billion in tax increases by 2029-30, including extended...

#Economy #Debt #Politics #Cost Of Living #Budget #Taxation #Welfare

1 week ago

Amazon’s £550m Hull warehouse gears up for Black Friday with robotic precision

Amazon's £550m Hull warehouse gears up for Black Friday with robotic precision Inside a sprawling 11-football-pitch warehouse near Hull, yellow robots glide across the floor, guided by QR codes,...

#Technology #Retail #Labor #Automation #Ecommerce #Holiday Shopping

$Argentina’s fracking boom transforms rural town but falls short of economic salvation$

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Argentina’s fracking boom transforms rural town but falls short of economic salvation

Argentina's fracking boom transforms rural town but falls short of economic salvation A decade after Argentina legalized fracking in the vast Vaca Muerta formation, the once-sleepy town of Añelo...

#Infrastructure #Energy #Fracking #Economic Growth #Environmental Impact #Trade Surplus #Investment Barriers #Political Consensus

1 week ago

Tesla opens largest India hub amid sluggish sales in key market

Tesla opens largest India hub amid sluggish sales in key market Tesla inaugurated its largest sales and service center in Gurugram, India, on Thursday, consolidating showroom, charging, and after...

#Infrastructure #Automotive #Electric Vehicles #Tax Policy #Business Expansion #Economic Challenges #Sales Trends

1 week ago

US Urges Air Travel Civility as Thanksgiving Crowds Surge Amid Industry Strains

Transportation Chief Calls for 'Golden Age' Manners as Holiday Travel Peaks US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has launched a contentious campaign urging air travelers to adopt more courteous...

#Transportation #Infrastructure #Consumer Rights #Aviation #Public Policy #Social Behavior #Holiday Travel

1 week ago

Asahi Confirms Cyberattack Exposed Data of 1.5 Million Customers

Asahi Cyberattack Exposes Data of Over 1.5 Million Customers Japanese beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings disclosed on Thursday that a ransomware attack in late September may have compromised the...

#Manufacturing #Cybersecurity #Data Breach #Ransomware #Corporate Crime

1 week ago

Binance sued by US victims of 7 October attacks over alleged terror financing

Binance faces lawsuit over alleged terror financing Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its founders-including billionaire Changpeng Zhao-are being sued in the US for allege...

#Sanctions #Terrorism #Cryptocurrency #Litigation #Money Laundering

1 week ago

US holiday hiring slumps to lowest level since 2008 as retailers cut back

US holiday hiring slumps to lowest level since 2008 as retailers cut back For the first time in over a decade, Nicholas Strahl, a 41-year-old part-time retail worker near Indianapolis, is struggl...

#Economy #Retail #Inflation #Consumer Spending #Employment #Labor Market #Holiday Season

1 week ago

Warner Music partners with Suno on AI-generated tracks after lawsuit settlement

Warner Music partners with Suno on AI-generated tracks after lawsuit settlement Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with AI music startup Suno, marking a dramatic...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Litigation #Music Industry #Copyright

1 week ago

Canada’s Carney plays waiting game as US trade talks stall ahead of elections

Canada's Carney plays waiting game as US trade talks stall ahead of elections Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney showed little urgency this weekend to restart trade negotiations with the US, bru...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Elections #Tariffs #Politics #Manufacturing #Metals

1 week ago

Canada’s Carney downplays US trade talks timeline amid tariff tensions

Canada's Carney downplays urgency in stalled US trade negotiations Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed questions about his recent communication with US President Donald Trump on Sunday,...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Tariffs #G20

1 week ago

US links EU tech rules to steel tariff cuts in trade talks

US links EU tech rules to steel tariff cuts in trade talks Brussels - The United States urged the European Union on Tuesday to revise its digital regulations for major tech firms if it seeks redu...

#Trade #Tariffs #Technology #Regulation #Negotiations

1 week ago

Is the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility now more powerful than the chancellor?

UK's fiscal watchdog faces scrutiny over growing influence The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), once a little-known corner of Whitehall, now wields unprecedented sway over UK economic poli...

#Economy #Austerity #Fiscal Policy #Government Spending #Budget 2025 #Political Reform #Independent Bodies #Economic Forecasting

1 week ago

UK businesses brace for Chancellor Reeves’ Budget amid tax and growth concerns

UK businesses brace for Chancellor Reeves' Budget amid tax and growth concerns British business leaders are approaching Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second Budget with caution, still grappling with...

