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Huawei launches MatePad Paper to rival Amazon’s Kindle

Feb 28, 2022 09:15 am UTC| Business Economy

Huawei has been releasing a bunch of new products, and the past weekend, it has unveiled a device to compete with Amazons popular Kindle line. The Chinese tech company introduced its Huawei MatePad Paper. The release of...

Target testing Starbucks curbside order pickup

Feb 28, 2022 06:38 am UTC| Business Economy

Target may soon be handing out orders of Starbucks coffee as it is currently testing its curbside order pickup and returns. For the trial, shoppers at select Target outlets will be able to pick up their favorite Starbucks...

Russian billionaires starting to lose big portions of their fortune due to Ukraine invasion

Feb 28, 2022 06:23 am UTC| Business Economy

Russia started to attack Ukraine last week, and a full-scale invasion has been launched the past weekend. President Vladimir Putin has ordered devastating attacks by air, land, and sea, and the Russian troops are now...

South Korea establishing a $1.66 billion support program to aid businesses affected by the Russia-Ukraine crisis

Feb 28, 2022 05:32 am UTC| Business Economy

South Korea revealed it will be launching a support program so it can extend help to businesses in case they will be affected by the ongoing crisis in Russia and Ukraine. The scheme is primarily to aid local companies with...

Intel announces chosen location for its chip plant in Europe

Feb 28, 2022 04:22 am UTC| Business Economy

Intel is setting up a chip factory in Europe with an investment of around $95 billion, and it has finally chosen a location. An insider revealed that the company would be making a formal public announcement about its...

Competition among Japan’s salmon farms intensifies

Feb 27, 2022 23:35 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Fierce competition between brands in Aomori and Iwate prefectures has been likened to the regional wars in the feudal era as salmon farming has spread so rapidly in these areas. Around 70 percent of the 300,000 tons of...

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Adidas Originals sneaker collection now on sale

Feb 27, 2022 23:27 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Select silhouettes in the Adidas Originals Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy sneaker collection are now available with additional sneakers rolling out over the next few months across the globe. Those available are the...

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Economy

Wall Street Surges to Record Highs Amid Strong Earnings and Economic Stability

U.S. stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday, driven by solid corporate earnings, easing oil prices, and steady economic data that boosted investor confidence. The SP 500 rose 1% to a record-breaking 7,210.24,...

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Supply Disruption Fears

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran fueled concerns about further supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil prices surged by as...

Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices Surge and Fed Signals Inflation Risks

Asian stock markets declined on Thursday as investors reacted to a sharp rise in oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and a cautious outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The combination of geopolitical tensions, energy...

Dollar Holds Near Two-Week High as Fed Hawkish Shift Lifts Yields, Yen Near Intervention Zone

The U.S. dollar remained close to its strongest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, supported by a hawkish shift from Federal Reserve policymakers that pushed Treasury yields to a one-month high. Currency markets are...

US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Surge, and Big Tech Earnings Drive Market Moves

U.S. stock index futures traded mixed on Wednesday evening as investors reacted to the Federal Reserves latest policy decision, rising oil prices, and a fresh round of earnings from major technology companies. Market...

Politics

King Charles Wraps U.S. Visit with Trump Meeting and Virginia Tour

Britains King Charles III and Queen Camilla concluded their four-day state visit to the United States with a brief stop at the White House, where they said goodbye to U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit, which...

US Adds European Union to Section 301 Watchlist Amid Trade Concerns

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has added the European Union (EU) to its Section 301 watchlist, signaling rising concerns over trade practices and intellectual property protections. The decision, announced...

Comey Faces Charges Over Instagram Post as Free Speech Debate Intensifies

Former FBI Director James Comey is facing new criminal charges tied to a controversial Instagram post, but legal experts argue the case is unlikely to succeed due to strong First Amendment protections. The charges stem...

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest Amid Myanmar Political Crisis

Myanmars detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to be transferred to house arrest, according to state media reports, marking a significant development more than five years after the military coup that removed her...

Israel Expands Gaza Restricted Zones, Raising Concerns for Civilians and Aid Access

Israels newly updated Gaza maps have significantly expanded restricted military zones, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians at increased risk and limiting humanitarian access. The revised maps, quietly shared with...

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

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...

Amazon Stock Dips Despite Record Earnings as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges

Amazon (AMZN) shares slipped 2.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even after the company delivered record-breaking quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The decline reflects investor concerns over...

Alphabet Earnings Surge on AI Growth, Cloud Revenue, and Strong Search Performance

Alphabet Inc. delivered an impressive first-quarter performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations with strong growth driven by its Cloud division and core Search business. The tech giant reported adjusted earnings per...

Qualcomm Stock Surges Despite Weak Guidance After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares climbed sharply on Wednesday, closing up 9% after a volatile trading session triggered by its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report and softer-than-expected forward guidance. The...