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Dish Network, EchoStar to be Merged by Charlie Ergen for 5G Expansion Goal

Aug 09, 2023 09:57 am UTC| Business Economy

Dish Network and EchoStar are set to be consolidated into one as their owner, Charlie Ergen, aims to expand his telecommunication and satellite business empire. The billionaire is merging his satellite and broadband...

Tilray Brands Inc., Cannabis Powerhouse, Purchases Eight Anheuser-Busch Brewery Brands Amid Declining Sales

Aug 09, 2023 09:53 am UTC| Business Economy

In a surprising twist, Tilray Brands Inc., a prominent cannabis company, buys eight iconic brewery brands from Anheuser-Busch. This move follows declining sales for the beer giant, making Tilray the nations fifth-largest...

TSMC, Bosch, NXP, Infineon Join Hands to Build Wafer Fab in Germany via JV

Aug 09, 2023 09:04 am UTC| Business Economy

Bosch announced it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Taiwans TSMC Ltd., NXP Semiconductors, and Infineon Technologies Inc. The partnerships main goal is to build a new chip processing facility in Dresden,...

Lay's Relaunches All Dressed Kettle Cooked Ruffles in US as Part of 'Flavor Swap' Campaign

Aug 09, 2023 08:34 am UTC| Business Economy

Lays is reintroducing its iconic All Dressed flavor to the U.S. with a twist - Kettle Cooked Ruffles. The flavor, a beloved choice in Canada, is returning as part of the Flavor Swap campaign. Initially launched in the U.S....

Burger King, Tim Hortons Drive Impressive Q2 Growth for Restaurant Brands International

Aug 09, 2023 07:56 am UTC| Business Economy

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) announced robust second-quarter results on Tuesday, Aug. 8, crediting the impressive sales growth to the revival efforts of its subsidiaries, Burger King and Tim Hortons. Both brands...

SK Telecom Pivots to AI, Eyeing Leadership in Global Tech Beyond Telco

Aug 09, 2023 07:08 am UTC| Business Economy Technology

SK Telecom announced a strategic shift, moving from traditional telecommunications to dominate the AI, cloud computing, and data center markets, after witnessing non-telecom sectors surging growth in Q2. SK Telecom said...

Korea’s Orion Join Hands with Dutch Mill to Infiltrate Vietnam’s Dairy Market

Aug 08, 2023 10:13 am UTC| Business Economy

Orion Corp., a popular confectionery and snack in South Korea, has joined forces with the Dutch Mill Co. brand to tap into the booming dairy market in Vietnam. The company announced on Tuesday, Aug. 8, that its strategic...

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Economy

Saudi Oil Tankers Reverse Course as Houthi Threats Disrupt Red Sea Shipping

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea after Yemens Iran-backed Houthi movement threatened to target vessels transporting Saudi oil, raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies...

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion U.S. Exchange Stabilization Fund to Boost Forex Reserves

Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves and reduce pressure on the Pakistani rupee, according to a Reuters report citing a source...

US Dollar Climbs to Weekly High as Middle East Tensions Lift Treasury Yields and Safe-Haven Demand

The U.S. dollar strengthened to its highest level in more than a week on Tuesday as rising Treasury yields and escalating conflict in the Middle East fueled demand for safe-haven assets. The Japanese yen, meanwhile,...

US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Tesla, Alphabet Earnings as Iran Conflict Keeps Markets on Edge

U.S. stock index futures traded little changed late Tuesday after Wall Street rallied on the back of a strong rebound in technology shares, while investors shifted their attention to upcoming second-quarter earnings from...

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Generic Drug Imports Starting in 2028

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration will impose a 100% tariff on all imported generic drugs beginning in 2028, giving pharmaceutical companies a two-year window before the new trade policy...

Politics

US-Backed Pediatric HIV Treatment Drops After Foreign Aid Changes, Study Finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the United States in the fiscal year ending October 2025 compared with the previous year, according to research presented at the AIDS 2026...

US, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties as Peace Corps Set to Return After 25 Years

The United States is strengthening its relationship with the Solomon Islands by reviving the Peace Corps program and expanding development assistance, signaling Washingtons continued focus on the strategically important...

US Sends First Humanitarian Aid Flight to Cuba Under $100M Assistance Plan

The United States has launched the first humanitarian aid flight to Cuba under a newly announced $100 million assistance initiative, marking a significant step in Washingtons effort to provide direct relief to the Cuban...

Rubio to Meet Wang Yi as Trump-Xi Summit Plans Advance Amid Election Meddling Dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila this week, a key diplomatic engagement that could pave the way for a highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald...

US Military Completes 11th Straight Day of Iran Strikes Amid Strait of Hormuz Security Concerns

The U.S. military has completed its 11th consecutive day of airstrikes against Iran, intensifying efforts to weaken Tehrans military capabilities and protect one of the worlds most strategically important shipping routes....

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia Superchips in U.S.

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp. (TW:3231), one of Nvidias leading manufacturing partners, has officially opened its first U.S. production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia GB300 Superchips

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp., a major Nvidia supplier, has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, investing $700 million to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure production as global...

Super Micro Computer Stock Jumps 20% After Record AI Orders and Margin Surge

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock soared about 20% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the AI server maker released a stronger-than-expected preliminary update for its fiscal fourth quarter, highlighting a...

US, China to Hold AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s September Visit

The United States and China are preparing to hold high-level artificial intelligence (AI) talks in September, marking the first official AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trumps administration....

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Adobe, Workday as AI Transition Raises Growth Concerns

Morgan Stanley adopted a mixed outlook on the software sector on Tuesday, turning bearish on Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) and Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) while maintaining an overall positive view of the industry. The investment bank...