Philippines Wants US, Japan to Fund Freight Railway Project After It Drops Funding Talks With China
The Philippines is seeking alternative financing deals for a freight railway project after funding talks with China were dropped.
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Talking Plants? This Startup Could Help Plants Communicate With Farmers
This startup is helping plants talk! Here's how its technology could benefit the agriculture industry.
Seafood Chain Red Lobster Initiates Search for Buyer Amid Looming Bankruptcy Filing
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Southwest Airlines Considers Departure from Single-Class, Open-Seating System
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan revealed plans to potentially revamp the airline's cabin layout, including considering ending its open-seating tradition, a departure from its traditional model...
World's First AI Avatars With 'Expressive Emotions' To Be Released By Synthesia
Synthesia's new AI, "Expressive Avatars," improves digital storytelling with authentic emotional expressions. However, it faces scrutiny over potential misuse, with concerns about its deceptive capabi..
Google Allegedly Makes it Harder to Search Rival Email Service; Tuta Mail Complains to EU
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Middle East Conflict Could Push Oil Prices to the Top and Drive Global Inflation, Says World Bank
The World Bank warns that escalating conflicts in the Middle East coul...
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FAA to Issue New Rest Rules for Air Traffic Controllers Following a Series of Near-Miss Incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday announced new rules for air traffic controllers to rest at least 10 hours between shifts and 12 hours before a midnight shift.
Joe Biden Bashes Donald Trump for Inheriting His Wealth as He Touts His Middle-Class Upbringing in Union Speech
As he tried to appeal to union workers on Friday, President Joe Biden compared his upbringing to Donald Trump and hit the former president for inheriting his wealth.
Shipping Industry Calls on UN to Protect Vessels, Seafarers Following Iran's Seizure of MSC Aries Container Ship
The shipping industry is urging the United Nations (UN) to take decisive action to protect merchant vessels and seafarers amid escalating attacks in the Middle East.
Nike Set to Layoff 740 Employees in Oregon Headquarters in Second Phase of Job Cuts
Nike said in February that it will slash 2% of its global staff as part of a restructuring, but did not specify how many cutbacks would be made locally.
TikTok Begins Testing Instagram Competitor 'TikTok Notes' in Canada, Australia
The app is currently in the testing phase in Canada and Australia and can be downloaded from both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Japan Develops AI Tool That Analyzes Employee Data, Predicts When Worker Will Quit Job
Japanese researchers have developed an AI tool that can analyze employee data and accurately predict when recruits are likely to quit their jobs.
Lululemon Announces Closure of Washington Distribution Facility and Reduction of 128 Jobs
Lululemon announced that it will close its Washington distribution facility and lay off 128 workers.
Olympic Committee Reveals Plans for Integrating AI Into Sports as it Prepares for Paris Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it will use artificial intelligence (AI) in sports.
