Chinese police prey on small businesses looking for cash
As municipalities face budget shortfalls, police are crossing provincial borders to collect fines and drain corporate cash. Companies call it a shakedown.
Asian currencies, Chinese stocks hit by Trump tariffs: analysts
(Bloomberg) — Markets are likely to remain under pressure as traders reassess their positions after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would impose trade tariffs on… Read More »Asian currencies, Chinese stocks hit by Trump tariffs: analysts
Margrethe Vestager, the world's top tech agent, makes her departure
Margrethe Vestager, the European Union's antitrust regulator who has put the harms of technology on the global agenda, reflected on a decade of cracking down… Read More »Margrethe Vestager, the world's top tech agent, makes her departure
Trial of controversial Alzheimer's drug halted after disappointing results
Cassava Sciences said the drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Elon Musk confirms he's limiting people's ability to share outside news on X
Elon Musk appears to confirm that his social media company X, formerly Twitter, is throttling traffic to other websites by suppressing posts containing external links.… Read More »Elon Musk confirms he's limiting people's ability to share outside news on X
Nvidia's new AI audio model can synthesize sounds that never existed
At this point, anyone who follows AI research has long been familiar with generative models that can synthesize speech or melodic music based on nothing… Read More »Nvidia's new AI audio model can synthesize sounds that never existed
Trump is threatening a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, potentially crippling trade
The president-elect said he would impose the tariff on Day 1 and that it would remain in place until Canada and Mexico stem the flow… Read More »Trump is threatening a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, potentially crippling trade
Donald Trump responds to Jack Smith's decision to dismiss felony cases
President-elect Donald Trump responded Monday to special counsel Jack Smith's decision to dismiss the two felony cases against him. “These cases, like all the others… Read More »Donald Trump responds to Jack Smith's decision to dismiss felony cases
Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, has ties to oil-rich countries
Steve Witkoff's involvement with two sovereign wealth funds when he bought and then sold the Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan shows the potential conflicts his… Read More »Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, has ties to oil-rich countries
How rich are you? Find out if you belong to the upper, middle or lower class based on income and other factors
How rich are you? Find out if you belong to the upper, middle or lower class based on income and other factors Wondering where you… Read More »How rich are you? Find out if you belong to the upper, middle or lower class based on income and other factors
US says Google is an ad tech monopolist, in closing arguments
The two sides presented their latest case to a federal judge on Monday in a lawsuit over the tech giant's dominance in technology that sells… Read More »US says Google is an ad tech monopolist, in closing arguments
The future of online privacy depends on thousands of police officers in New Jersey
LexisNexis spokesperson Paul Eckloff disputes that the freeze was an overreach. The company deemed this step necessary to accommodate Atlas users' requests not to have… Read More »The future of online privacy depends on thousands of police officers in New Jersey
Warren Buffett's 4 Tips for Transferring Generational Wealth
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett revealed his plans to transfer his wealth and manage his shares in Berkshire, including a massive… Read More »Warren Buffett's 4 Tips for Transferring Generational Wealth
Pledge of $300 billion at COP29 climate summit a 'paltry amount'
The world's most important climate talks were brought back from the brink after poorer countries reluctantly accepted a financing package of “at least” $300 billion… Read More »Pledge of $300 billion at COP29 climate summit a 'paltry amount'
Macy's discovers employee hid millions in delivery fees
The department store chain said it discovered the incorrect bookings while preparing its third-quarter results.
