Business Economy Retailers brace for a cautious holiday season as consumer sentiment cools.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 25, 2024 A late Black Friday and an unusually warm October have led to a sluggish start for seasonal sales,… Read More
Read More AI Alchemy AI technology has made it possible for anyone to become a target of deepfake pornography. Here’s how to safeguard yourself.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 13, 2024 Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer specializing in online harassment, explains that anyone can become a victim of deepfake porn,… Read More
Read More Business Volkswagen has announced a $5.8 billion partnership with Rivian, a competitor to Tesla.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 13, 2024 Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla competitor Rivian have formed a joint venture, with VW increasing its investment in… Read More
Read More Business Economy Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winnersByMichelle ThompsonNovember 13, 2024 Financial markets responded to Donald Trump’s presidential win with a strong rally, despite concerns about his tariffs, tax… Read More
Read More Economy UK job growth is slowing, with businesses cautioning that budget changes may impact hiring and raise costs.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 13, 2024 Unemployment is rising, driven by concerns over hikes in employers’ national insurance contributions. The UK’s job market showed… Read More
Read More Current Affairs Diplomats are concerned about the impact of Trump’s victory on global stability and what it means for the future.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 12, 2024 As Donald Trump’s re-election stirs global concerns, diplomats at the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, are apprehensive… Read More
Read More Business 23andMe will lay off 40% of its workforce as part of a restructuring effort.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 12, 2024 23andMe, the struggling genetic testing company, will lay off 40% of its workforce, or 200 employees, as part… Read More
Read More Current Affairs Trump appoints Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador and Tom Homan as border czar.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 12, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump has named two key appointees for his upcoming administration. Tom Homan, former acting director of… Read More
Read More AI Alchemy An LJ Hooker branch used AI to create a real estate listing that included references to schools that don’t exist.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 12, 2024 The agency apologized after an ad claimed a house in Farley, NSW, was near two “excellent” schools, despite… Read More
Read More Business Economy China approves a $1.4 trillion debt plan to stimulate its slowing economy.ByMichelle ThompsonNovember 11, 2024 China has greenlit a 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) plan to stimulate its economy by letting local governments… Read More