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A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth

A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight

A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Texas Instruments gives dour Q1 profit forecast; shares fall

Texas Instruments forecast first-quarter profit below analysts' estimates on Thursday, as the analog chipmaker grapples with an inventory buildup in its key automotive

Texas Instruments gives dour Q1 profit forecast; shares fall
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump's high-wire act to transform US power grid won't be easy

President Donald Trump's oversight of an increasingly unreliable U.S. power grid requires swift action, he said this week, but there is no easy fix for

Trump's high-wire act to transform US power grid won't be easy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Appetite for IPOs is strong, but watch those valuations, analysts say

The tepid reception to Venture Global's ambitious valuation target shows companies need to set realistic expectations when going public, Wall Street

Appetite for IPOs is strong, but watch those valuations, analysts say
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

BMW joins Chinese EV makers in filing EU court challenge to tariffs

BMW has joined Chinese producers in filing a challenge at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs), according to

BMW joins Chinese EV makers in filing EU court challenge to tariffs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

'We've got to move forward' - Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump policy changes

President Trump has slashed a slew of EV-related policies, which could affect many states that have received billions of dollars in investment for electrification, notably Michigan

'We've got to move forward' - Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump policy changes
Arts|Asia|Business|Education|Technology

OpenAI faces new copyright case, from global publishers in India

Indian book publishers and their international counterparts have filed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in New Delhi, a

OpenAI faces new copyright case, from global publishers in India
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Meta to spend up to $65 billion this year to power AI goals, Zuckerberg says

Meta Platforms plans to spend as much as $65 billion this year to expand its AI infrastructure, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday, aiming to bolster the company's

Meta to spend up to $65 billion this year to power AI goals, Zuckerberg says
Election|Europe|Political|Technology

EU to test Facebook, X and others on disinformation ahead of German election

The European Commission has asked social media giants including Facebook, TikTok and X to take part in a test to see whether they are doing enough to counter disinformation in the

EU to test Facebook, X and others on disinformation ahead of German election
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped

For decades, red light therapy has been an adjunct treatment for numerous ailments. But it may not work for all the medical conditions that supporters say it does.

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped
Crime|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Reproductive health care faces legal and surveillance challenges post-Roe – new research offers guidance

Patients rely on abortion clinics to protect their privacy. The providers have work to do to catch up to today’s digital surveillance threats.

Reproductive health care faces legal and surveillance challenges post-Roe – new research offers guidance
Science|Technology

One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies? 100 years ago, a young Edwin Hubble settled astronomy’s ‘Great Debate’

Hubble’s work pushed the field of astronomy forward, starting with his paper demonstrating that some objects exist outside our galaxy.

One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies? 100 years ago, a young Edwin Hubble settled astronomy’s ‘Great Debate’
Health|Science|Technology

Microgravity in space may cause cancer − but on Earth, mimicking weightlessness could help researchers develop treatments

Cells function differently under low gravity conditions. Rather than send lab samples to space, researchers are developing Earth-bound tools to more easily study microgravity’s effects on biology.

Microgravity in space may cause cancer − but on Earth, mimicking weightlessness could help researchers develop treatments
Political|Technology|US

President Trump promises to make government efficient − and he’ll run into the same roadblocks as Presidents Taft, Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Carter, Reagan, Clinton and Bush, among others

He wants to change government and the role it plays in a big way. Congress might make that hard.

President Trump promises to make government efficient − and he’ll run into the same roadblocks as Presidents Taft, Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Carter, Reagan, Clinton and Bush, among others
Political|Technology|US

The technology that runs Congress lags so far behind the modern world that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut

The information systems Congress uses have existed largely unchanged for decades, while the world has experienced an information revolution.

The technology that runs Congress lags so far behind the modern world that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut
Education|Technology

Navigating deepfakes and synthetic media: This course helps students demystify artificial intelligence technologies

Students learn skills to help them distinguish fact from fiction in the world of AI.

