Apple Acquires Israeli Audio AI Startup Q.ai
Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup focused on artificial intelligence for audio technology. The company confirmed the deal on Thursday but did not reveal the purchase price. However, reports…
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall as Labor Market Stays Steady
US weekly jobless claims dipped last week, showing layoffs remain low and the labor market is still holding firm. However, economists say hiring remains weak, which continues to make many…
China to Relax Visa Rules for British Visitors, UK Confirms
China will let British citizens travel for up to 30 days without a visa, Downing Street has announced. The news came after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met President Xi…
Ukraine-Russia-US Talks in Abu Dhabi: High Stakes, Low Expectations
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have met in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. While the format of discussions has…
First Brands Founder Patrick James and Brother Face Fraud Indictment in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged First Brands Group founder Patrick James and his brother Edward James with fraud, accusing them of misleading lenders out of billions of dollars before…
Canada’s Conservative Leader Poilievre Faces Leadership Test and Public Perception Challenge
Poilievre’s Leadership on the Line Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is facing an important test this week at the party’s convention in Calgary. Delegates will vote on whether he should…
US Lawmakers Race to Avoid Government Shutdown After Minneapolis Shooting
Lawmakers in Washington DC are racing to prevent a US government shutdown, with talks focused on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations. The push comes after the fatal shooting of…
US Software Stocks Slump as AI Disruption Fears Shake the Sector
US software stocks dropped sharply on Thursday as investors grew more worried that artificial intelligence is starting to threaten traditional SaaS companies. Weak updates from SAP and a steep post…
Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor Amid State Turmoil
Democratic U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has officially entered the race for governor in her home state of Minnesota. In a video released Thursday, she emphasized her ability to unite people…
US Wholesale Inventories Rise Again in November, Supporting Q4 GDP Outlook
US wholesale inventories increased again in November, a sign that inventory investment could help economic growth in the fourth quarter after weakening GDP for two straight quarters. The data was…
