US consumer confidence sinks to more than 11 year low as cost worries grow
Confidence drops sharply amid jobs and price fears US consumer confidence fell hard in January, hitting its lowest level in more than 11 years. The slide reflects rising concern about…
Wall Street banks on next Fed chair to stand up to Trump
Investors weigh Fed independence amid political pressure Global banking leaders believe the next Federal Reserve chair may face heavy pressure from President Donald Trump. Still, many on Wall Street expect…
Carol Kirkwood Announces Departure After 25 Years as Weather Presenter
Carol Kirkwood, the beloved weather presenter, became emotional on live TV as she announced she would be leaving her long-standing role after more than 25 years. Hugging her co-hosts, she…
Google to Pay $68 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Private Conversation Recordings
Google has reached a $68 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over allegations that its virtual assistant, Google Assistant, secretly recorded private conversations. The lawsuit claims that these recordings…
US Government Invests $1.6 Billion in Rare Earths Firm to Reduce Dependence on China
US Government Takes Stake in Critical Minerals Firm The Trump administration is set to invest $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth, a US-based company that mines and processes rare earth…
China Clarifies Canada Trade Deal After Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs
China has said its trade deal with Canada doesn’t target any other country, after US President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between Ottawa and…
Can India Become a Major Player in the Computer Chip Industry?
India is slowly but steadily making its mark in the global semiconductor world. The country already has strong expertise in chip design, and now it’s taking the first real steps…
Tech Giants Head to Court Over Social Media Addiction Claims
A major court case has begun in California that could change how social media companies are held responsible for the harm their platforms may cause. The trial focuses on claims…
Airlines Pay Millions After Rejecting Passenger Claims
UK airlines are paying millions of pounds in compensation every year to passengers after first refusing to accept their claims. Consumer groups say some airlines delay or confuse customers so…
Crying horse toy goes viral in China before Lunar New Year
A sad faced horse plush toy has taken over social media in China just weeks before Lunar New Year celebrations. With the Year of the Horse approaching, the unusual toy…