Navigating deepfakes and synthetic media: This course helps students demystify artificial intelligence technologies
Business|Economy|Technology|US

AT&T secures $850 million from sale-leaseback of real estate to Reign Capital

AT&T said on Friday it has secured $850 million through the sale-leaseback of its underused central office facilities that house its legacy copper networks to real estate development firm

AT&T secures $850 million from sale-leaseback of real estate to Reign Capital
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Technology|US

ECB pitches digital euro as response to Trump's crypto push

Euro zone banks need a digital euro to respond to U.S.

ECB pitches digital euro as response to Trump's crypto push
Business|Europe|Technology

Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation

Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain

Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation
Science|Technology|World

Two mysterious fast radio bursts originated from wildly different places in space

Two mysterious fast radio bursts originated from wildly different places in space

Two mysterious fast radio bursts originated from wildly different places in space
Political|Technology|US

What Americans think about Trump and Musk's plans for the federal government: AP-NORC poll

Americans see the federal government as rife with corruption, inefficiency and red tape — but they’re less sure about whether Elon Musk is the right person to fix it

What Americans think about Trump and Musk's plans for the federal government: AP-NORC poll
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Verizon wireless subscriber growth hits 5-yr high, profit view weak

Verizon Communications on Friday reported its best quarterly wireless subscriber growth in five years, fueled by robust demand for its customizable myPlan, Black

Verizon wireless subscriber growth hits 5-yr high, profit view weak
Political|Technology

Democrat overseeing DOGE shares what she believes Musk is planning to do

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), ranking member of the DOGE subcommittee, joins CNN's Kasie hunt to discuss what she believes Elon Musk plans to do with the federal agency.

Democrat overseeing DOGE shares what she believes Musk is planning to do
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Technology|US

U.S. whistleblower says Mastercard, Visa failed to stop payments for child sex abuse material on OnlyFans

Mastercard and Visa failed to stop their payment networks from laundering proceeds from child sexual abuse material and sex trafficking on the popular website OnlyFans, according to

U.S. whistleblower says Mastercard, Visa failed to stop payments for child sex abuse material on OnlyFans
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

In Davos, European executives join Trump's call for action on deregulation

Business leaders in Davos joined calls by U.S.

In Davos, European executives join Trump's call for action on deregulation
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

U.S. lawmakers are light on crypto heading into new Trump era

By Douglas Gillison, Tom Bergin, Chris Prentice and Isla Binnie WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to usher in a boom time for crypto but a Reuters review shows very few

U.S. lawmakers are light on crypto heading into new Trump era
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Fed's rate-cut view set to test resurgent US stocks rally

The Federal Reserve's first meeting of 2025 in the coming week stands to test the resurgence in U.S. stocks as investors gauge the extent of more equity-

Fed's rate-cut view set to test resurgent US stocks rally
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Russians could face jail for divulging logistics of sanctioned goods

A Russian draft law proposes punishment of up to seven years in prison and heavy fines for the public disclosure of information about the supply chains of sanctioned goods imported

Russians could face jail for divulging logistics of sanctioned goods
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Japan's JERA plans to expand US LNG purchases to diversify energy supply

Japan's top LNG buyer, JERA, plans to increase its purchases of liquefied natural gas from the United States to diversify its supply and meet demand

Japan's JERA plans to expand US LNG purchases to diversify energy supply
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

Indonesia in talks to buy Russian-Indian missile as President Prabowo visits Delhi, sources say

Indonesia and India will discuss boosting defence ties, including a potential deal to sell Russian-Indian supersonic cruise missiles to Jakarta, during the

Indonesia in talks to buy Russian-Indian missile as President Prabowo visits Delhi, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Global equity funds gain inflows on Fed rate cut hopes, Trump's AI plans

Global equity funds gained a fourth weekly inflow in five weeks in the week through Jan. 22 spurred by optimism for U.S.

