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LG Electronics announces discontinuation of its solar panel business

Feb 24, 2022 07:10 am UTC| Business Economy

LG Electronics is ditching its solar panel business, and this was announced on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The South Korean company cited the unfavorable market conditions today as the main reason for its decision. LG...

Burger King obtains rights to Popeyes in Puerto Rico

Feb 24, 2022 06:39 am UTC| Business Economy

Burger King in Puerto Rico is being operated by Restaurant Holding Company (RHC), and it has acquired exclusive rights to develop and expand the Popeyes Louisiana fried chicken brand in the country. Aside from Burger...

How good design can make aged care facilities feel more like home

Feb 23, 2022 22:35 pm UTC| Business

The stark difference between an aged care home and a real home has been laid bare by the COVID pandemic. Residential aged care buildings are often institutionally designed, even if they have the appearance of a hotel....

Indigenous entrepreneurship may well be the driver of social innovation

Feb 23, 2022 22:09 pm UTC| Business

Research has found Indigenous start-up businesses could improve the welfare and well-being of First Nations individuals and communities. This has the potential to reduce many economic and social setbacks experienced by...

Media freedoms on worrying downward trajectory in Europe

Feb 23, 2022 21:49 pm UTC| Business

Alarm bells over the state of media freedom in Poland rang more loudly this week, after journalist Grzegorz Rzeczkowski was made redundant from a major independent magazine in the country. Although the reasons behind his...

8 Incredible Ways to Meet New Friends in a New City

Feb 23, 2022 21:36 pm UTC| Business

People like to associate with others as it gives them security, support, and avenues of growth and fun. An individual surrounded by friends is more likely to have good physical and mental well-being. Friendships do not...

Los Angeles Dodgers To Invest In Tech Company WSC Sports

Feb 23, 2022 21:31 pm UTC| Business

As Betonmobile.ru informs, Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has invested in WSC Sports, an app that allows users to predict the outcomes of sports events and win money based on their predictions. Other investors...

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Economy

US Dollar Weakens as Yen Surges Amid Japan Intervention and Central Bank Moves

The U.S. dollar declined notably in global forex markets, with the Japanese yen emerging as a key beneficiary following reports of currency intervention by Japans authorities. The dollar index, which measures the greenback...

Markets Stay Strong Despite Oil Shock Concerns as Earnings Drive Investor Confidence

Global financial markets continue to show resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions in oil supply. Analysts note that while the conflict involving Iran raised fears of a major oil shock, energy...

WTI Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher at market open, gaining 41 cents or 0.43% to reach $105.50 per barrel. The increase follows heightened volatility driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions,...

Oil Prices Ease but Remain Set for Strong April Gains Amid Middle East Tensions

Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, yet remained on track to close April with notable gains following a surge driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions. Brent crude futures for June delivery slipped 3.3% to...

Iran-U.S. Conflict Escalation Threatens Global Oil Supply and Economic Stability

Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to rise as Tehran warns of long and painful strikes if Washington launches new military attacks. The ongoing Iran-U.S. conflict has significantly impacted global...

Politics

U.S. Flags Vietnam as “Priority Foreign Country” Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has officially designated Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country in its latest annual intellectual property (IP) report, signaling heightened concern over the...

Japan Eases Arms Export Rules, Opening Door for Potential Ukraine Defense Support

Japans recent relaxation of its weapons export rules could pave the way for future discussions on supplying military equipment to Ukraine, according to Kyivs ambassador to Tokyo. The policy shift, led by Prime Minister...

FEMA Reinstates Employees After Dissent Letter, Signaling Shift in Workforce Stability

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reinstated more than a dozen employees who were placed on administrative leave in August 2025 after signing a public letter criticizing agency leadership and...

Iran Threatens Prolonged Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Drives Global Oil Surge

Iran has warned it will launch long and painful strikes against U.S. positions if Washington escalates military action, intensifying tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran. The situation has...

Lula Plans New Supreme Court Nomination After Historic Senate Rejection

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is preparing to submit a new nominee for the Supreme Federal Court after the Senate rejected his initial choice, marking a historic political setback. According to...

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

Apple Q2 2026 Earnings Surge as iPhone 17 Sales Drive Record Revenue

Apple delivered a strong fiscal Q2 2026 performance, reporting record-breaking revenue and profit growth fueled by robust iPhone sales and expanding services. The tech giant posted earnings of $2.01 per share on $111.18...

FBI Warns of China’s Expanding Hack-for-Hire Network Amid Extradition Case

The Chinese governments alleged hack-for-hire ecosystem is rapidly expanding and becoming increasingly difficult to control, according to a senior FBI official. Speaking on Thursday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman...

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...