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MICROSOFT
AI engineers across major tech companies are experiencing burnout and rushed product rollouts as they compete to outpace rivals, with pressure to deploy AI tools quickly.
ITALY-HEALTH-VIRUS-COLOSSEUM-CULTURE-HERITAGE-TOURISM
Australian facial recognition firm Outabox suffered a major breach of personal data and biometrics, prompting legal investigations and calls for stricter regulations to protect biometric privacy.
Ground beef
The USDA announced a nationwide recall of over 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart due to potential E. coli contamination. The beef originated from Cargill Meat Solutions in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Peloton Stock Plunges After Unveiling $1 Billion Loan to Refinance Debt
Peloton undergoes leadership change with CEO Barry McCarthy stepping down, accompanied by layoffs of 15% of staff, following disappointing fiscal third-quarter results.
DENMARK-HEALTH-PHARMACOLOGY-TECHNOLOGY
Novo Nordisk exceeded profit expectations in Q1 2024 with a 28% surge in net profit, driven by Wegovy's success.
Philippine Media Giant ABS-CBN Cancels Sky Cable Sale to PLDT
Renewable energy entrepreneur Leandro Leviste expands into media, acquiring an 8.5% stake in ABS-CBN Corp., with personal ties to former anchor Loren Legarda.
Universal Music Group Announces Job Cuts After TikTok Deal Talks Fail
Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok have resolved their recent dispute through a new licensing agreement.
US crude inventories reaching record highs led to further declines in oil prices, with West Texas Intermediate dropping below $80 per barrel, surprising traders and reducing investor confidence.
OpenAI Exposes Covert Influence, Threats from Russia, China, and Beyond
Anthropic, backed by Amazon, revealed an enterprise offering and iPhone app to Claude 3, to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Bitcoin Conference Draws Cryptocurrency Fans To Miami
Jack Dorsey voices support for anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University, criticizing law enforcement's response, while Elon Musk, who now owns Twitter, has backed Israeli causes.
INDIA-ECONOMY-WHATSAPP-FACEBOOK
WhatsApp threatens to leave India over potential changes to its encryption and user data policies mandated by the government, contesting the regulations at the Delhi High Court.
Popular Smart Phone Apps Of 2016
LinkedIn has entered the gaming industry to boost user engagement and retention by launching three puzzle games—Pinpoint, Queens, and Crossclimb—available on desktop and mobile platforms.
U.S. Economy Added More Jobs Than Expected In February, Labor Data Shows
US private sector jobs in April rose by 192,000, surpassing expectations and indicating a strong job market, but annual salary growth in some industries is still low.
Fast Food Chains Like McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Warring to Offer Best Deals for Customers: Here's All The Details
Inflation is causing distress among low-income Americans, reflected in reduced consumer spending and heightened price sensitivity, prompting concerns from major corporations like McDonald's.
Vox Media's 2022 Code Conference - Day 1
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is poised to enter the billionaire ranks soon, propelled by Google's AI-driven growth, with his leadership driving the stock to surge over 400% since 2015.
Tyson To Close Four Plants As Chicken Sales Weaken
A recent investigation has revealed that Tyson Foods has released 371 million pounds of toxic pollutants into US waterways, prompting calls for stricter regulations from environmental advocates and concerned citizens.
SWITZERLAND-ENVIRONMENT
Campaigners accuse developed nations like the US of blocking discussions on cutting plastic production, alleging influence from lobbyists, leading to delayed progress on a global treaty.
Taylor Swift Fans Descend On Melbourne Cricket Ground
Taylor Swift's wildly successful 'Eras tour' concerts in 2023, contributing $4.3 billion to GDP, spurred a booming underground market for fan merchandise, with estimated sales of $3 million on Etsy alone.
US-SPACE-AXIOM-ISS
Virtus Solis, led by former SpaceX engineer John Bucknell, aims to use SpaceX's Starship for affordable space-based solar power, envisioning large solar arrays in orbit to provide constant energy to Earth by 2030.
Wrexham v Milton Keynes Dons - Sky Bet League Two
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, known for owning Wrexham AFC, have acquired a stake in Mexican soccer team Club Necaxa.
NASA At Outernet London
Nokia plans to launch a groundbreaking 4G network to the moon this year to establish reliable communication beyond Earth.
US-ENTERTAINMENT-FILM-CINEMACON
Shari Redstone plans to shake up Paramount Global by replacing CEO Bob Bakish and opening the door for a merger with Skydance Media.
Preparations Are Made On The Eve Of The Coronation
The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) warns of potential price surges in bread, biscuits, and beer in the UK due to persistent wet weather.
ITALY-TOURISM-ECONOMY-HERITAGE
Venice counters over-tourism by implementing a $5 day-trip fee, but the city faces backlash from critics who question its effectiveness and impact on the city's authenticity.
TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY ROMAIN RAYNALDY
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warns that China's space advances could potentially spark lunar territorial disputes similar to those in the South China Sea.
TikTok influencers, previously strong supporters of President Biden's message. They express uncertainty and disappointment over his backing of a law requiring ByteDance to sell its TikTok stake, fearing its impact on their livelihoods and political outreach efforts.
UAE-URBANISM-SUNSET
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, is poised for a monumental relocation to a new $35 billion facility in the city-state's southern desert region within the next decade.
SINGAPORE-ECONOMY
Drs Thompson and Thomson (DTT) clinic denies any contractual ties with Bank of Singapore (BOS) amidst reports of staff terminations over alleged medical benefits misuse.
Chevron To Cut Up To 7,000 Jobs Due To Slump In Oil Prices
Chevron (CVX) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported a decline in first-quarter revenue compared to the previous year, citing lower margins on refined product sales, sparking concerns among investors about the potential impact on gas prices and the energy market.
US-AUTOMOBILE-ENVIRONMENT-TESLA
Tesla Cybertruck owners are exploring the potential to power their homes using their vehicle's battery, but the installation costs are proving steep, exceeding $30,000 for some.
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