China Plans to Acquire Apartments, Relax Mortgage Rules in Response to Weakening Real Estate Market

Chinese authorities announced plans to buy some of its huge housing inventory, simplify financing requirements, and deliver unfinished homes.


Japan's SoftBank Is Harnessing the Power of AI to Prevent Customer Harassment by 'Softening' Angry Callers' Voices

Japan's SoftBank Corp. is banking on AI to tone down the voices of irate customers to help call center workers deal with such clients.

California Offers $400 to Drivers Willing to Test Proposed Gas Tax Alternative — Here's What You Should Know

California is offering money to drivers interested in participating in a pilot program to test an alternative to the gas tax. Here's what you need to know.

Slovak Media Fears Government Crackdown After PM Assassination Attempt

Slovak journalists are concerned that the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico would result in a renewed push for a proposal replacing the country’s public broadcaster RTVS.


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