X Hit With First EU Digital Services Act Fine Worth $140m For 'Deceptive' Blue Check Verification
Elon Musk's X now faces a whopping $140 million fine from the EU's Digital Services Act for its blue check verification.
Russia Blocks FaceTime, Other Encrypted Apps; Cites Usage For 'Criminal Activities' As Reason
Russia has blocked FaceTime and other encrypted apps, saying that they are being used for criminal activities.
Why K&W Cafeteria Will Immediately Close: Falling Sales And Heavy Costs End A 88-Year Run
K&W Cafeteria has permanently closed all nine remaining locations after 88 years, leaving hundreds jobless weeks before Christmas as falling sales and rising costs ended the Southern dining institution.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Takes Subtle Shots At OpenAI, Google Amid AI Race Frenzy
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stays cool as OpenAI and Google hype AI emergencies, focusing on enterprise solutions and responsible model growth.
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'We Don't Pay For Post' NYC Restaurant Owners Get Wise To Wannabe Food Influencers
NYC eateries are saying 'no free food' to influencers, rejecting demands for complimentary meals in exchange for posts as owners get wiser to the true cost of "exposure."
Channel 4's Myanmar Scam Documentary Forces You To Feel Empathy For Your Scammers
Channel 4 investigation reveals Myanmar scam compounds using trafficked workers under torture threat to steal billions from victims worldwide.
Michael And Susan Dell Commit $6.25 Billion To Fund Trump Accounts For American Children
A $6.25 billion pledge from Michael and Susan Dell will fund investment accounts to help millions of American children save for their future.
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Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War
Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.
US Seizes Record $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Global 'Pig Butchering' Scheme Linked to Chen Zhi
Seized US Canned Food Company Looks to China, North Korea as Russian Sales Crash
China Retaliates Against Canada With Hefty Tariffs On Key Exports
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.
Novo Nordisk CEO Faces Investigation After Senate Reveals Ozempic And Wegovy Cost Up To 13 Times More In The US
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will face a Senate hearing over the high prices of weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic in the US.
China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports, Launches Google Antitrust Probe
China Bans Taiwan’s Fruit and Seafood Imports, Igniting Trade Dispute
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AI Startup Funding Surging Despite Sting of High Interest Rates
AI startups are riding a wave of fresh capital in 2025—even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at multi-decade highs. Instead of slowing down, the sector is posting some of its boldest funding figures yet, fueled by surging demand for both AI infrastructure and specialized applications.
Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades
On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.
Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility
"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.
Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges
President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.
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Apple AI Chief Steps Down Amidst AI, Siri Delays and Setbacks
Apple's AI chief is now stepping down from his post amidst the company's struggles with its AI and Siri developments.
Elon Musk Shock: Biographer Criticises CEO For Firing People Instead Of Government Reform
Biographer Walter Isaacson claims Elon Musk bungled a chance for US government reform, criticising his staff relief streak. Musk responded by promising to share his own account.
Viral Ex-DoorDash Employee Criminally Charged, Faces Possible 10-Year Prison Time
Olivia Henderson, the former DoorDash employee who accused a customer of sexual assault, was arrested and criminally charged.
