The world’s population is projected to hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to a United Nations projection, with much of the growth coming from developing nations in…
more ...US Says Airlines to Refund $600+ Million to Flyers
Frontier Airlines and four foreign carriers have agreed to refund more than $600 million combined to travelers whose trips were canceled or significantly delayed since the start of the pandemic,…
more ...40 States Settle Google Location-tracking Charges for $392 Million
Search giant Google has agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states to resolve an investigation into how the company tracked users’ locations, state attorneys general announced Monday. The…
more ...Appeals Court Ruling Keeps Biden Student Debt Plan on Hold
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers was handed another legal loss Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction…
more ...Musk Touches on Twitter Criticism, Workload at G20 Forum
It’s not easy being Elon Musk. That was the message the new Twitter owner and billionaire head of Tesla and SpaceX had for younger people who might seek to emulate…
more ...Musk’s Latest Twitter Cuts: Outsourced Content Moderators
Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk is further gutting the teams that battle misinformation on the social media platform as outsourced moderators learned over the weekend they were out of a…
more ...Researchers Identify More Potential Hydro Energy Storage Sites
Australian researchers have identified 1,500 additional locations across the country that could be used as pumped storage hydropower facilities. They have said it should reduce Australia’s reliance on fossil fuels.…
more ...Germany’s Scholz Visits Vietnam as Manufacturers Eye Shift From China
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed energy and trade ties with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a visit to Hanoi on Sunday, the first for a German leader in…
more ...UK Warns of Budget Pain to Come This Week
Britain’s government on Sunday warned of impending tax hikes, especially for the wealthy, as it bids to repair economic havoc wrought by the short-lived tenure of former prime minister Liz…
more ...Musk Halts Twitter’s Blue Check Fee Program Amid Flood of Impostors
Twitter paused its recently announced $8 blue check subscription service Friday as fake accounts mushroomed and new owner Elon Musk brought back the “official” badge to some users of the…
more ...Crypto Firm FTX Files for Bankruptcy, Bankman-Fried Exits
Crypto exchange FTX filed for U.S. bankruptcy proceedings on Friday and founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down as CEO, in a stunning downfall that has sent shock waves through markets and…
more ...Thailand Open for Business as Tourism Sector Continues Rebound
Thailand’s tourist economy appears to be on the rebound as millions of international arrivals flock to the Southeast Asian country following COVID-19 border restrictions and closures. The government says it…
more ...Wall Street Surges in Inflation News; Best Day Since April 2020
Wall Street surged to its best day since April 2020 as markets cheered a government report that inflation cooled more than expected last month. The S&P 500 jumped 5.5% Thursday,…
more ...US Says Consumer Price Inflation Eased in October
Consumer price increases are beginning to ease in the U.S., not rapidly, but at a slower pace than the four-decade-high inflation boost in June. The government’s Labor Department said Thursday…
more ...Meta Layoffs Deepen Silicon Valley’s Jobs Losses
The widespread retrenchment in the U.S. technology industry has thrown thousands of workers in Silicon Valley out of work, a trend greatly amplified on Wednesday by Meta Platforms, the parent…
more ...Eyeing Global Food Crisis, Beijing Revives Elements of Planned Economy
China may be reviving key elements of its 20th-century planned economy to ensure domestic stability as a way to reduce dependence on the West for consumer commodities, particularly foodstuffs affected…
more ...As Midterm Elections Near, Twitter Turmoil Raises Misinformation Concerns
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter comes as the U.S. holds midterm elections this week, with observers warning that online misinformation about the credibility of the electoral process can…
more ...Facebook Parent Company Meta Reportedly Planning Large-scale Layoffs
Facebook parent company Meta is preparing to begin large-scale layoffs this week, according to U.S. media reports. The layoffs, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal, are expected…
more ...Traders Say Equatorial Guinea Border Closure Ahead of Elections Hurts Business
Traders in the Cameroon town of Kiossi, on the border with Equatorial Guinea, say business is suffering after the land border was closed last week ahead of November 20 elections.…
more ...Facebook Parent Meta Is Preparing Large-scale Layoffs This Week, Say Media
Meta Platforms Inc. is planning to begin large-scale layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter,…
more ...South Korea’s DRX Crowned League of Legends World Champions
South Korean team DRX were crowned League of Legends world champions on Saturday after scoring a surprise 3-2 victory over compatriots T1 in a thrilling final of the eSports tournament…
more ...War Fallout, Aid Demands Overshadow Climate Talks in Egypt
When world leaders, diplomats, campaigners and scientists descend on Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt for talks on tackling climate change, don’t expect them to part the Red Sea or other miracles…
more ...UN Urges Musk to Ensure Twitter Respects Human Rights
U.N. rights chief Volker Turk on Saturday urged Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, to make respect for human rights central to the social network after he sacked around half the…
more ...Twitter Offers $7.99 Monthly Subscription That Includes Checkmark
Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given only to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s…
more ...In Meat-Loving South Africa, Climate Concerns Whet Appetite for Veggie Burgers
In South Africa, a country where ‘braai’ all-day barbecuing is a national pastime, plant-based substitutes are making surprising inroads despite a deep cultural love of meat and hostility from the…
more ...Widespread Twitter Layoffs Begin, Worry Advertisers, Civic Groups
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the company, raising grave concerns about chaos enveloping the platform and its ability to fight disinformation just days ahead…
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