Writer aims to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic by using a cost-effective approach, spending only $700,000 to develop models and raising $200 million to reach a $1.9 billion valuation.

Shein allegedly sold "authenticated" Coach bags, according to a fashion content creator, but Coach clarified it has no affiliation with the retailer and does not authenticate third-party purchases.

The US government is pursuing a breakup of Google due to its illegal monopoly in the search engine market, aiming to promote competition.

A Chinese court auctioned a bankrupt millionaire's last asset, a bottle of Sprite, sparking criticism over wasted judicial resources.

An American woman dies from the banned Sarco Pod or Suicide Capsule in Switzerland, prompting a criminal investigation after parliament said it's illegal.

China aims to revive its economy despite missing new stimulus measures, disappointing investors.

Rolls-Royce opens an exclusive Private Office in New York, Manhattan for ultra-wealthy clients seeking customized cars.

US cigarette sales are declining due to rising vape use, prompting convenience store to explore mergers and pricing strategies.

Major food companies accused of shrinkflation or charging the same or higher prices for reduced product sizes, while paying lower taxes than average Americans.

Equinor invested $2.5 billion for a 9.8% stake in Danish offshore wind developer Orsted to expand its renewable energy portfolio despite sector challenges.

Taylor Swift has become the world's richest female musician, surpassing Rihanna with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, primarily from her music and tours.

The EU has imposed new tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese electric vehicles to protect its car industry from perceived unfair subsidies.

US East and Gulf Coast ports have reopened after dockworkers secured a 62% wage increase, but clearing a backlog of ships will take two to three weeks.

American Airlines is using machine learning to speed up gate allocation, reducing taxi times and fuel usage by analyzing real-time flight data.

The San José, a Spanish galleon that sank in 1708, contains treasures worth $7-$18 billion, but ownership disputes involve several claimants and remain unresolved.

Amazon plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the holiday rush as e-commerce sales are expected to soar.

The U.S. added two Chinese firms, a steel manufacturer and an artificial sweetener maker, to its Uyghur forced labor blacklist, bringing the total to 75 companies.

The FTC has warned major US seafood restaurants about misleading claims that imported seafood is locally caught, following complaints from the local fishing industry.

African swine fever is severely impacting Italy's $22 billion pork industry, causing mass pig slaughter, export bans, and financial losses.

Mining giant Fortescue rejects the "fantasy" of net zero by 2050, instead aiming for "real zero" by 2040, urging immediate action to reduce carbon emissions and stop burning fossil fuels.

Boeing faces another safety concerns as the NTSB warns that over 40 foreign operators may be using 737 aircraft with potentially faulty rudder components, raising fears of loss of control.

Mastercard plans to simplify subscription management by acquiring Minna Technologies, aiming to enhance consumer experience.

A chemical plant fire in Georgia has forced over 90,000 residents and businesses to shelter in place, with the EPA detecting chlorine in the air.

Nestlé UK saw a 98% rise in pre-tax profit and 7.4% increase in sales in 2023, despite ongoing inflation and supply chain pressures.

US East and Gulf Coast port workers plan to strike at Tuesday, potentially halting half of the nation's shipping and costing the US economy $5 billion daily due to a standoff over pay.

Oil prices saw a slight increase following Israel's airstrike that killed the Hezbollah leader, but no significant disruptions to oil supplies are expected as the market anticipates no major war between Iran and Israel.

Pfizer's goal to provide affordable medicines to 45 poor nations struggles with bureaucracy, reaching only 10 countries so far.

Cathay Pacific permanently banned a Chinese couple from flying after a viral video showed them harassing a fellow passenger over a reclined seat during a 17-hour flight.

Abortion organizations are cutting aid due to declining donations and rising travel costs, leaving many women unable to afford necessary procedures and travel expenses.

Southwest Airlines will cut operations in Atlanta by April 2025, reducing weekly flights from 567 to 381 and impacting over 300 employees.