Global equity funds gain inflows on Fed rate cut hopes, Trump's AI plans
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

EU Commission completes probe into X, to decide fine, reports Handelsblatt

The European Commission has completed its initial probe into social media platform X and will soon decide to impose a fine worth millions of euros, Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper

EU Commission completes probe into X, to decide fine, reports Handelsblatt
Business|Europe|Technology

Google steps up fight against fake reviews after UK probe

Google will do more to tackle fake reviews, including sanctioning UK businesses and people involved in manipulating star ratings, Britain's competition regulator said on

Google steps up fight against fake reviews after UK probe
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology|World

NTT DATA boss calls for global standards on AI regulation at Davos

The chief executive of Japanese IT company NTT DATA said global standards in regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) would reduce risks in the

NTT DATA boss calls for global standards on AI regulation at Davos
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan Q4 GDP growth misses forecasts; Trump could cloud 2025 outlook

Taiwan's trade-dependent economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter of 2024 but managed the fastest growth in three years last year at 4.3%,

Taiwan Q4 GDP growth misses forecasts; Trump could cloud 2025 outlook
Business|Europe|Technology

Spain's Indra to buy Hispasat from Redeia for $679 million, El Pais reports

Spanish defence and technology company Indra was set to buy satellite operator Hispasat from Redeia for 650 million euros ($679 million) to expand in the space industry, daily

Spain's Indra to buy Hispasat from Redeia for $679 million, El Pais reports
Business|Technology|US|World

Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start

Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem
Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Ericsson's Q4 revenue, core profit rises on US demand recovery

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson reported on Friday a rise in fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted operating profit as its mainstay North American market returned to

Ericsson's Q4 revenue, core profit rises on US demand recovery
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

LG Energy Solution cuts capex on slowing EV demand after Q4 loss

South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Friday it plans to cut capital expenditure by up to 30% this year on slowing electrical

LG Energy Solution cuts capex on slowing EV demand after Q4 loss
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US

Rivian says other automakers 'knocking on door' about tech from VW joint venture

A joint venture between U.S. electric pickup and SUV maker Rivian and Volkswagen is in talks with other automakers about supplying their software and

Rivian says other automakers 'knocking on door' about tech from VW joint venture
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Australia's corporate watchdog assessing regulatory response options after ASX CHESS outage

Australia's corporate regulator said on Friday it was assessing all options for a regulatory response, after bourse operator ASX's clearing and settlement software CHESS broke down last

Australia's corporate watchdog assessing regulatory response options after ASX CHESS outage
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

Tesla launches new Model Y in US, Canada, Europe weeks after China

Elon Musk's Tesla launched a new higher-priced version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in the United States, Canada and Europe on Thursday, weeks after it was first released in China.

Tesla launches new Model Y in US, Canada, Europe weeks after China
Business|Europe|Technology

Rolls-Royce wins $11 billion contract to power UK nuclear submarines

Britain said on Friday it had awarded Rolls-Royce a 9 billion pound ($11 billion) eight-year contract to design, make and support the nuclear reactors that power its fleet of

Rolls-Royce wins $11 billion contract to power UK nuclear submarines
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump waves off criticism from Elon Musk on AI announcement

U.S.

Trump waves off criticism from Elon Musk on AI announcement
Election|Political|Technology|US

Meta seeks urgent fix to AI chatbot's confusion on name of US president

The inability of Meta's AI chatbot to identify the current president of the United States was elevated to urgent status by the Facebook owner this week, requiring a

Meta seeks urgent fix to AI chatbot's confusion on name of US president
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Blackstone to buy $1 billion Virginia power plant near data centers

The unit of Blackstone dedicated to investments in the energy industry has agreed to acquire Potomac Energy Center, the asset manager told Reuters on Thursday, in a deal

Blackstone to buy $1 billion Virginia power plant near data centers
Political|Technology|US

Trump orders AI action plan and more work erasing Biden's AI efforts

U.S.

