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Netflix show brings back Blockbuster, but some brands should stay dead

Nov 25, 2022 14:43 pm UTC| Business

Streaming services are replete with stories of the dead coming back to life. Theyre also chock-full with dead or almost dead brands. Shows like Stranger Things have not only given new life to 1980s pop classics like Kate...

A hydrogen pipeline is being built between Barcelona and Marseille – but can it help in the transition to cleaner energy?

Nov 25, 2022 14:41 pm UTC| Business

In 1874, Jules Verne wrote in his novel The Mysterious Island: I believe that one day water will be a fuel, that the hydrogen and oxygen which constitute it, used alone or together, will provide an inexhaustible...

Eddie Listorti Discusses How High-quality Carbon Credits Have Become a Must-have Asset Class for Many Investors

Nov 25, 2022 10:20 am UTC| Business

Going green has been a catchphrase for the last two decades, but it has been starting to come into focus over the last few years. Today, ESG investments arent just an option for many investors; they are essential,...

Samsung Galaxy S23 features: Satellite connectivity that supports text and image transfers is in development

Nov 25, 2022 10:19 am UTC| Technology Business

The launch of the Galaxy S23 series is only a few months away, but Samsung is reportedly still working on adding satellite connectivity to the upcoming phones. Samsung is expected to catch up with Apple and Huawei soon...

Ford Motor is recalling 634,000 Broco, Escape SUVs worldwide due to fire risks

Nov 25, 2022 10:14 am UTC| Business Economy

Ford Motor issued a new recall order for more than 634,000 sports utility vehicles. This will affect units that were sold worldwide. Ford Motor said that its latest callback covers the Bronco Sport and Ford Escape SUVs...

Hyundai Motor collaborates with Giorgetto Giugiaro to bring back the 1974 Pony Coupe car model

Nov 25, 2022 09:34 am UTC| Business Economy

Hyundai Motor is teaming up with renowned Italian auto designer Giorgetto Giugiaro to rebuild the Pony Coupe concept car that was first introduced in 1974. The South Korean automaker will be recreating the vehicle with its...

LG H&H appoints first female chief after CEO Cha Suk Yong steps down amid the declining performance

Nov 25, 2022 09:20 am UTC| Business Economy

LG Household Health Care announced it has appointed a new chief executive officer after Cha Suk Yong stepped down. It was reported that the outgoing CEO is vacating his post after 18 years in the company. As per The...

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Economy

U.S. Stocks Hold Steady After Christmas as Trading Volumes Stay Light

U.S. stocks were mostly unchanged following the Christmas holiday, as subdued trading activity and thin volumes defined the session ahead of a shortened New Years trading week. With many global markets still observing...

Oil Prices Hold Steady in Asia as Geopolitical Tensions Support Market

Oil prices were mostly unchanged during Asian trading on Friday, holding on to gains from earlier in the week as geopolitical tensions continued to underpin the market. However, thin holiday liquidity and limited...

Lebanon Cabinet Approves Financial Gap Law to Tackle Ongoing Economic Crisis

Lebanons cabinet has approved a controversial draft law aimed at addressing the countrys prolonged financial crisis, a move seen as a critical step toward unlocking long-awaited international financial support. The...

China to Tighten Crude Steel Output Controls and Export Regulation Through 2030

China has announced it will continue strict regulation of crude steel output and prohibit the addition of illegal new capacity from 2026 to 2030, reinforcing its long-term strategy to curb overcapacity and reduce carbon...

Asian Stocks and Gold Rally as Investors Chase Year-End Gains Amid Dollar Weakness

Asian stock markets climbed to their highest levels in six weeks on Friday, extending a strong year-end rally as investors looked to finish the year on a positive note. Despite thin trading volumes due to market holidays...

Politics

Zelenskiy to Meet Trump to Advance Ukraine Peace Talks and Security Guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Friday that he plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday as part of ongoing efforts to bring an end to Russias war in Ukraine. The high-level meeting is...

Najib Razak Jailed 15 More Years in Landmark 1MDB Verdict With Major Political Impact

Malaysias former prime minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison and fined 11.39 billion ringgit (about $2.8 billion) after being found guilty of abuse of power and money laundering in one...

Japan Approves Record ¥122.3 Trillion Budget as Takaichi Seeks Fiscal Balance

Japans government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has approved a record-breaking budget worth 122.3 trillion yen ($785 billion) for the next fiscal year starting in April, underscoring its attempt to balance...

White House East Wing Ballroom Plans Face Scrutiny Ahead of January Hearing

The White House is set to reveal new details about President Donald Trumps proposed East Wing ballroom during a federal commission hearing scheduled for early next month, according to official notices. The project, which...

Zelenskiy Discusses Ukraine Peace Efforts With Trump Envoys

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that he held an extensive discussion with U.S. President Donald Trumps special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner, focusing on possible ways to...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Nvidia and Groq Strike Strategic AI Inference Licensing Deal

Reports earlier this week suggested that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq in a $20 billion all-cash transaction. However, updated details clarify that the arrangement is not a traditional...

TSMC Honors Japanese Chip Equipment Makers With 2025 Supplier Awards

Several leading Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have been recognized with 2025 Supplier Awards from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting their growing importance in the global chip...

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...

Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Federal Judge in First Amendment Ruling

A federal judge in Texas has blocked the enforcement of a new state law that would have required app stores and developers to verify users ages, marking a significant legal win for major technology companies and digital...

FTC Praises Instacart for Ending AI Pricing Tests After $60M Settlement

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has welcomed Instacarts decision to end its artificial intelligence-based price testing, a move that follows weeks of consumer backlash and regulatory scrutiny. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson...