The Australian government has signed a $2 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to store sensitive intelligence data on the cloud.
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Tesla Makes Debut on Chinese Government Procurement List, a First for Foreign EV Brands
Tesla has achieved a milestone as the first foreign-owned electric vehicle brand to be included in a Chinese government procurement list.
GLP-1 Treatments Like Ozempic Reduce Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Study
Patients with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 treatments, including Ozempic, have a reduced risk of developing 10 types of obesity-related cancers compared to those using insulin and other diabetes medications, according to a new study.
Carlos Slim Invests $1.2 Billion to Establish Gulf of Mexico Gas Field
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s company, Grupo Carso SAB, announced that it was investing $1.2 billion to develop a vast gas field in the Gulf of Mexico.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce Rejects $15 Minimum Wage Proposal, Citing Increased Labor Costs
Proposals to raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 per hour have failed this year due to insufficient signatures, delaying the initiative to potentially appearing on the ballot in 2025, following opposition from businesses.
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Tesla's Model Y is now included on a Chinese government purchase list, making it the first foreign-owned electric vehicle brand approved for procurement by Jiangsu province.
In June, the US labor market added 206,000 jobs while the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, the highest since 2021, indicating potential underlying challenges despite positive job growth.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was indicted by the country's Federal Police for alleged money laundering and criminal association.
President Joe Biden faces pressure from prominent donors within his party, including Disney heiress Abigail Disney, who announced she would cease funding to the Democratic Party.
Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in two months on Thursday. Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in two months on Thursday. According to Reuters, the cryptocurrency's value fell over 2% to $57,843, marking its lowest point since May 2 and losing over 6% this week alone.
A second Donald Trump presidency could lead to a rise in long-term US Treasury yields, according to Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management's Chief Investment Officer Benjamin Melman.
The British pound and several UK-based stocks and government bonds have arisen after the Labour Party won a landslide victory in the country’s general election.
Samsung estimated that it made a meteoric 15-fold rise in its second quarter operating profit, which it said was better than its expectations.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing restaurants to collect service charges despite SB 478, which shields consumers from "junk fees."
