Amidst regulatory ambiguity, corporate expenditure on artificial intelligence lobbying at the U.S. federal level saw a significant increase in 2024 compared to 2023. As per the statistics gathered by OpenSecrets, the number of companies investing in AI lobbying rose from 458 in 2023 to 648 in 2024, denoting a 141% […]
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A representative from Bank of America confirmed on Friday that the institution will be in discussions with the Trump administration and Congress regarding certain regulations. The bank stated these regulations could potentially compel them to sever banking ties with certain clients. On Thursday, President Trump specifically […]
Remember the writing exercises we had in middle school, where we had to describe our favorite cookie? We were instructed to explain it like we were describing it to an alien who had never seen a cookie before. This meant we had to involve all the senses – sight, sound, […]
On January 24, Serbia was gripped by a nationwide general strike, with a massive crowd of protestors flooding the streets of Belgrade, its capital city. The public outcry was sparked by the tragic incident at a railway station in Novi Sad last November, where the roof collapse resulted in numerous […]
Architectural enthusiasts have often humorously suggested that Hong Kong’s true potential will shine once its construction is complete. This sentiment was likely shared by those who attended the preliminary events at the soon-to-be-opened Kai Tak Sports Park. Valued at a whopping HK$30 billion (approximately US$3.85 billion), the sports park is […]
The tariff threats from Donald Trump, the president of the United States, are not subsiding. Both before and after his second inauguration, he has threatened to impose blanket tariffs of 25% on all goods entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, and China. The reasons he gives for these threats are […]
With an ever-evolving array of high-tech weaponry, Fortnite has consistently captivated its vast player community. The evolution of the game across different seasons has seen the unveiling of powerful new weapons. These include the Pulse Rifle, a high-tech assault rifle that has become a mainstay in the game, and the […]
Title: Monte dei Paschi Proposes Stock-for-Stock Acquisition of Mediobanca The globally recognized, ancient banking institution, Monte dei Paschi di Siena of Italy, has initiated a sweeping all-share acquisition bid. The target is its larger domestic competitor, Mediobanca. The offer, launched on Friday, is worth an impressive €13.3 billion ($13.95 billion). […]
In a significant move for the cryptocurrency world, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has recently ratified an executive order that addresses Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Dubbed “Bolstering US Dominance in Digital Financial Technology,” this order effectively puts a halt on the creation and distribution of any […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is implementing a hiring freeze and reducing travel expenses in reaction to the impending withdrawal of the United States, its largest financial contributor. This information was revealed by an internal email acquired by POLITICO. The Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed his disappointment over […]
