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Microsoft Surpasses Apple as World’s Most Valuable Public Company

Microsoft has emerged as the most valuable publicly traded company, outpacing Apple. In a significant shift of financial standings, Microsoft emerged as the most valuable publicly traded company on Friday after briefly outpacing Apple during intraday trading Thursday.


How Vladimir Putin's Health Compares to Joe Biden's: Russian Doctor Touts Russia's President 'Excellent' Health

Russia's President Vladimir Putin received a surprise diagnosis during his visit to Chukotka in the country's Far East.

Oil Prices Surge After US, Britain Strike Back at Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Oil prices jumped 2% on Friday as the United States (US) and Britain launched air and sea strikes in Yemen against the Houthi militants.

Hunter Biden Enters Not Guilty Plea on Tax Evasion Charges After Deal Falls Apart

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has entered a not guilty plea to nine felony and misdemeanor tax charges during his initial appearance in a California courtroom.


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China Eases Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Amid Economic Slowdown
China has unveiled its plan to boost tourism by relaxing visa requirements. China has unveiled its plan to boost tourism by relaxing visa requirements to make it easier for foreigners to travel to the country for business, education, and tours.
Joe Biden to Send High-Level Delegation to Taiwan After Its Election That Might Anger China
President Joe Biden is set to dispatch an unofficial delegation of former top officials to Taiwan following its presidential election, a move that could further strain the US-China relations.
US SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs a Day After Its 'Hacked' X Account Prematurely Shared Such News
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country.
SAP Agrees to Pay Over $230 Million to Settle Bribery Charges, US Authorities Say
German enterprise tech company SAP has agreed to pay more than $230 million to settle investigations into "recidivist" bribery practices in seven countries, US authorities said.
Former OpenAI Researcher Publishes 165-Page AI Essay, Expects Human-Level AI by 2027
OpenAI has launched two new product offerings: the GPT Store and the ChatGPT Team, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday.
Russia Is Spending Big Chunk of Money on Defense That It's Draining the Rest of the Economy
A former central bank official in Russia said the war in Ukraine is taking much of the nation's financial resources.
World Bank Warns Global Economy Set for Weakest Growth Since Pandemic, Hitting Poorer Nations Hardest
Global economic growth is expected to decelerate for the third straight year in 2024, extending poverty in many developing countries, the World Bank warned.
SEC X Account Displays Fake Approval of Bitcoin ETFs — What to Know
The official account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on X displayed a false post claiming the agency's approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for trading.
Elon Musk's X to Introduce Peer-to-Peer Payments This Year
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has revealed its plans to introduce peer-to-peer payments this year.
Walmart Unveils Plans to Use AI, Drones to Improve Customers' Shopping Experiences
Walmart has revealed its ambitious foray into artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology to improve its customers' shopping experience.