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Best Buy teams up with Atrium Health to set up in-home hospital care

Mar 08, 2023 08:18 am UTC| Business Economy

Best Buy Health is known to provide world-class technology and systems for advanced healthcare. Now it is helping the health industry further by signing a 3-year deal with Atrium Health to make hospital-at-home care...

S. Korean convenience store Emart24 offers karaoke machines, BMW Mini Coopers

Mar 08, 2023 00:24 am UTC| Life Economy Business

Emart24 is back with exotic offerings, partnering with TJ Media and Carba to offer high-end karaoke machines and BMW Mini Coopers. TJ Media, which specializes in karaoke equipment, provides Emart 24 to sell high-end...

Jack Grealish ditches Nike for Puma

Mar 07, 2023 23:45 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has signed a long-term partnership deal with German sportswear manufacturer Puma after previously wearing Nike footwear on the pitch. Under the deal, Grealish will wear Puma...

Nike flaunts ad campaign starring K-pop girl group NewJeans

Mar 07, 2023 23:40 pm UTC| Life Sports Economy Business

K-pop supergroup NewJeans has now appeared in a campaign for Nike shortly after officially announcing their partnership with McDonalds Korea, The Nike Korea Air Max campaign shows the girl group formed by ADOR, a...

Samsung posts $67.1 billion revenue to beat Intel, Qualcomm in reclaiming world's top spot in chip sales

Mar 07, 2023 23:36 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business

Samsung Electronics Co. posted $67.1 billion in revenue last year to reclaim the top spot among global chipmakers, beating Intel Corp., which achieved $60.8 billion in revenue. Both chipmakers saw a decline in their...

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: Amazon reportedly launching its own NFT Marketplace in April

Mar 07, 2023 13:05 pm UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Amazon is reportedly introducing its own non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace in April. Through the platform, it will be possible for all Amazon NFTs to be tied to physical assets and tokens. The Amazon NFT marketplace...

Tesla to sell Model S and Model X at lower prices after $10,000 markdown announcement

Mar 07, 2023 09:42 am UTC| Business Economy

Tesla is once again slashing the prices of its most expensive electric vehicle models. The EV maker is said to be cutting the rates by as much as $10,000. This is the second time this year that Tesla has reduced the...

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Economy

Global Energy Crisis: Iran Conflict Triggers Record Oil Supply Shock

The ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has triggered an unprecedented global energy crisis, marked by the largest daily oil supply disruption in history. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly reduced...

U.S. Freezes Dollar Transfers to Iraq, Pressures Government Over Iran-Backed Militias

The United States has reportedly halted U.S. dollar shipments to Iraq and paused key security cooperation programs as part of a broader effort to pressure Baghdad into addressing the influence of Iran-backed militias...

Asian Stocks Mixed as Tech Shares Decline While Japan’s Nikkei Hits Record High

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as technology stocks weakened, reflecting overnight losses on Wall Street, while Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 reached a new record high. Investors remained cautious...

Japan Exports Surge for Seventh Month as AI Demand Offsets Middle East Trade Disruptions

Japans exports extended their growth streak for a seventh consecutive month in March, driven largely by strong global demand linked to artificial intelligence (AI) and data center expansion. According to government data,...

Oil Prices Slip Amid Iran Ceasefire Extension, Hormuz Disruptions Keep Markets Tense

Oil prices edged lower during volatile Asian trading on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran. While the move raised hopes for continued peace talks, ongoing...

Politics

U.S. Intercepts Iranian Oil Tankers in Asian Waters Amid Rising Global Energy Crisis

The United States military has intercepted multiple Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, escalating tensions in an already volatile geopolitical environment. According to shipping and maritime security sources, at...

US Urges Iran to Transfer Enriched Uranium as Ceasefire Talks Continue

The United States is increasing pressure on Iran during ongoing negotiations, with the White House stating that Tehran must agree to transfer its enriched uranium to the U.S. as part of efforts to maintain stability and...

Syrian Asylum Rejections Rise in Europe as Minority Safety Concerns Persist

A growing number of Syrian asylum seekers are facing rejection across Europe despite ongoing security concerns, particularly among minority groups. After the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad and the end of Syrias...

Virginia Redistricting Vote Boosts Democrats Ahead of Midterm Elections

Virginia voters approved a new Democratic-backed congressional map on Tuesday, a decision that could significantly reshape the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the upcoming midterm elections....

Trump Administration Files Fraud Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center Over Informant Payments

The Trump administration has filed criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a prominent civil rights organization known for tracking extremist groups, accusing it of defrauding donors through its...

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

Meta Expands AI Training With Employee Activity Tracking Tools

Meta is advancing its artificial intelligence strategy by introducing new internal tracking software designed to capture employee interactions on workplace systems. The initiative, known as the Model Capability Initiative...

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in AI Chip Packaging Facility

South Koreas SK Hynix is accelerating its push into the artificial intelligence semiconductor market with a major new investment aimed at strengthening its global competitiveness. The company announced plans to invest...

Nvidia Pushes 800V Data Center Power Systems to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is reportedly exploring next-generation data center power solutions by engaging major South Korean power equipment manufacturers to develop higher-voltage infrastructure. According to The...

LG Innotek Stock Hits Record High on $68M Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Deal

LG Innotek shares surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, fueled by strong investor confidence following the companys latest automotive supply agreement with a European partner. The Seoul-listed stock (KS:011070) climbed...

Samsung Boosts DRAM Supply to Tesla as AI-Driven Memory Demand Surges

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) has significantly increased its monthly DRAM shipments to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), reflecting the growing demand for advanced memory solutions in electric vehicles and artificial...