Trump orders AI action plan and more work erasing Biden's AI efforts
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump shrugs off Elon Musk’s criticism of AI announcement: ‘He hates one of the people’

Trump shrugs off Elon Musk’s criticism of AI announcement: ‘He hates one of the people’

Trump shrugs off Elon Musk’s criticism of AI announcement: ‘He hates one of the people’
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

Billionaire McCourt says he is open to teaming up on a TikTok bid

U.S. businessman Frank McCourt is open to teaming up with other buyers on a bid to take over the U.S. operations of TikTok as long as he can maintain

Billionaire McCourt says he is open to teaming up on a TikTok bid
Political|Technology|US

Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says “act as barriers to American AI innovation.”

Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'
Business|Political|Technology|US

Rivian to launch hands-free driving system in 2025, 'eyes-off' in 2026, CEO says

Electric-vehicle maker Rivian plans to launch its advanced hands-free driver assistance systems in 2025 and its "eyes-off" systems in 2026, CEO RJ Scaringe

Rivian to launch hands-free driving system in 2025, 'eyes-off' in 2026, CEO says
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

High-tech backpacks help the homeless stay connected to services

High-tech backpacks help the homeless stay connected to services

High-tech backpacks help the homeless stay connected to services
Crime|Technology|US

New tech for Postal Service's blue mailboxes aims to deter theft as robberies rise

New tech for Postal Service's blue mailboxes aims to deter theft as robberies rise

New tech for Postal Service's blue mailboxes aims to deter theft as robberies rise
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EV maker Nikola exploring options including potential sale, Bloomberg News reports (Jan. 23)

EV maker Nikola

EV maker Nikola exploring options including potential sale, Bloomberg News reports (Jan. 23)
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Families receive communication tablets to help kids with special needs

Families receive communication tablets to help kids with special needs

Families receive communication tablets to help kids with special needs
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Stripe accidentally sends image of cartoon duck to laid-off employees

Stripe accidentally sends image of cartoon duck to laid-off employees

Stripe accidentally sends image of cartoon duck to laid-off employees
Crime|Technology|US

Woman pleads guilty in tech support scam that targeted older victims

Woman pleads guilty in tech support scam that targeted older victims

Woman pleads guilty in tech support scam that targeted older victims
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile

U.S.

Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI unveils tool to automate web tasks as AI agents take center-stage

Generative artificial intelligence heavyweight OpenAI on Thursday previewed an AI agent that can carry out tasks on the web for users, as it seeks to enhance its chatbot amid intensifying

OpenAI unveils tool to automate web tasks as AI agents take center-stage
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Ericsson ready to take advantage of Trump's tech policies, CTO says in Davos

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson expects the United States to continue to be at the forefront of technology development under President Donald

Ericsson ready to take advantage of Trump's tech policies, CTO says in Davos
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

A new hot commodity on eBay: Phones with TikTok installed

A new hot commodity on eBay: Phones with TikTok installed

A new hot commodity on eBay: Phones with TikTok installed
Crime|Technology|US

Device helps police detect drugs safely

Device helps police detect drugs safely

Device helps police detect drugs safely
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Behind $500 billion AI data center plan, US startups jockey with tech giants 

- This week's announcement by President Donald Trump of a massive private-sector investment to build more AI data centers casts a spotlight on

Behind $500 billion AI data center plan, US startups jockey with tech giants 
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

Epic Games kicks off plan to add third-party games to own mobile store

"Fortnite" maker Epic Games said on Thursday it will add 19 third-party games to its own marketplace app on Google's Android globally and 16 games on Apple's iOS in the European Union.

Epic Games kicks off plan to add third-party games to own mobile store
Business|Technology

Perplexity debuts AI assistant on Android to challenge Alexa, ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity launched an agent-based assistant for Android devices on Thursday as it looks to take on larger rival OpenAI's ChatGPT and incumbent assistants

Perplexity debuts AI assistant on Android to challenge Alexa, ChatGPT
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media

Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Comcast launches Sports & News TV package to attract streaming customers

Comcast announced on Thursday the launch of Sports & News TV, a new video package for its Xfinity internet customers, as part of its strategy to remain competitive in the streaming era.

