'Price increases are unavoidable' says Tim Cook, proving even Apple isn't impervious to the global memory shortage "We’re willing to use our balance sheet to help be a part of the solution." PC Gamer · Jun 18
State Farm’s AI push sparks fears of mass job losses: ‘A real slap in the face’ While agents report potential income declines of up to 40 percent, State Farm disputes those figures The Independent UK · Jun 17
Hotel owners say Marriott’s reward program is ripping them off A group of hotel owners have voiced their concerns to Marriott The Independent UK · Jun 16
Trump is pushing to have Congress ‘expunge’ his impeachments - even without a law saying its possible The president said Congress should pass the resolution to scrub his first-term impeachments, claiming he did ‘nothing wrong’ The Independent UK · Jun 12
OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic: Report The ChatGPT-maker confidentially filed for an IPO earlier this week after archrival Anthropic did the same last week. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had earlier identified rising costs as a huge problem. The Economic Times · Jun 11
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong? Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of strategic reserves. Escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Iran, threaten further supply shocks. The world faces a potential oil crisis with diminished buffers and constrained transit routes, suggesting prolonged market vulnerability. The Economic Times · Jun 10
PepsiCo is now delivering Doritos and soft drinks to stores using driverless trucks The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is actively lobbying against the rollout, as PepsiCo acknowledges the technology will ultimately limit future workforce growth The Independent UK · Jun 8
Dr Melanie Walker says Donald Trump introduced her to Jeffrey Epstein. Then she met Bill Gates... The story matters because Walker appears to have been both a beneficiary of Epstein’s patronage and one of the people who helped him gain access to Gates’s circle after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. The Times of India · Jun 8
Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-generated scams last year. Worse it yet to come, experts warn From fake romances with soap opera stars to fictional FBI agents and MAGA influencers, AI has made it easier than ever for scammers to steal Americans’ money The Independent UK · Jun 6
NYU Stern professor Suzy Welch says the career aspiration to follow your passion is ‘dumb advice’ Suzy Welch, author and NYU Stern School of Business professor, says without the right talent or attitude, it’s hard to turn a passion into a career. Fortune · Jun 5
Is Michael Saylor’s Strategy changing its Bitcoin playbook? MSTR sells $2.5 million of BTC for the first time since 2022 - here's why Michael Saylor's Strategy Bitcoin (BTC USD) sale: Strategy has sold 32 bitcoin for approximately 2.5 million dollars. This is the company's first bitcoin sale since late 2022. The proceeds will help fund distributions on its preferred stock. Strategy continues to hold a significant amount of bitcoin. The company's approach to… The Economic Times · Jun 1
Big Five home insurers didn’t pay out on nearly half of claims last year, analysis says The five biggest home insurers collectively declined more than 44 percent of claims resolved in 2025, according to the analysis The Independent UK · May 31
Graham Platner’s wife told his Senate campaign he sent sexually explicit texts to several women, report says Platner’s wife said she and her husband had overcome the hurdle and that their marriage was ‘stronger than ever before’ The Independent UK · May 30
Worrying new bullying trend emerging in school cafeterias, mental health experts warn Experts say the rise of smartphones has transformed a long-standing issue of cafeteria teasing into something more persistent and public The Independent UK · May 30
The Guardian - US · May 28 JD Vance says Trump ‘pushing forward’ with Golden Dome as he addresses Air Force Academy – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Economic Times · May 27 Trump again slams media coverage on West Asia conflict, says "gone absolutely crazy" Former President Donald Trump criticized media coverage of the West Asia conflict, alleging bias against his administration. He claimed outlets would even portray Iran's surrender as a victory for the nation. Trump also accused Democrats and media of losing their way and going "CRAZY!"
The Independent UK · May 26 Delta has seen its cancelations increase this year and is trying to fix it before busy summer travel season Staffing shortages of both pilots and air traffic controllers have been causing headaches for air lines in recent years
AAP · May 21 Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of Approximately $337 Million, Includes OpenAI, Beast Industries, More Than 11,000 ETH and Over 283 Million WLD Tokens EASTON, Pa., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("Eightco" or the "Company") today provided an update on its total holdings, highlighting its leading position across digital assets and strategic investments in leading private technology companies. As of May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, ORBS' holdings…
International Business Times UK · May 20 ChatGPT Giant OpenAI Could File IPO Paperwork as Early as Friday, WSJ Reports OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a confidential IPO filing, working with major banks, as a lawsuit from Elon Musk is dismissed, clearing a path for potential public listing.
The Economic Times · May 19 Google, Blackstone plan AI cloud venture with $5 billion backing: WSJ Google and Blackstone are reportedly planning to launch a new AI cloud company, with Blackstone contributing $5 billion in equity for a majority stake. The venture will leverage Google's specialised AI chips, hardware, software, and services. Long-time Google executive Benjamin Treynor Sloss is slated to lead the new US-based company.
The Economic Times · May 18 America’s business schools are dangling discounts to win back students as AI panic sets in American business schools are slashing tuition fees and offering scholarships. This move comes as professionals reconsider the value of traditional MBA degrees due to artificial intelligence. Many are opting for shorter, flexible courses to gain AI skills while staying employed. Applications to US business schools have also seen a decline.
Reason · May 15 No Discovery into Alleged "Actual Malice" in Trump's Lawsuit Against WSJ Over Jeffrey Epstein Birthday Letter Story From Trump v. Dow Jones & Co., decided Wednesday by Judge Darrin Gayles (S.D. Fla.): On July 18, 2025, President… The post No Discovery into Alleged "Actual Malice" in Trump's Lawsuit Against WSJ Over Jeffrey Epstein Birthday Letter Story appeared first on Reason.com.
The Independent UK · May 13 Baltimore City Hall accused of spending $50K on crab cakes and Old Bay wings at Orioles games Feud erupts between Mayor Brandon Scott and Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming over access to sensitive internal records, prompting IG to publish report alleging excess spending by his staffers
The Times of India · May 12 The superpower trap: Xi, Trump, and the myth of American decline President Trump's China visit occurs amid a US-Iran stalemate, with analysts suggesting Xi Jinping holds more leverage. Many in Beijing view Trump as a symptom of liberal democracy's instability and American decline, validating Xi's "rise of the East" worldview. This perception of US weakness could lead China to miscalculate and…
The Guardian - AU · May 12 Mass starvation looms if fertilisers can’t pass key waterway, UN warns – as it happened This blog is now closed