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iPhone 12 Banned in France Due to High Electromagnetic Radiation Levels: ANFR Issues Warning

Sep 14, 2023 09:25 am UTC| Business Economy Technology

The French authority, Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR), has ordered Apple Inc. to halt the sale of its iPhone 12 in the country, citing unsafe electromagnetic radiation emissions. After testing 141 units, the...

Delta Announces Shifts in Passenger Benefits, Lounge Access; Reveals New Qualification Criteria

Sep 14, 2023 09:11 am UTC| Economy Life Business

Delta Air Lines unveils significant shifts in passenger benefits, notably in lounge access and complimentary amenities. These changes address hub overcrowding, with cutbacks affecting specific cardholders. SkyMiles program...

Paris Baguette Opening Nine New Outlets, Reaches 150th Location to Secure Wider Foothold in North America

Sep 14, 2023 08:45 am UTC| Business Economy Life

Paris Baguette, one of the leading brands owned by South Koreas SPC Group, has reached another milestone in North America after announcing new store openings for this month. The bakery-cafe said it will launch nine new...

'ChargeScape' JV: Ford Motor, BMW Group, Honda Motor Unite for EV Grid Services in North America

Sep 14, 2023 07:32 am UTC| Business Economy Technology

Ford Motor, BMW Group, and Honda Motor have forged a joint venture to pioneer electric vehicle grid services in North America. This initiative aims to interconnect power companies and vehicle manufacturers, ensuring an...

Genies Unveils $500,000 Digital Fashion Fund to Transform Digital Couture Landscape

Sep 14, 2023 07:13 am UTC| Economy Technology Life Business

Achieving a $1 billion valuation in April 2022, Genies introduces a pivotal project backed by a substantial $500,000 digital fashion fund, integrating crowd-sourced mini-games and celebrity partnerships. This...

Google Faces Antitrust Charges Over $10 Billion Annual Exclusivity Arrangements

Sep 14, 2023 06:05 am UTC| Economy Technology Law Business

Over the next 10 weeks, federal and state attorneys will probe Googles alleged manipulation of its dominant internet search market position, stemming from a three-year-old antitrust lawsuit by the Department of...

JPMorgan, Citibank Korea Face FTC Penalties Over Collusion; Supreme Court Upholds Ruling

Sep 14, 2023 05:54 am UTC| Business Economy Fintech

The Supreme Court upheld penalties against Citibank Korea, JPMorgan, and two others imposed by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) over alleged collusion in currency exchange swap transaction bids with state...

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Economy

China Signals Willingness to Deepen Canada Ties as Leaders Seek Reset in Relations

China has expressed a willingness to deepen cooperation with Canada while working to eliminate what it describes as interference, signaling a potential reset in bilateral relations after years of strain. The message was...

Asian Currencies Trade Flat as Yen Weakens on Election Fears and Won Retreats After U.S. Support

Most Asian currencies traded near flat levels on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid mixed political and monetary signals from both the region and the United States. The Japanese yen hovered near 18-month lows,...

Bank of Japan Likely to Delay Rate Hike Until July as Economists Eye 1% by September

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to hold off on raising interest rates until at least July, according to a majority of economists, as policymakers assess the impact of recent tightening on Japans fragile economic...

Trump Delays Tariffs on Critical Minerals, Seeks Global Supply Deals to Protect U.S. Security

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided, for now, not to impose tariffs on rare earths, lithium, and other critical minerals, choosing instead to pursue international negotiations aimed at securing stable supplies. The...

U.S. Oil Prices Slide After Trump Comments Ease Iran Supply Fears

U.S. oil prices declined sharply in early Asian trading on Thursday, falling by more than $1 per barrel as easing geopolitical tensions involving Iran reduced market fears of supply disruptions. The pullback came after...

Politics

Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad Figures Amid Fragile Ceasefire

At least ten people were killed on Thursday in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, including senior figures from Hamas and the militant group Islamic Jihad, according to Palestinian medical sources and...

U.S. Warns Cuba Not to Block Humanitarian Aid as Sanctions Pressure Mounts

The United States has warned Cuba not to interfere with a long-delayed shipment of humanitarian aid, as tensions between Washington and Havana continue to escalate under President Donald Trumps administration. A senior...

Maria Corina Machado Says She Presented Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Donald Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Thursday that she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent meeting, a gesture that quickly drew international attention...

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Not Blocking Peace Amid Trump Criticism

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has firmly rejected claims that Ukraine is standing in the way of peace, responding to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump that suggested Kyiv was less willing than Moscow...

Bolsonaro to Be Moved to Papuda Prison After Supreme Court Order

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be transferred to the Papuda Penitentiary Complex in Brasília following an order issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, according to a court decision...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

xAI Restricts Grok Image Editing After Sexualized AI Images Trigger Global Scrutiny

Elon Musks artificial intelligence company xAI announced new restrictions on its Grok AI chatbot after the platform generated sexualized and manipulated images that raised alarms among regulators worldwide. The move comes...

TSMC Set to Post Record Q4 Profit as AI Chip Demand Accelerates

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the worlds largest contract chipmaker and a critical supplier to Nvidia and Apple, is expected to deliver a record-breaking fourth-quarter profit, driven by surging global...

U.S. Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China

U.S. lawmakers and former national security officials are voicing strong concerns over President Donald Trumps decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, warning...

Taiwan Issues Arrest Warrant for OnePlus CEO Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment Activities

Title: Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Pete Lau, the chief executive officer of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, accusing him of involvement in illegal business operations and recruitment...

Zhipu AI Launches GLM-Image Model Trained on Huawei Chips, Boosting China’s AI Self-Reliance Drive

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI has unveiled a new open-source image generation model, marking a significant milestone in Chinas push for technological self-reliance. The model, called GLM-Image, was...