Comcast launches Sports & News TV package to attract streaming customers
Business|Technology|US

CNN announces layoffs as it revamps its schedule and digital strategy

CNN announces layoffs as it revamps its schedule and digital strategy

CNN announces layoffs as it revamps its schedule and digital strategy
Europe|Political|Technology

Italian deal with Starlink would not be security risk, space agency says

A possible deal between Italy and Elon Musk's Starlink for secure satellite communications would not pose a security risk, the head of national space agency ASI said on Thursday.

Italian deal with Starlink would not be security risk, space agency says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Chinese EV makers file challenges to tariffs at EU court

Chinese electric vehicle makers BYD, Geely and SAIC have challenged the EU's import tariffs at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), filings on

Chinese EV makers file challenges to tariffs at EU court
Business|Political|Technology|US

CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business

CNN is expected to lay off about 200 of its employees, or 6% of its workforce, in part of a shift toward a more digital-oriented future

CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|US

CNN to cut jobs by 6% amid digital push

Warner Bros Discovery-owned CNN will lay off about 6% of its workforce as the TV news outlet continues to shift its focus toward a more digital-centric strategy, according to an internal

CNN to cut jobs by 6% amid digital push
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology|US

PayPal fined by New York for cybersecurity failures

PayPal will pay a $2 million civil fine over cybersecurity failures that led to the exposure of customers' Social Security numbers in late 2022, New York

PayPal fined by New York for cybersecurity failures
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor

As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies on his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal

With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor
Business|Opinion|Science|Technology

Mark Zuckerberg thinks workplaces need to ‘man up’ − here’s why that’s bad for all employees, no matter their gender

Do companies need to embrace a more diesel-fueled, meat-eating mentality? Many already do – and the results aren’t pretty, according to business research.

Mark Zuckerberg thinks workplaces need to ‘man up’ − here’s why that’s bad for all employees, no matter their gender
Health|Science|Technology

Meet phosphine, a gas commonly used for industrial fumigation that can damage your lungs, heart and liver

While scientists still aren’t sure how phosphine wreaks so much havoc on the body, some are developing medications that can help mitigate the harm it causes.

Meet phosphine, a gas commonly used for industrial fumigation that can damage your lungs, heart and liver
Business|Europe|Technology

Today’s CEOs are the last to manage all-human workforces, says Marc Benioff

Today’s CEOs are the last to manage all-human workforces, says Marc Benioff

Today’s CEOs are the last to manage all-human workforces, says Marc Benioff
Business|Europe|Technology

UK watchdog targets Apple, Google mobile ecosystems with new digital market powers

Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS are facing fresh scrutiny from Britain’s competition watchdog, which unveiled investigations targeting the two tech giants’ mobile phone ecosystems under new powers to crack down on digital market abuses

UK watchdog targets Apple, Google mobile ecosystems with new digital market powers
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Britain appeals to Big Tech with change of regulatory guard

Britain's choice of a former Amazon executive to chair its antitrust regulator is a clear pitch for investment, including from Big

Britain appeals to Big Tech with change of regulatory guard
Education|Health|Technology

Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain

Digital screens are pervasive at work and in homes and schools stores

Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

EU Commission investigates depth of EU safety net for stablecoin holders

The European Commission is investigating the extent to which EU rules on crypto assets protect the redemption rights of the bloc's investors in identical e-money

EU Commission investigates depth of EU safety net for stablecoin holders
Business|Europe|Technology|US

One Tech Tip: How to delete Facebook, Instagram and Threads if you don't like Meta's changes

Some Facebook, Instagram and Threads users are wondering whether to delete their accounts after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s announced changes to content rules and plans to its fact-checking program

One Tech Tip: How to delete Facebook, Instagram and Threads if you don't like Meta's changes
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

General Atlantic CEO says he is optimistic on TikTok deal in the US

The CEO of investment firm General Atlantic, a board member of TikTok's parent company, said on Thursday that he was optimistic that a deal to keep the short-video app

General Atlantic CEO says he is optimistic on TikTok deal in the US
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GE Aerospace optimistic about 2025, stock jumps

GE Aerospace on Thursday forecast stronger profit in 2025, saying it is better prepared to meet jet engine demand with progress in resolving

GE Aerospace optimistic about 2025, stock jumps
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Stocks hover near new records, oil ebbs

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a frenetic first three days of the new Donald Trump presidency, buoyant Wall Street stocks hovered near new record highs -

Stocks hover near new records, oil ebbs
Business|Technology|US

Ford to recall over 270,000 US vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says

Ford Motor is recalling 272,817 vehicles in the United States on concerns over battery failure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.

