Dollar Tree Bets On Wealthier Shoppers To Boost Sales
Dollar Tree is opening more stores in wealthier neighborhoods to attract higher-income shoppers and drive stronger sales growth.
Cryptocurrency Fuels Human Trafficking, Child Abuse, And Online Scams, Report Finds
Cryptocurrency use in human trafficking, child abuse, and online scams surged 85% in 2025, a new report finds.
Ireland Investigates X's Grok AI Amid Concerns Over Child And Adult Images
Ireland's Data Protection Commission investigates X's Grok AI over potential harmful sexualised images and GDPR violations.
Johnson & Johnson Faces New Talc Trial Loss As Jury Awards Damages
A Pennsylvania jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $250,000 in a new talc baby powder ovarian cancer trial loss.
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ByteDance Addresses Copyright Concerns As Disney Challenges Seedance 2.0
ByteDance says it will strengthen safeguards on Seedance 2.0 after Disney raised copyright concerns.
Wendy's Announces Nationwide Closures As 2026 Forecast Disappoints
Wendy's plans nationwide restaurant closures after an 11.3% U.S. sales drop and a weak 2026 earnings forecast.
Amazon's Ring Ends Partnership With Flock Safety After Super Bowl Ad Backlash
Amazon's Ring ends its planned Flock Safety partnership after Super Bowl ad sparks privacy concerns.
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Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War
Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.
Democratic Rep. Slams Trump Over Tariffs On Countries Sending Oil To Cuba: 'Designed To Cause a Humanitarian Collapse'
US Seizes Record $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Global 'Pig Butchering' Scheme Linked to Chen Zhi
China Retaliates Against Canada With Hefty Tariffs On Key Exports
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.
Novo Nordisk CEO Faces Investigation After Senate Reveals Ozempic And Wegovy Cost Up To 13 Times More In The US
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will face a Senate hearing over the high prices of weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic in the US.
Seized US Canned Food Company Looks to China, North Korea as Russian Sales Crash
China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports, Launches Google Antitrust Probe
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AI Startup Funding Surging Despite Sting of High Interest Rates
AI startups are riding a wave of fresh capital in 2025—even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at multi-decade highs. Instead of slowing down, the sector is posting some of its boldest funding figures yet, fueled by surging demand for both AI infrastructure and specialized applications.
Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades
On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.
Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility
"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.
Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges
President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.
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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Says These Entry-Level Jobs Will Be First to Be Replaced
Geoffrey Hinton warns graduates that AI is doubling in power every seven months, threatening entry-level jobs in call centres, marketing, and journalism with imminent replacement.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Tops Jamie Dimon With $47 Million Pay Package
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon earned a record $47 million in 2025, surpassing JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon.
Fashion Legend Valentino Garavani Dead at 93, Foundation Confirms
Fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93, with tributes pouring in for the iconic designer known for timeless glamour and Valentino red.
