A new study has found that Facebook has failed to catch Islamic State group and al-Shabab extremist content in posts aimed at East Africa as the region remains under threat…
more ...LogOn: Companies Are Building the ‘Metaverse’ but What Is It?
Often touted as the next digital shift, the metaverse comprises three-dimensional online spaces where people can work, shop, play games, go to concerts and so on. Michelle Quinn on what…
more ...The S&P 500 is in a Bear Market; Here’s What That Means
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market as worries about inflation and higher interest rates overwhelm investors. The Federal Reserve has signaled it will aggressively raise…
more ...Fed Tries to Thread the Needle in Forecasting a ‘Softish’ Landing
U.S. Federal Reserve officials, beset by ongoing high inflation and a weakening growth picture, will lay out on Wednesday how they think their increasingly difficult goal of cooling the economy…
more ...SIPRI STUDY: World Headed for New Era of Nuclear Rearmament
After 35 years of decline, the number of nuclear weapons in the world is set to rise in the coming decade as global tensions flare amid Russia’s war in Ukraine,…
more ...WTO Chief Says ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Ahead of High-Stakes Meet
The World Trade Organization chief voiced cautious optimism Sunday as global trade ministers gather to tackle food security threatened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, overfishing and equitable access to COVID…
more ...UK’s New Northern Ireland Trade Rules Will Not Break Law, Minister Says
Legislation that Britain will unilaterally bring forward on Monday to scrap some of the rules that govern post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland will not break international law, minister Brandon Lewis…
more ...WTO Looks to Reach Trade Deals With its Fate on the Line
The World Trade Organization is facing one of its most dire moments, the culmination of years of slide toward oblivion and ineffectiveness. Now may be a chance to turn the…
more ...Toes-for-Cash Hoax Reflects Zimbabwe Fears of Soaring Prices
An internet rumor blazed through the country that desperate people were selling their toes for cash. The false report became so widespread that the country’s Deputy Minister of Information Kindness…
more ...Biden Takes Aim at Oil Companies as Inflation Rises
U.S. President Joe Biden said his administration is doing all it can to tackle inflation, placing blame for rising prices on oil and shipping companies, as new data show consumer…
more ...US Stocks Dive to Another Losing Week as Inflation Worsens
Wall Street’s realization that inflation got worse last month, not better as hoped, sent markets reeling on Friday. The S&P 500 sank 2.9% to lock in its ninth losing week…
more ...US Annual Inflation Posts Largest Gain in Nearly 41 Years as Food, Gasoline Prices Soar
WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices accelerated in May as gasoline prices hit a record high and the cost of food soared, leading to the largest annual increase in nearly 40…
more ...Why India Holds the Key to Global Rice Market Outlook
India’s surprise decision to ban wheat exports has raised concerns about potential curbs on rice exports as well, prompting rice traders to step up purchases and place atypical orders for…
more ...Teslas with Autopilot a Step Closer to Recall After Crashes
Teslas with partially automated driving systems are a step closer to being recalled after the U.S. elevated its investigation into a series of crashes with parked emergency vehicles or trucks…
more ...Ukraine War Threatens Pre-Pandemic Recovery of Global Foreign Direct Investment
U.N. economists are warning that the war in Ukraine threatens to upend last year’s recovery of foreign direct investment to pre-pandemic levels and send global investment flows spiraling downward in…
more ...Kenyan Firms Decry Share of Business Going to Global Shipping Lines
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenyan companies that unload freight ships and transport cargo faced growing competition from international shippers. Now, workers unions say unless steps are taken to protect local businesses…
more ...OECD Sees Lower World Growth Due to Ukraine War’s ‘Hefty Price’
The OECD warned Wednesday that the world economy will pay a “hefty price” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as it slashed its 2022 growth forecast and projected higher inflation. The…
more ...World Bank Warns of Global Economic Slowdown, More Inflation
The World Bank on Tuesday said the world is entering “a protracted period of feeble growth and elevated inflation,” as it cut global growth forecasts by 1.2% to 2.9% for…
more ...LogOn: Robot Software Makes Machinery ‘Smart’
Robots have long been used in manufacturing and other applications that need precise, fast and repeatable tasks. But making smart robots takes software. From Boulder, Colorado, Shelley Schlender reports. …
more ...White House Confident Ahead of Americas Summit Despite Mexico Boycott
White House says summit of American states will make progress despite boycotts by Mexican president and others over refusal to invite Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela …
more ...On Broadway, More Visibility, But Also an Unseen Threat
At a lunch for Tony Award nominees last month, veteran theater producer Ron Simons looked around and smiled. It seemed appropriate that the gathering was held at The Rainbow Room. …
more ...Musk Threatens to Kill Twitter Deal Over Fake Account Data
Elon Musk accused Twitter of “actively resisting and thwarting his information rights,” as the Tesla founder attempts to get information about fake and spam accounts on the platform. The accusation…
more ...Beirut to Invite US Envoy for Maritime Talks After Spat with Israel
Lebanon said on Monday it would invite a U.S. mediator to Beirut to continue negotiations over a disputed maritime boundary with Israel to prevent any escalation after accusing Israel of…
more ...Sources say Biden to Use Executive Action to Spur Solar Projects Hit by Probe
President Joe Biden will use executive action on Monday to help bridge a solar panel supply gap and kickstart stalled U.S. projects after an investigation froze imports from key foreign…
more ...Biden Faces Pressure About Rising Costs, Inflation
Job growth is strong, wages are up, but May inflation was 8.3%, down slightly from its decades-high of 8.5% reported in April …
more ...Autonomous Mayflower Reaches American Shores — in Canada
A crewless robotic boat that had tried to retrace the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has finally reached the shores of North America — this time in Canada instead…
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