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Illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think - who's behind it and how it could be controlled

Jun 28, 2023 00:30 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Every now and then the trade in human organs makes national, even international, news. In March 2023, a Nigerian politician, his wife and a medical middleman were found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot after they...

Kakao Mobility Partners With VinFast, Vingroup for EV, Autonomous Tech Innovation

Jun 27, 2023 11:33 am UTC| Business Economy

Kakao Mobility has entered a strategic partnership with Vietnamese conglomerate, Vingroup and its electric vehicle subsidiary, VinFast. The collaboration aims to develop electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving...

Merck Grapples With Lawsuits Over Underplayed Neurological Risks Linked to Singulair

Jun 27, 2023 11:21 am UTC| Health Law Economy Business

Merck, a global healthcare company, is being besieged by lawsuits alleging the underrepresentation of potential neurological side effects of its asthma and allergy drug, Singulair. Early studies hinted at possible brain...

Fast-Food Faceoff: Taco Bell Challenges 'Taco Tuesday' Trademarks Held by Taco John's, Gregory's Restaurant

Jun 27, 2023 11:05 am UTC| Law Economy Business

In a culinary clash of titans, Taco Bell is petitioning to liberate the federally trademarked phrase Taco Tuesday. The move faces stiff opposition from multi-state chains Taco Johns and Gregorys Restaurant Bar, both...

LG Innotek Pledges $1 Billion for Expansion of Vietnam Camera Module Plant

Jun 27, 2023 10:57 am UTC| Business Economy

LG Innotek announced a massive $1 billion investment towards expanding its camera module plant in Vietnam, aiming to double its production capacity. The plan positions the company to potentially meet an anticipated surge...

McDonald's Singapore Debuts Sweet BBQ McSpicy, Hints at Nationwide Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry

Jun 27, 2023 10:33 am UTC| Life Economy Business

McDonalds Singapore adds a zesty twist to the classic McSpicy, unveiling the new Sweet BBQ McSpicy available from June 28 to July 26. The tantalizing menu addition features a juicy, spicy chicken thigh, turkey bacon, and a...

Hyundai Card Boosts Tie-Up with Visa for Data Business Push

Jun 27, 2023 10:07 am UTC| Business Economy

Hyundai Card Co. Ltd. and Visa Inc. signed a new agreement for strategic collaboration. The credit card arm of the Hyundai Motor Group said on Monday, June 26, that the American financial service provider agreed to work...

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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...