BRICS Seize Chance to Counter US With Expansion, Common Currency
The BRICS group of emerging markets is ramping up its bid for greater global influence, sensing a moment
2023-06-01 12:20
FTC hits Amazon with $25 million fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids’ voice and location data recorded by its Alexa voice assistant
2023-06-01 12:19
The global economy has likely been spared a US debt default. It still faces a mountain of risks
With the threat of an unprecedented US debt crisis receding fast, the global economy looks to have dodged a huge shock. But there are still plenty of storm clouds darkening the outlook.
2023-06-01 12:17
US Birthrate Dips Slightly in 2022 After Rebound in Prior Year
The US birth rate declined slightly last year after picking up in 2021 from a multi-decade low in
2023-06-01 12:17
AI Boom Gets Fresh Gut Check as Nvidia Drops Most Since January
Investors riding the rapid ascent of the artificial intelligence theme are experiencing a hiccup as shares of Nvidia
2023-06-01 11:50
Elon Musk Goes Silent on Twitter After Arriving In China
Elon Musk, a prolific presence on Twitter and owner of the social media platform, hasn’t tweeted since arriving
2023-06-01 11:46
Sri Lanka Cuts Rate First Time in 3 Years as Inflation Cools
Sri Lanka unexpectedly cut its benchmark rate for the first time in nearly three years with the central
2023-06-01 11:27
Asia’s Super Rich Plan to Invest More in Greater China, UBS Says
Asia’s ultra-rich clans are poised to invest more in China after retreating in 2022, according to research from
2023-06-01 11:23
Chinese EV Maker Hozon Weighs June Filing for $1 Billion Hong Kong IPO, Sources Say
Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., a company making affordable electric vehicles in China, is considering filing for its
2023-06-01 11:20
Ukraine Recap: Three People Die in Latest Russian Attack on Kyiv
At least three people were killed, including two children, in the latest Russian missile assault on Kyiv, Mayor
2023-06-01 11:17
Crypto Rues Bitcoin’s Decoupling From AI-Fueled Tech Stock Gains
Crypto fans are now paying a price for Bitcoin’s weakened correlation with technology stocks. The top digital asset
2023-06-01 11:15
Alibaba to Build ChatGPT-Like AI Into Meeting, Messaging Apps
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is integrating its most advanced artificial intelligence system into its Slack-like DingTalk messaging app
2023-06-01 10:57