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President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to the United States, affecting imports from Canada and Mexico. He confirmed this action during a flight on Air For…
Elon Musk introduces a new AI chatbot designed to improve productivity in government operations. The chatbot utilizes advanced technologies to streamline processes and enhance communication within go…
Amazon competes with Walmart for the highest revenue position in the S&P 500. Walmart has maintained this position for twelve years. Recent earnings indicate Amazon's fourth-quarter revenue at $187.8…
In 2024, U.S. startup funding for companies with Black founders reached a multiyear low, with only $730 million, or 0.4%, of total funding directed toward these startups. This represents a decline of…
Anthropic prohibits AI use in job applications, requiring candidates to complete materials independently. The company has around 150 job openings where AI tools, such as Claude or ChatGPT, should not…
LinkedIn introduces a new AI tool designed to enhance job searches. This tool analyzes user profiles and job listings to provide tailored recommendations. It aims to improve the match between candida…
Cybersecurity venture funding has increased recently. Semgrep, an application security startup, secured $100 million in Series D funding, led by Menlo Ventures and including investments from multiple…
On February 5, 2025, the DeepSeek chatbot faces scrutiny for potential ties to China Mobile, a Chinese state-owned telecom. Security researchers identified obfuscated code on DeepSeek's login page, s…
Foreign aid workers face significant challenges when they lose access to their essential missions. These workers often struggle to provide necessary support to communities in crisis. Aid cuts disrupt…
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, launches a healthcare startup called Manas AI to innovate cancer treatment. Manas AI, co-founded with Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, focuses on using artificial intel…
China will impose tariffs on select U.S. imports in response to U.S. tariffs initiated by President Trump. Starting next week, China will enforce a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas, along…
President Donald Trump’s policies are predicted to increase business acquisitions. Factors contributing to this trend include pent-up demand from past regulatory environments, potential reductions in…
Global shares decline amid concerns over potential tariffs from President Trump. The CAC 40 in France falls 1.6%, while Germany's DAX decreases by 1.5% and the FTSE 100 in Britain drops 1.3%. U.S. st…
Amazon reduces its management structure, resulting in job cuts and potential savings. The company laid off workers in communications and sustainability teams and previously cut 200 positions in North…
President Trump's proposed tariffs could increase prices on various imports from Canada and Mexico. A 25% import tax targets goods such as gasoline and guacamole, potentially provoking retaliatory me…
AI is evolving rapidly and impacting multiple sectors while facing challenges such as data requirements, energy costs, and regulatory issues. The AI community experiences a split between cautionary a…
Europe's economy stagnated at the end of 2024, with Germany contributing to this trend through a second consecutive year of declining output. Eurostat reported flat GDP for the eurozone in the final …
Over 1,300 Google employees petitioned for job security amidst recent layoffs. The Alphabet Workers Union in the U.S. and Canada directed the petition at CEO Sundar Pichai, highlighting instability a…
Baby boomers show reluctance to transfer wealth while alive, preferring to leave it after passing. A recent survey by Charles Schwab indicates a trend where boomers hesitate to distribute their wealt…
The Federal Reserve plans to maintain its benchmark interest rate during its upcoming meeting, even as President Donald Trump calls for lower rates. Inflation stands at 2.4%, above the 2% target, whi…