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Scooter startup Lime sues Hertz for poaching engineers, improperly downloading files

Mar 06, 2023 23:46 pm UTC| Law Economy Business

Urban scooter company Lime sued Hertz Corp. in the California federal court seeking unspecified monetary damages and an injunction alleging unfair competition and poaching its senior engineers. Lime provides short-term...

US court prevents French, Swiss groups from restricting use of 'gruyere' cheese label

Mar 06, 2023 23:46 pm UTC| Law Economy Business Life

The Richmond, Virginia-based 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the name gruyere can be used to label cheeses from outside of the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France In doing so, the court upheld a...

Burger King Japan to offer all-you-can-eat King Yeti challenge

Mar 06, 2023 23:43 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Burger King Japan is having an all-you-can-eat challenge featuring its newest offering, the Japan-exclusive King Yeti from March 10 to 13. For 45 minutes, participants of Burger King Japans One Pounder Challenge will...

Fender to open first-ever flagship store in Japan

Mar 06, 2023 23:36 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Legendary guitar maker Fender is setting up its first-ever flagship store in Japan this summer, carrying the entire catalog of Fender and Squire electric guitars, acoustic guitars, basses, amps, and pedals. Dubbed the...

Yamaha Motor first to use green aluminum in Japanese motorcycles

Mar 06, 2023 23:26 pm UTC| Economy Business Nature

Yamaha Motor Co Ltd has begun using green aluminum as a raw material for parts in Yamaha motorcycles and will gradually expand its usage in models. This is the first time green aluminum is used in Japanese...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: Coinbase acquires One River Digital investment company

Mar 06, 2023 09:57 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Coinbase Global Inc., an American publicly traded company that operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, is aiming to expand beyond its retail trading business. In a move to fulfill this goal, it has acquired One River...

Amazon shutting Amazon Go convenience stores to reduce cost

Mar 06, 2023 09:11 am UTC| Business Economy

Amazon Go is closing down eight of its convenience store locations. The company said that this move is part of its plan to reduce costs. As per Fox Business, the convenience store chain is shutting eight Amazon Go...

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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

Trump Administration Proposes New Rule to Limit Joint Employer Liability

The Trump administration has introduced a proposed rule that could significantly reshape how companies are held accountable for labor violations involving contractors and franchise workers. Announced by the U.S. Department...

RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over David Geier’s HHS Role and Vaccine Review Work

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told lawmakers this week that he is open to sharing details about David Geiers contract with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), signaling growing scrutiny over...

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...

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...