As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry continues its meteoric rise, Microsoft finds itself under the federal microscope due to a recent deal with AI startup Inflection. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into whether Microsoft’s collaboration with Inflection constitutes…
In a controversial display that has become a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, thousands of ultranationalist Israelis participated in an annual march through a susceptible Palestinian area of Jerusalem. This year’s event occurred amidst escalating wartime tensions. It was marked by chants…
In a significant medical breakthrough, Moderna and Merck have announced encouraging three-year data from their experimental vaccine, which, when combined with Keytruda therapy, has demonstrated improved survival rates in patients suffering from the deadliest form of skin cancer. Presented at the American…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarms about the escalating trend of tariffs, labeling it as the most worrisome threat to the global economy. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasized the surge in trade restrictions, with the number of tariffs tripling…
Apple, a company always at the forefront of innovation, is on the verge of a significant upgrade to its Vision Pro mixed reality headset with the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI). This move comes amid broader efforts to infuse new life…
As Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to assume office as Mexico’s next president, she confronts a nation deeply divided by persistent cartel violence, economic strains, and the looming shadow of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Amidst these complexities, analysts pinpoint three pivotal challenges…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may soon be forced to choose between agreeing to a ceasefire deal with Hamas and keeping his government in power. This complex decision will test Netanyahu’s political acumen and the stability of his coalition. The Ceasefire Proposal…
In the evolving landscape of media conglomerates, Paramount Global is on the brink of a transformative merger with Skydance Media. A newly revised M&A deal, pending approval from Shari Redstone, promises to reshape ownership dynamics and possibly conclude the long-standing Redstone family…
In the midst of heightened military tensions and escalating conflicts, Israel finds itself grappling with the specter of an economic downturn reminiscent of the tumultuous 1970s. The nation’s economic landscape is under strain as defense expenditures soar to unprecedented levels, raising concerns…
In a remarkable turn of events, Chinese carmaker BYD has emerged as the global leader in electric vehicle (EV) sales, briefly overtaking Tesla, a company once dismissed by its CEO Elon Musk. BYD’s recent unveiling of a hybrid powertrain boasting an unprecedented…