UK to Spend Over £55 Million to Improve Facial Recognition Systems to Stop Shoplifting
The UK government is investing £55.5 million ($70 million) to improve facial recognition technology as part of a crackdown on shoplifting.
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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 could push oil prices over $100 a barrel, potentially increasing the recent decline in global inflation and worsening economic challenges worldwide.
Canada's Justin Trudeau Dismisses Doctors' Plea to Reconsider Capital Gains Tax Increase
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed a plea from doctors to reconsider his government's proposal to raise the capital gains tax...
TikTok, ByteDance Spend Over $7 Million on Lobbying and Ads to Fight Potential US Ban
TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, have collectively spent over $7 million to counter its potential US ban...
FTC Votes in Favor of Ban Against Noncompete Agreements That Prevent Employees From Working for Competitors
The FTC has voted in favor of a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements...
UK Government Faces Pressure to Address Housing Crisis Ahead of Elections
The housing shortage crisis in Britain, with a deficit of 4.3 million ...
Russia's Surprising Economic Strength to Last Another 18 Months Despite Western Sanctions and Ukraine War, Think Tank Says
A Washington DC-based think tank said Russia will maintain its economi...
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US Approves Ukraine's Emergency Request to Buy $138 Million Worth of Hawk Missile Parts, Repair Services
The US has approved Ukraine's emergency request to purchase spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems.
SpaceX’s Starlink Deployment Deal in Ukraine Valued at Around $23 Million: Report
The Pentagon has just disclosed that the contract to install Elon Musk's Starlink terminals in Ukraine is valued at $23 million.
China's Credit Rating Outlook Downgraded to 'Negative' by Fitch Ratings, Citing Risk From Debt Growth
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the outlook on China's sovereign credit rating from stable to negative.
Donald Trump Meets With UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron, Who Is Pressing GOP-Controlled House to Unlock Money for Ukraine
Donald Trump met on Monday with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron for dinner at the former president's Florida residence, where they talked about the Ukraine war and NATO spending.
Russia, China Agree to Boost Economic and Security Ties to Counter US Dominance in Europe and Asia
Russia and China have announced plans to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter the US' attempts to exert dominance on these regions.
Hong Kong Discovers Over $10 Million Worth of Gold on Board a Cargo Plane Headed for Japan in Largest Smuggling Bust
Hong Kong officials confiscated an estimated $10.7 million worth of gold disguised as machine parts being shipped to Japan.
San Francisco Threatens to Sue if Oakland Airport Moves Forward With Planned Name Change
San Francisco is threatening to sue Oakland if it changes its airport name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport."
US Treasury Warns Against Growing Use of Virtual Currencies by Terrorist Groups
The US Treasury Department has expressed concerns about the growing use of virtual currencies and other digital assets by terrorist groups unless Congress enacts new regulatory measures.
Biden Administration's Latest Student Debt Relief Plans Target 30 More Million Americans
President Biden's updated initiatives for his student debt relief program will provide financial relief to over 30 million borrowers by canceling interest, nullifying debt for eligible individuals, an