#Economy #Investment #Inflation #Taxation #Business Confidence #Labor Laws #Budget Policy

1 week ago

UK transport secretary dismisses Budget leak impact as economists warn of paralysis

Transport Secretary Rejects Claims Budget Leaks Harmed Economy Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has dismissed assertions that pre-Budget leaks have damaged the UK economy, despite warnings fro...

#Economy #Politics #Leaks #Budget #Taxation #Labour Party #Conservative Party #Welfare

1 week ago

London mayor eyes £240m annual tourist levy as devolution bill advances

London mayor cautiously backs proposed tourist levy London Mayor Sadiq Khan has signaled support for plans to introduce a tourist levy on overnight visitors, a measure expected to be enabled thro...

#Economy #Tourism #Taxation #Local Government #Devolution

1 week ago

UK nuclear costs soar as report slams 'overly complex' regulations

UK nuclear costs soar as report slams 'overly complex' regulations A government-commissioned review has labeled the UK the "most expensive place in the world" to build nuclear power plants, citin...

#Infrastructure #Policy #Economy #Technology #Climate #Regulation #Energy

1 week ago

Japan bets billions on Hokkaido to revive chipmaking dominance by 2027

Japan's $12bn gamble: Turning Hokkaido into a semiconductor powerhouse Japan is pouring billions into transforming Hokkaido-its northernmost island known for dairy farms and ski resorts-into a gl...

#Innovation #Economy #Trade #Ai #Semiconductors #Technology #Geopolitics #Manufacturing

1 week ago

Canada Post and union reach tentative deal to end nationwide strike

Canada Post and union reach tentative deal to end strike Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), representing roughly 55,000 employees, announced a tentative agreement on Sun...

#Economy #Government #Labor #Logistics #Strike

1 week ago

UK Budget 2025: Reeves faces tight constraints amid economic and political pressures

UK Budget 2025: Reeves faces tight constraints amid economic and political pressures Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her second budget on Wednesday, culminating a months-long process marked...

#Economy #Debt #Politics #Cost Of Living #Budget #Taxation #Labour Party #Public Finance

1 week ago

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal for Telegraph titles

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal for Telegraph titles The publisher of the Daily Mail has struck a £500 million agreement to acquire the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, ending years o...

#Publishing #Media #Regulation #Mergers #Journalism

1 week ago

Rare 1939 Superman comic fetches record $9.12 million at auction

Brothers discover $9.12 million Superman comic in late mother's loft Three brothers uncovered a near-pristine copy of Superman #1 (June 1939) while clearing their mother's California loft last Ch...

#Pop Culture #Heritage #Auctions #Collectibles #Comics #Record Sale

1 week ago

South Africa Pushes G20 Agenda Amid US Absence and Rising Tensions

South Africa Pushes G20 Agenda Amid US Absence and Rising Tensions As South Africa prepares to host the G20 summit this weekend-the first African nation to do so-its ambitions to prioritize devel...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Climate #Multilateralism

2 weeks ago

UK budget retailers struggle as cost-of-living crisis reshapes shopping habits

Peckham's Poundland closure highlights wider struggles for UK discount retailers Residents of Peckham, south London, lost their local Poundland this week after 11 years, as the discount chain acc...

#Economy #Retail #Inflation #Cost Of Living #Consumer Behavior #High Street #Business Closure #Online Shopping

2 weeks ago

UK borrowing exceeds forecasts ahead of Chancellor’s Budget

UK borrowing exceeds forecasts ahead of Chancellor's Budget Public sector borrowing in the UK reached £17.4 billion in October, surpassing analyst expectations of £15 billion, according to the Of...

#Economy #Debt #Retail #Budget #Taxation #Fiscal Policy

2 weeks ago

Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant moves toward restart after Fukushima shutdown

Japan's largest nuclear plant nears restart after Fukushima Japan took a critical step Friday toward reviving the world's largest nuclear power facility, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, for the fir...

#Climate Policy #Energy #Nuclear #Disaster Recovery

2 weeks ago

Mercedes F1 valued at record $6bn as Toto Wolff sells 5% stake to CrowdStrike founder

Mercedes F1 hits $6bn valuation in record deal Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team has been valued at a record $6 billion after team principal Toto Wolff sold a 5% stake to American billionaire...