Ford to recall over 270,000 US vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

S&P 500 notches closing record with focus on Trump comments, earnings

The benchmark S&P 500 rose to a record closing high on Thursday, as investors assessed a mixed bag of corporate earnings and digested comments from

S&P 500 notches closing record with focus on Trump comments, earnings
Americas|Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

US fintech firm Broadridge to boost India headcount by 26% in 3 years, top exec says

By Sai Ishwarbharath B BENGALURU - U.S. fintech firm Broadridge Financial will expand its India tech staff by 26% to 6,800 people over three years as it gears up to sell its products in the world's

US fintech firm Broadridge to boost India headcount by 26% in 3 years, top exec says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Nissan to procure EV batteries from SK On for US market, Nikkei reports

Nissan Motor plans to procure batteries for electric vehicles sold in the U.S. from South Korea's SK On from around 2028 onwards, the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday, as the

Nissan to procure EV batteries from SK On for US market, Nikkei reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Asian tech fundraising to expand 10% in 2025, says Citi

Citi expects increased momentum in Asian fundraising for tech companies into 2025, driven by developments in artificial intelligence and robust activity in India and Taiwan, the Wall

Asian tech fundraising to expand 10% in 2025, says Citi
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Pope decries 'crisis of truth' in AI message to Davos forum

Pope Francis on Thursday urged political, economic and business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to keep close oversight of the development

Pope decries 'crisis of truth' in AI message to Davos forum
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

China made a bet decades ago because it couldn’t compete with the US on cars. That bet is paying off big

China made a bet decades ago because it couldn’t compete with the US on cars. That bet is paying off big

China made a bet decades ago because it couldn’t compete with the US on cars. That bet is paying off big
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Davos 2025: Trump leaves an impression with his video address to the World Economic Forum

U.S. President Donald Trump drew pockets of laughter and a few moans with his blunt comments to an international audience while appearing by video link at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland

Davos 2025: Trump leaves an impression with his video address to the World Economic Forum
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

HSBC's payments app closure puts around 400 jobs at risk, source says

HSBC's decision to shutter international payments app Zing is likely to trigger around 400 job losses, a source familiar with the matter said, as CEO Georges

HSBC's payments app closure puts around 400 jobs at risk, source says
Asia|Business|Technology

ByteDance plans $20 billion capex in 2025, mostly on AI, sources say

ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, has earmarked over 150 billion yuan ($20.64 billion) in capital expenditure for this year, much of which will be centred on artificial

ByteDance plans $20 billion capex in 2025, mostly on AI, sources say
Crime|Europe|Health|Technology

Families sue TikTok in France over teen suicides they say are linked to harmful content

Seven families are suing TikTok in France, accusing the platform of failing to moderate harmful content and exposing children to life-threatening material

Families sue TikTok in France over teen suicides they say are linked to harmful content
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Japan's Nidec posts higher third-quarter operating profit

Japanese electric motor maker Nidec posted a 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday as the company said it benefited from strong demand for data centre power generators

Japan's Nidec posts higher third-quarter operating profit
Business|Europe|Technology

Meta's revised paid ad-free service may breach EU privacy laws, consumer group says

Meta Platforms' revised no-ads subscription service may still breach EU consumer and privacy laws in addition to antitrust rules, the European Consumer Organisation

Meta's revised paid ad-free service may breach EU privacy laws, consumer group says
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

India watchdog faults probe of Foxconn hiring, orders new inquiry

India's powerful human rights watchdog has admonished labor officials for failure to adequately investigate evidence of employment

India watchdog faults probe of Foxconn hiring, orders new inquiry