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Visa Buys Europe Unit Back For USD233 Billion

Nov 02, 2015 16:28 pm UTC| Business

On Monday, worlds biggest payments network Visa announced that it had reached an agreement to purchase Visa Europe Ltd, its former unit, for 21.2 billion euros or USD23.3 billion. The New York Times said the buyback...

Apple iPad Mini 2 16GB WiFi Available For $199 At Walmart

Nov 02, 2015 12:08 pm UTC| Business

Walmart has given a major reason to gadget lovers to rejoice. Starting November 01, the retail giant is offering Apples 16 GB Wi-Fi only iPad Mini 2 at $199, significantly lower than $269. The offer has been introduced...

Delivery Drivers Sue Amazon Over Pay

Oct 29, 2015 10:40 am UTC| Business

Four former delivery drivers forAmazon Prime Now, Amazons service to provide same day, timed deliveries (one-to two-hour delivery), havesuedtheir former employer claiming that the company classified them as independent...

Volkswagen Apologizes, Promises to Win Back Customer Trust

Oct 29, 2015 05:33 am UTC| Business

Volkswagen emission scandal is perhaps one of the biggest scams in recent years. Needless to say, the German auto giant not only broke the trust of its customers, but the negative publicity has also badly hurt its...

Try Starbucks Frappuccino Frappula This Halloween

Oct 29, 2015 05:32 am UTC| Business

Starbucks Corp is going global with its vampire-inspired Frappuccino blended beverage this Halloween, the company said in an online post. It launched its first Halloween Frappuccino in the U.S. and Canada with the green...

Carl Icahn Recommends AIG Spin Off In Letter

Oct 28, 2015 22:48 pm UTC| Business

Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn recently expressed his thoughts about the scalability of insurance giant American International Group (AIG). In a letter addressed to AIG Chief Executive Peter Hancock, Icahn said...

New State Legislation, Agency To Regulate Fantasy Sports Industry

Oct 28, 2015 15:08 pm UTC| Business

Illinois state Rep. Mike Zalewski announced today that a new legislation has been introduced to regulate fantasy sports sites. TechCrunch said that the legislation intends to regulate popular fantasy sports sites like...

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Economy

Amazon Surpasses $1.8 Billion Ad Commitment Goal for 2024 Streaming Services

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has surpassed its target of securing $1.8 billion in ad-spending commitments for its video-streaming services for the upcoming year, according to a report from The Information, citing a source familiar...

Global Stocks Hit Record Highs as Oil Slips Amid Saudi Plans

Global stock markets surged to new highs on Thursday, propelled by chipmaker Micron Technologys upbeat forecast. The SP 500 and Europes STOXX 600 closed at all-time highs, while the MSCI global index set an intraday...

Fitch Warns Brazil's Economy Outpaces Fiscal Improvements

Despite Brazils strong economic performance, Fitch Ratings cautioned on Thursday that it has not translated into improved public finances. The agency anticipates challenges in 2025 and forecasts a steeper rise in the...

Asian Markets Rally Amid China’s Stimulus Push

Chinese President Xi Jinpings stimulus measures have sparked a rally across Asian markets. This week, China introduced a series of monetary, liquidity, and fiscal policies, fueling investor hopes for an economic turnaround...

Fed's Cook Backs Rate Cut, Cites Employment Risks

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook endorsed the recent 50 basis-point interest-rate cut, emphasizing the need to address downside risks to employment. I wholeheartedly supported the decision, Cook said in remarks at The...

Politics

How Has Donald Trump Impacted the U.S. Judicial System?

Donald Trumps presidency left a profound and lasting impact on the U.S. judicial system. Over his four years in office, Trump appointed more than 200 federal judges and transformed the ideological makeup of the Supreme...

How Donald Trump's Policies on Trade, Immigration, and Taxes Differ from Previous Administrations?

Donald Trumps presidency introduced sweeping changes to U.S. policy in several critical areas, including trade, immigration, and taxes. His America First agenda set his administration apart from those of his predecessors,...

How Has Donald Trump Affected U.S. Foreign Policy?

During his tenure as the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump drastically altered the countrys foreign policy approach, leaving a legacy defined by a focus on nationalism, bilateral agreements, and a departure...

What Are Donald Trump’s Key Achievements and Failures as President?

Donald Trumps presidency, from 2017 to 2021, was one of the most polarizing and controversial in modern American history. As the 45th president, Trumps time in office was marked by significant achievements in economic...

Eddie Griffin Invites Donald Trump on Show, Snubs Kamala Harris in Fiery Remarks

Hollywood comedian and actor Eddie Griffin has sparked controversy after extending an invitation to former President Donald Trump to appear on his show, while simultaneously dismissing any possibility of speaking with Vice...

Science

SpaceX Criticizes FAA Over Licensing Delays and 'Inaccurate' Testimony in Congressional Hearing

SpaceX has called out the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for making incorrect and concerning claims during a congressional hearing. The tension centers around SpaceXs licensing challenges for Starship missions and...

Hawaiian Airlines Rolls Out Free Starlink Internet on Airbus A330 and A321neo Fleet

Hawaiian Airlines has partnered with SpaceXs Starlink to provide free high-speed internet on its Airbus A330 and A321neo fleet. The airline plans to expand the service to its Boeing 787 aircraft, enhancing in-flight...

T-Mobile CEO Predicts Starlink Cellular Beta Launch by Late 2024 or Early 2025

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert anticipates the Starlink Cellular beta, also known as Starlink Direct-to-Cell, could launch between late 2024 and early 2025. The initial beta will offer text services, with voice, data, and IoT...

SpaceX Recovers Super Heavy Booster, Prepares for Tower Catch in Upcoming Starship Flight 5

SpaceX has successfully recovered the Super Heavy booster from Starship Flight 4, marking the first retrieval of the rocket post-launch. The company is now preparing for Starship Flight 5, where it will attempt a milestone...

Turbo Cancer: Are COVID-19 Vaccines to Blame?

A wave of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines has resurfaced, with several anti-vaccine activistsincluding some health professionalspushing the false claim that vaccines are linked to a rise in aggressive cancers,...

Technology

Grayscale Spotlights 20 Cryptos Poised for Massive Gains—Is Your Portfolio Ready?

Grayscale Research has spotlighted 20 digital assets expected to outperform in the fourth quarter, emphasizing factors like probable catalysts and technological advancements that may drive their success. Grayscale...

US Hits Russia Crypto Exchanges, Revealing $720M in Ransomware Dirty Money

US authorities have sanctioned two Russian cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovering a staggering $720 million in laundered funds from ransomware operations. The crackdown shines a light on the role of Russia-based platforms in...

Can Coinbase’s Hamster Kombat Futures Listing Spark a Comeback After HMSTR’s 43% Price Crash?

Coinbase will introduce Hamster Kombat perpetual futures on September 26, raising speculation on whether this could spark a much-needed price recovery after a 43% plunge to $0.007094. Coinbase, a cryptocurrency...

오픈AI 인사 이동, 조직 재편과 무관하다고 CEO 밝혀

챗GPT(ChatGPT) 개발사인 오픈AI(OpenAI)의 CEO 샘 알트먼은 목요일, 최근 회사의 고위 임원들이 퇴사한 것이 회사의 구조조정 계획과는 무관하다고 밝혔다. 오픈AI의 오랜 최고기술책임자(CTO)인 미라 무라티는 수요일 갑작스럽게...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Hits 203% Volume Surge, Inches Closer to Massive Price Breakout

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has surged with a 203% jump in trading volume, fueling a price increase that brings the token near a critical resistance level. This upward trend follows a period of consolidation, drawing renewed...