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Apple AR/VR headset to debut in spring but release date could wait until later this year, report says

Jan 10, 2023 09:35 am UTC| Technology Business

This year could be less eventful for Apples existing product lines, including iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The company is reportedly focusing its efforts and resources on the imminent launch of its long-awaited AR/VR...

Woori Financial Group acquiring Daol Investment to expand its non-banking business

Jan 10, 2023 09:24 am UTC| Business Economy

Woori Financial Group has made an offer to buy Daol Investment. This is a strategic move as the company is aiming to expand its non-banking business portfolio through the deal. For the possible acquisition of Daol...

Jack Ma gives up authority on Ant Group as shareholders agree to revamp shareholding structure

Jan 10, 2023 09:18 am UTC| Business Economy

Jack Ma is backing down and will no longer have control over Ant Group. The company said that the decision comes after its shareholders agreed to overhaul its shareholding system or organization. According to CNN...

MacBook Air with 15-inch display is expected to be one of the highlights for the Mac line in 2023

Jan 10, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Technology Business

Apple has been rumored to introduce an all-new variant of MacBook Air with a bigger display since last year. And it now appears that the product will enter the market and could be the highlight of Apples Mac announcements...

Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger to open in Seoul, offer Korean Smash Burger

Jan 09, 2023 23:14 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Gordon Ramsays Street Burger restaurant is set to open by late March in the Hyundai Department Store in southern Seoul, which will be the brands first global location outside of the UK and the first in Asia. Street...

Cadbury unveils chocolate bars with only 91 calories

Jan 09, 2023 22:55 pm UTC| Health Life Economy Business

Mondelēz International has unveiled a new range of lower calories nougat bars coated in Cadbury chocolate, containing only 91 calories, dubbed Cadbury Delights. The range of nougat bars, which features a soft nougat...

Majority of F1 teams against grid's expansion, questions Cadillac's intentions of joining

Jan 09, 2023 22:07 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business

A strong majority of the Formula 1 grid is against adding new teams as it would reduce revenues for existing members. Furthermore, Cadillacs intention of not bringing a full-manufacturer commitment to Formula 1, with...

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Economy

Paraguay Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% as Inflation Remains Stable Amid Global Uncertainty

Paraguays central bank has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.5% for the second straight month, signaling confidence in the countrys stable inflation outlook despite ongoing global economic...

Rising Jet Fuel Costs from Iran Conflict Push Airfare Higher Across Europe

Disruptions to global oil supplies linked to the Iran conflict are driving a sharp increase in jet fuel prices, adding significant costs to air travel across Europe. According to analysis from campaign group Transport ...

UK Wage Growth Slows to 3.6% as Inflation Pressures Complicate Bank of England Outlook

British wage growth showed signs of cooling, though not as sharply as analysts had anticipated, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Regular pay, which excludes bonuses, rose by 3.6%...

US-Iran Peace Talks Fuel Market Optimism Amid Ongoing Tensions

The United States has expressed renewed confidence that peace talks with Iran could resume soon in Pakistan, raising hopes of easing geopolitical tensions that have disrupted global energy markets. A senior Iranian...

Asian Currencies Stay Range-Bound as Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Fed Nominee Hearing

Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Tuesday as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential U.S.-Iran peace talks kept investors cautious. With a temporary ceasefire set to expire later this week, traders...

Politics

Iran Warns U.S. Ceasefire Extension Could Signal Surprise Military Strike

Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate after an advisor to Irans parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, claimed that U.S. President Donald Trumps ceasefire extension may be a strategic move...

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Negotiations and Pakistan’s Request

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the ceasefire involving Iran will be extended, signaling a temporary pause in escalating tensions while diplomatic efforts continue. The decision comes as Iranian...

Trump Nominates Economist Christopher Phelan as Chief Economic Adviser

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan to serve as his next chief economic adviser, according to a White House announcement on Tuesday. If confirmed by the Senate,...

Iran Open to U.S. Talks in Pakistan if Pressure Policy Ends, Official Says

Iran may be willing to engage in diplomatic talks with the United States in Pakistan, but only if Washington abandons its current strategy of pressure and threats, according to a senior Iranian official speaking to...

Peru Election Crisis Deepens as Electoral Chief Piero Corvetto Resigns Amid Delayed Results

Perus political uncertainty intensified after Piero Corvetto, head of the countrys electoral authority, officially resigned following mounting pressure over delays in the April 12 general election results. The prolonged...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Earns $85.8M as IPO Buzz Grows

SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million in total compensation last year, according to details from the companys S-1 filing, positioning her among the highest-paid executives in the...

John Ternus Signals Apple’s Future with Product-First AI Strategy

Apples incoming CEO John Ternus is already shaping expectations for the companys future, and his stance on artificial intelligence reveals a clear direction. Unlike competitors such as Microsoft and Google, which are...

Jeff Bezos Eyes $10 Billion Funding Round for AI Venture Project Prometheus

Jeff Bezos is reportedly closing in on a massive fundraising deal for his artificial intelligence startup, signaling a major move in the rapidly expanding AI industry. According to a Financial Times report citing sources...

Apple Stock Dips as Tim Cook Steps Down, John Ternus Named Next CEO

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares slipped more than 1% in after-hours trading Monday following a surprising leadership transition announcement. The tech giant revealed that longtime CEO Tim Cook will move into the role of...

Amazon Expands AI Bet with Up to $25 Billion Investment in Anthropic

Amazon is significantly deepening its artificial intelligence strategy by announcing a new investment of $5 billion in AI firm Anthropic, with the potential to reach up to $25 billion based on performance milestones. This...