#Sports #Technology #Investment #Business #Mergers & Acquisitions #Motorsport #Valuation

2 weeks ago

PwC Chairman Warns AI May Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Amid Global Shifts

AI to Reshape Hiring at PwC, Chairman Says Artificial intelligence (AI) could curb the number of entry-level graduates hired by PwC, the firm's global chairman, Mohamed Kande, told the BBC, thoug...

#Economy #Trade #Ai #Technology #Regulation #Employment #Accounting

2 weeks ago

US market rally fades despite strong Nvidia, Walmart results as AI bubble fears persist

US market rally fades despite strong Nvidia, Walmart results as AI bubble fears persist A wave of positive US corporate earnings-including record sales at AI chipmaker Nvidia and retail giant Wal...

#Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Inflation #Stocks #Federal Reserve #Markets #Investing

2 weeks ago

UK Prime Minister attends G20 summit in Johannesburg amid Trump absence

UK Prime Minister arrives in Johannesburg for G20 summit British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer landed in Johannesburg on Friday to join world leaders at the annual G20 summit, emphasizing the s...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Summit

2 weeks ago

Cardamom farming in Kerala: High rewards meet relentless challenges

Cardamom farming in Kerala: High rewards meet relentless challenges Farmers in Kerala's lush hills cultivate one of the world's most expensive spices-cardamom-but face relentless challenges from...

#Innovation #Economy #Trade #Agriculture #Climate Change #Sustainability #Labor

2 weeks ago

Reliance halts Russian oil imports ahead of EU and US sanctions

Reliance halts Russian oil imports ahead of EU and US sanctions India's Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has ceased importing Russian crude oil for its export-focused refine...

#Economy #Trade #Geopolitics #Sanctions #Energy

2 weeks ago

US job growth rebounds in September, but unemployment edges higher

US job growth rebounds in September, but unemployment edges higher US employers added **119,000 jobs** in September-more than double analysts' forecasts-yet the unemployment rate rose slightly to...

#Economy #Ai #Inflation #Government Shutdown #Unemployment #Labor Market #Federal Reserve #Layoffs

2 weeks ago

Netherlands halts Nexperia intervention after China talks

Netherlands suspends Nexperia intervention following China negotiations The Dutch government announced Wednesday it would suspend its September intervention at Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semicondu...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Supply Chain #Semiconductors #Technology

2 weeks ago

Nvidia reports record $57bn revenue, defying AI spending concerns

Nvidia reports record $57bn revenue, defying AI spending concerns Nvidia posted stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday, reporting a **62% revenue surge to $57 billion** for the t...

#Earnings #Artificial Intelligence #Semiconductors #Technology #Investment #Stock Market #Trade Restrictions

2 weeks ago

MLB secures multi-year broadcast deals with Netflix, ESPN, and NBCUniversal

MLB expands reach with new streaming and broadcast partnerships Major League Baseball (MLB) has finalized a series of three-year agreements with leading media companies, including Netflix, ES...

#Sports #Streaming #Partnerships #Broadcasting #Media Rights

2 weeks ago

UK inflation dips to 3.6% in October as energy costs ease, but food prices climb again

UK inflation slows to 3.6% in October, yet food costs resume upward trend The UK's annual inflation rate declined to 3.6% in October, down from 3.8% in September, marking the slowest price growth...

#Economy #Inflation #Cost Of Living #Interest Rates #Energy Prices #Food Prices #Budget 2025 #Monetary Policy

2 weeks ago

Google’s $90bn AI bet rides on custom chips as bubble fears loom

Google's $90bn AI bet rides on custom chips as bubble fears loom Google CEO Sundar Pichai has staked the company's future on a high-risk, high-reward gamble: a $90 billion annual investment in ar...

#Innovation #Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Semiconductors #Geopolitics #Tech Bubble #Energy Crisis #Data Centers

2 weeks ago

White House apologizes to Hyundai after Georgia immigration raid

White House apologizes to Hyundai after Georgia immigration raid The White House personally apologized to Hyundai's chief executive, José Muñoz, following a controversial immigration raid at a Ge...

#Immigration #Diplomacy #Trade #Manufacturing #Labor

2 weeks ago

Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board amid Epstein email fallout

Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board amid Epstein email fallout Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has stepped down from the board of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, following th...

