IBM, a leading tech company, has made the decision to pause its advertising on the platform formerly known as Twitter, referred to as X, following a report that revealed its ads were placed next to antisemitic content. A spokesperson for IBM stated, “IBM has zero tolerance for hate speech and discrimination and we have immediately
In a rapidly shifting landscape for new energy vehicles (NEVs), Chinese brands have taken the lead, leaving global giants such as Volkswagen, Nissan, and Hyundai struggling to keep pace. According to CNBC’s analysis of public data for the first three quarters of this year, Volkswagen is on track for its smallest year of sales in
The once-glamorous world of Hollywood is grappling with the pressing need for redemption. After the strike that caused tumultuous setbacks for the industry, “fixes” are being ardently pursued. However, they must surpass mere cost-cutting measures and movie release delays that have already taken a toll. Studios such as Disney have witnessed the devastating loss of
Recent warnings about potentially high lead levels in recalled applesauce packets have put pediatricians on alert. While it is not yet clear if children exposed to these packets have experienced acute lead poisoning, experts advise taking the warnings seriously. According to Dr. Morri Markowitz, director of the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Treatment Program at the
Rwanda’s government has expressed its disappointment with the recent verdict from the UK’s Supreme Court, which ruled that the scheme to deport asylum seekers to the African country was unlawful. The spokesperson for Rwanda, Yolande Makolo, has strongly rejected the notion that Rwanda is unsafe for refugees and defended the country’s handling of asylum claims.
Cleveland Federal Reserve President, Loretta Mester, expressed her skepticism regarding the recent news of lower levels of inflation. Despite the progress made, Mester believes that more evidence is required to confirm that the central bank has successfully addressed the issue of rising prices. In an interview on “The Exchange” with CNBC’s Steve Liesman, Mester stated,
In a significant move, Apple has introduced the Emergency SOS via satellite feature for all iPhone 14 users in November 2022. This groundbreaking feature allows users to connect with emergency services when other forms of communication are not accessible. By utilizing satellite-based communication, compatible iPhone models strive to bridge the gap between users and vital
San Diego Padres ace, Blake Snell, etched his name in the record books once again as he clinched his second Cy Young Award, this time in the National League. Snell, who previously won the prestigious award in 2018 as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League, became only the seventh player,
In a significant breakthrough, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached an agreement to resume high-level military communication between the two nations. The announcement came after the leaders met face-to-face for the first time in over a year on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in San Francisco. This
Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, has received clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to proceed with the second flight test of its Starship rocket. This announcement comes after the unfortunate explosion of the previous launch in April, which caused significant damage and raised environmental concerns. Despite this setback, the FAA has conducted a thorough