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Adidas turns plastic bottles into eco-friendly Nizza sneakers

Jun 29, 2022 21:26 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business

Adidas is collaborating with environmental organization Parley for the Oceans to offer colorful Nizza sneakers and sportswear made from recycled materials. Adidas uses Parleys Ocean Plastic material in lines like their...

Japan's Nissan suspends Russia production due to worsening situation

Jun 29, 2022 20:57 pm UTC| Business Economy

Nissan Motor Co has suspended production in Russia for the first half of the business year that began April 1 due to bleak prospects of the situation improving, according to its CEO Makoto Uchida. According to a...

McDonald's, Burger King, KFC struggle to sell Korean units due to financing woes, preference for healthier foods

Jun 29, 2022 20:07 pm UTC| Business Economy Health

The South Korean units of McDonalds, Burger King, and KFC are facing growing skepticism over finding new owners for their franchises here, due to increased difficulties in fundraising and a growing preference among...

Kellogg split plays positively on Wall Street

Jun 29, 2022 18:03 pm UTC| Business Economy Health

Kellogg Co.s stock price rose over 5 percent immediately following its announcement that it will be splitting into three companies, focused on snacks, plant-based foods, and breakfast cereal. Wall Street analysts claim...

Taco Bell trials tostada with giant Cheez-It as base

Jun 29, 2022 17:33 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Taco Bell and Cheez-It are collaborating to offer the Big Cheez-It Tostada, a menu item with a base of a very Big Cheez-It with seasoned beef, reduced-fat sour cream, diced tomatoes, lettuce, and shredded cheddar...

Airbnb permanently bans parties at rental properties

Jun 29, 2022 10:42 am UTC| Business Economy

Airbnb, an American company that operates an online marketplace for lodging, mainly homestays for vacation rentals and tourism activities, announced on Tuesday, June 28, that it has permanently banned the holding of...

SsangYong Motor names final bidder; Court approved KG Group’s consortium for ₩900B acquisition deal

Jun 29, 2022 10:04 am UTC| Business Economy

SsangYong Motor revealed on Tuesday, June 28, that it is now waiting for the courts approval of its decision to pick the KG Group consortium as the final bidder for its acquisition. As per Yonhap News Agency, SsangYong...

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Economy

Fed’s Williams Signals One More Rate Hike Before Year-End

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Tuesday that policymakers have time to assess incoming economic data before deciding on their next interest rate move, although he still expects one additional...

US Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Aussie, Pound Slide

The U.S. dollar climbed to a two-month high on Tuesday as investors weighed easing oil prices, volatile Treasury yields and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which...

Gold Rebounds as Oil Falls and Treasury Rout Eases

Gold prices rebounded Tuesday as falling oil prices and easing pressure in the U.S. Treasury market helped the precious metal overcome a stronger dollar. Spot gold climbed 1.6% to settle at $4,182.45 an ounce, while U.S....

RBA Hikes Interest Rate to 4.60% as Inflation Risks Rise

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in nearly 15 years as policymakers respond to persistent inflation and rising energy prices....

Asian Stocks Fall as Bond Yields and Oil Prices Surge

Asian stock markets fell broadly on Tuesday as surging U.S. Treasury yields, elevated oil prices and renewed pressure on technology shares dampened investor sentiment. Markets also awaited the Reserve Bank of Australias...

Politics

Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Village, Block Palestinian Family’s Return

More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked the occupied West Bank village of Jalud, preventing a Palestinian family from returning to their homes and clashing with Israeli troops, according to witnesses and the Israeli...

CNN, Politico and MS NOW Seek Court Order Blocking Trump White House Ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal judge to preserve their access to the White House while they challenge President Donald Trumps decision to ban the news organizations over their coverage. The three outlets...

Trump, Tech Leaders Sign ‘Morally Binding’ AI Safety Accord

President Donald Trump and executives from major technology companies signed a voluntary artificial intelligence agreement in Washington on Tuesday, establishing a set of principles intended to guide the development and...

Polymarket Traders Bet on Trump AI Rename to ‘Super Intelligence’

Polymarket traders are betting on whether President Donald Trump will formally rename artificial intelligence as super intelligence, after he publicly called for the terminology change and federal officials began adopting...

Tim Scott Blames Democrats as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott criticized Democrats after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, arguing the stalled crypto legislation represented a missed opportunity to establish clearer rules...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Apple CEO John Ternus Plans Major Overhaul

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO John Ternus is reportedly moving quickly to reshape the technology giant, launching a broad organizational overhaul just weeks after taking the top job. His strategy focuses on speeding up...

TD Cowen Starts SpaceX at Buy, Sees AI Compute Driving Growth

TD Cowen initiated coverage of SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) with a Buy rating and a $200 price target, pointing to artificial intelligence computing as a major near-term growth engine alongside the companys expanding space...

OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion at $1.4 Trillion Valuation

OpenAI is reportedly seeking to raise at least $30 billion from investors in a new funding round after postponing plans for an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the discussions....

BlackRock Sees AI Agents Fueling New Crypto Demand

BlackRock says the rapid growth of artificial intelligence could create a new source of demand for cryptocurrencies as autonomous AI agents increasingly need payment systems designed for machines. In its research paper,...

Anthropic Targets $2 Trillion Valuation in Planned IPO

Anthropic is preparing for a highly anticipated initial public offering that could value the artificial intelligence company at more than $2 trillion, putting investor enthusiasm for the booming AI sector and its massive...