#Justice #Politics #Technology #Scandal #Corporate Governance #Resignation

2 weeks ago

HP seeks $1.7bn from late Mike Lynch’s estate over Autonomy fraud case

HP pursues $1.7bn claim against Mike Lynch's estate in High Court battle Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is demanding $1.7 billion from the estate of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, who di...

#Fraud #Litigation #Extradition #Corporate Governance #Maritime Accident

2 weeks ago

US court dismisses FTC antitrust case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp deals

US court dismisses FTC antitrust case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp deals A federal judge in Washington ruled Tuesday that Meta Platforms did not violate antitrust laws with its acquisiti...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Litigation #Antitrust

2 weeks ago

Pinkfong’s stock debut soars as ‘Baby Shark’ legacy fuels $400m valuation

Pinkfong's stock debut soars as 'Baby Shark' legacy fuels $400m valuation The South Korean children's media company behind Baby Shark, the most-watched YouTube video of all time, made a strong st...

#Entertainment #Business #Streaming #Viral Content #Ipo #Intellectual Property #Digital Media #Children’s Education

2 weeks ago

UK Government to Ban Ticket Resale Profits, Capping Prices at Face Value

UK Government to Ban Ticket Resale Profits, Capping Prices at Face Value The UK government will announce a ban on Wednesday on reselling live event tickets for profit, fulfilling a Labour electio...

#Entertainment #Economy #Consumer Rights #Fraud #Regulation

2 weeks ago

India’s election freebies drive victories but strain state finances

India's election freebies drive victories but strain state finances Cash handouts and material incentives have become a defining feature of India's electoral politics, with recent victories in Bi...

#Governance #Economy #Elections #Debt #Populism #Fiscal Policy #Welfare

2 weeks ago

Trump lifts tariffs on 200+ products in bid to ease cost-of-living pressures

Trump administration rolls back tariffs on key food imports amid affordability concerns The Trump administration last week eliminated tariffs on more than 200 products, including bananas, coffee,...

#Economy #Trade #Politics #Inflation #Consumer Prices

2 weeks ago

Canada’s Parliament Approves Carney’s Deficit Budget, Averting Early Election

Canada's Parliament Narrowly Backs Carney's C$78bn Deficit Budget Canada's parliament approved Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget late Tuesday, securing his minority Liberal govern...

#Economy #Trade #Debt #Politics #Climate #Budget #Election #Parliament

2 weeks ago

India’s Exports to US Rebound 14.5% in October Amid Tariff Pressures

India's Exports to US Rebound 14.5% in October Amid Tariff Pressures India's goods exports to the United States rose by 14.5% in October compared to September, marking the first increase in five...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Energy

2 weeks ago

Eminem sues Australian beachwear brand over ‘Swim Shady’ trademark dispute

Eminem sues Australian beachwear brand over 'Swim Shady' trademark dispute US rapper Eminem has filed a legal petition against Sydney-based beachwear company Swim Shady, arguing its name infringe...

#Entertainment #Legal #Business #Trademark #Intellectual Property

2 weeks ago

China’s $2.1 trillion global investment push exposes Western vulnerabilities in tech and intelligence

China's $2.1 trillion global investment push exposes Western vulnerabilities in tech and intelligence A landmark investigation reveals how Beijing's state-backed capital has quietly infiltrated...

#Trade #Semiconductors #Technology #Geopolitics #Investment #National Security #Espionage #Intelligence

2 weeks ago

Larry Summers steps back from public roles after Epstein emails released

Larry Summers withdraws from public commitments amid Epstein fallout Former Harvard president and U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announced Monday he would reduce public engagements after e...

#Justice #Politics #Scandal #Finance #Education

2 weeks ago

Google CEO warns of AI bubble risks in exclusive BBC interview

Google CEO warns of AI bubble risks in exclusive BBC interview Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai cautioned that no company-including Google-would escape unscathed if the artificial intelligence investme...

#Innovation #Economy #Technology #Investment #Climate #Jobs

2 weeks ago

Google CEO warns against blind trust in AI tools amid accuracy concerns

Google CEO cautions users on AI reliability in BBC interview Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Alphabet and Google, has urged users not to "blindly trust" artificial intelligence tools, emphasizi...

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US government shutdown relief fades as January deadline looms

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