Economy & Markets
Tanker Attack Challenges ‘Functioning Strait’ Claim
The recent attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz brings into question the assertion that the critical…
Z.ai shares surge 8% after launching AI model on Chinese chips
Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai saw its shares jump 8% following the release of a new AI model that exclusively…
Bank of Korea raises interest rates to 3% amid inflation
The Bank of Korea has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, marking its highest level…
Gaza farmers struggle to survive on shrinking land
Gaza farmers are fighting to survive by cultivating every available patch of land, despite severe shortages and constant threats. With…
Dolly Parton’s business acumen fueled her success beyond music
Dolly Parton’s rise to stardom was fueled by her music and film career, but her lasting financial success stems from…
Meta’s $18bn settlement may hasten social media reckoning on child safety
Meta’s $18 billion settlement may mark a turning point in holding social media companies accountable for child safety concerns, according…
Plug-in solar panels could cut UK home energy bills
Plug-in solar panels are becoming more accessible to UK households, with the government claiming they could help homes “significantly cut”…
Experts share 5 tips to personalize rented homes
Renters struggling to feel at home in temporary spaces now have expert-backed ways to personalize without risking deposits or landlord…
Lawsuit Targets Trump EPA Over Toxic Datacenter Chemical Approvals
Groups are suing the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its fast-track approval of two new datacenter chemicals. A…
Meta settles US teen addiction lawsuit for up to $17bn
Meta has agreed to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as part of a legal settlement that could cost the…