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Walgreens sued over opioids crisis in Arkansas

Mar 17, 2021 08:00 am UTC| Business

Walgreens has been sued by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, and the case was filed earlier this week. In her filing, she claimed that the pharmacy chain company played a big part in making the opioid crisis...

Alibaba canceled in China? Company’s browser removed from Chinese app stores

Mar 17, 2021 07:25 am UTC| Business

Alibaba hit with another snag after its UC Browser disappeared from some Chinese app stores. Apparently, the browser was deleted from most app platforms in China, and this comes only a day after President Xi Jinping...

Google agreed to cut developers' Google Play app store fees by half

Mar 17, 2021 06:01 am UTC| Business

Google announced on Tuesday, March 16, that it will slash its app store fees to 15% from the normal 30% for the first $1 million revenue of the developers. The new pricing for app developers The price cut will be...

Ford blasted for abandoning plans to build new vehicle in Ohio; UAW accused automaker of greed

Mar 17, 2021 05:48 am UTC| Business

Ford Motor Co. recently revealed it is planning to build its upcoming vehicle model in Mexico, and this enraged the members of the United Auto Workers union. This is because the American automaker initially vowed to do the...

Is the New Zealand economy on the right track?

Mar 17, 2021 03:56 am UTC| Business

New Zealand is a little economy that ticks a lot of boxes. It ranks first in the World Banks Ease of Doing Business Report 2020 and third in the Heritage Index of Economic Freedom 2020. It also has a growing tech sector...

Account takeover- a growing cybersecurity threat for websites and users

Mar 17, 2021 03:51 am UTC| Business

Over the past decade, the Internet has become a pretty dangerous place. As the number of users increases by the day (today, there are over 4.66 billion Internet users), so do online threats. Youve likely heard the term...

Jennifer Kovach Explains How to Find the Best Match Between a Consultant and Your Company

Mar 17, 2021 02:40 am UTC| Business

When your business needs external help, it can be difficult to decide which consultant is right for you. There are dozens of different types of consultants, all of whom have special strengths and focus areas. Jennifer...

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Economy

UAE Exits OAPEC Amid Shift Toward Independent Oil Strategy and Market Uncertainty

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially exited the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), marking a major shift in its approach to global energy policy. The move was confirmed in a statement...

Fed’s Goolsbee Warns Inflation Remains Elevated, Signals Caution on Rate Cuts

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has cautioned that recent inflation data presents a challenge for the U.S. central bank, reinforcing a cautious stance on potential interest rate cuts. Speaking in a recent...

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as Tensions Persist Amid Fragile Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Irans latest proposal for renewed talks, signaling continued deadlock in efforts to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Despite a ceasefire reached on...

EU Warns of Response as U.S. Considers 25% Tariffs on Car Imports

The European Commission signaled it is prepared to defend its economic interests after the United States threatened to impose new tariffs on European vehicles, raising concerns over a potential escalation in transatlantic...

Wall Street Mixed as Apple Earnings Boost Nasdaq and Oil Prices Ease

U.S. stock market performance ended mixed on Friday, with major indices showing resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices. The SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted gains, while the Dow Jones...

Politics

Trump Signals Major U.S. Troop Reduction in Germany Amid NATO Tensions and Trade Disputes

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to significantly reduce the American military presence in Germany, going well beyond the previously proposed withdrawal of 5,000 troops. Speaking briefly to reporters before...

Peru Election Results Under Scrutiny as JNE Calls for Comprehensive IT Audit

Perus National Jury of Elections (JNE) has officially requested a comprehensive and exhaustive IT audit of the ongoing general election results, intensifying focus on transparency and electoral integrity in the country....

Trump Signals Possible Renewal of U.S. Strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States could potentially resume military strikes on Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations. Speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach,...

Kim Jong Un Highlights Youth Role in North Korea’s Military and Political Agenda

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently met with delegates from the ruling partys youth league congress in Pyongyang, reinforcing the governments focus on young people as a driving force behind national development and...

Russian Forces Advance Toward Kostiantynivka as Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine

Russian troops are steadily advancing toward the strategic city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraines eastern Donetsk region, signaling a renewed push to gain ground near one of Ukraines most heavily fortified defensive zones....

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

U.S. Cybersecurity Pushes Faster Patch Deadlines Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

U.S. cybersecurity officials are exploring significantly shorter deadlines for fixing critical vulnerabilities in government IT systems, driven by growing concerns that hackers are leveraging advanced artificial...

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...