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Affirm Expands Partnership With Walmart for 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Self-Checkout Feature

Affirm Expands Partnership With Walmart for 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Self-Checkout Feature

Financial tech company Affirm has announced its expansion of services with Walmart to bring the company's flexible pay-over-time options to self-checkout kiosks in over 4,500 of the retailer's US stores.


Oil Giant BP Pauses All Tanker Transits Through Red Sea Due to Houthi Attack Fears

Oil giant British Petroleum (BP) has temporarily halted all its tanker transits via the Red Sea after attacks on ships by Iranian-backed Houthi militants based in Yemen escalated.

Southwest Airlines Hit With $140 Million Fine for 2022 Holiday Meltdown That Stranded Millions

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a $140 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for numerous violations of consumer protection laws during the December 2022 holiday meltdown.

Japan's Nippon Steel to Buy US Steel in a Deal Valued at $14.9 Billion

Japan's Nippon Steel has secured a deal to buy US Steel for $14.9 billion. Japan's Nippon Steel has secured a deal to buy US Steel for $14. 9 billion.


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Shipping Giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Suspend Red Sea Travel After Houthi Rebel Attacks
Shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have temporarily suspended their container ship travel through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Middle East, citing security risks.
Chuck E. Cheese Reportedly Taps Goldman Sachs to Help With Potential Sale
Chuck E. Cheese, the popular US restaurant chain that came out from bankruptcy three years ago, is reportedly considering a sale amid acquisition interest.
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SEC Approves Ether ETFs, Marking Major Milestone for Cryptocurrency Industry
JPMorgan Chase analysts foresee a potential shift in the cryptocurrency market dynamics next year, predicting that ethereum will outperform bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Disney Is About to Lose Exclusive Rights to Original Mickey Mouse: Here's What to Know
The iconic "Steamboat Willie" version of Mickey Mouse is poised to enter the public domain in 2024, marking the end of a 95-year copyright period for Disney.
LinkedIn Cancels Plan to Move to Microsoft Azure — Here's Why?
LinkedIn has opted not to proceed with its plan to relocate its data center technology to Microsoft's Azure cloud.
In Historic Decision, US Greenlights a New Nuclear Reactor That Doesn’t Use Water for Cooling
In a historic move, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has given California startup Kairos Power a construction permit for its Hermes demonstration reactor that departed from traditional nuclear reactor cooling method.
Etsy to Axe 11% of Its Workforce as Weak Sales Persist Into Holiday Season
Etsy is set to reduce its workforce by 11% as part of a broader effort to restructure and streamline costs amid challenging market conditions.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to Sell Insider Shares at $97 Each in Tender Offer, Making Its Value Closer to $180 Billion: Report
SpaceX will reportedly sell insider shares at $97 each in a tender offer, a price increase that brings the valuation of the Elon Musk-owned space and satellite company closer to $180 billion.
Boeing Makes Further Job Cuts, Slashes 50% of Its Strategy Teams, Report Says
Boeing has reportedly executed more substantial cuts than anticipated in its strategy teams. Boeing has reportedly executed more substantial cuts than anticipated in its strategy teams.