Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has emerged as a key ally to President Donald Trump as Washington debates artificial intelligence regulation, according to industry experts and reports from CNBC. During a public phone call at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles on Monday, Trump told Huang that “the robots are not going to be taking over … Read more
Prolonged heavy rain and flooding in Hà Nội and northern provinces have created a severe public health crisis, dramatically increasing the risk of infectious diseases as residents and sanitation workers come into contact with contaminated water, mud, and waste. According to Dr. Nguyễn Quốc Phương, head of the Infection Control Department at the National Hospital … Read more
Howard Buffett assumed the role of chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at age 71 as his father, Warren Buffett, retired from the position. The transition places the billionaire’s son in charge of guarding the unique culture that has kept candy, railroads, and insurance under one $1 trillion conglomerate. Howard Buffett Takes the Reins as Chairman Howard … Read more
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan, according to court documents and company announcements reported by CNBC and Capital Digest. The filing follows consecutive quarters of slumping sales at the burger chain … Read more
Electric vehicle sales are projected to capture a record 32 percent share of new car purchases in the United States by 2030, according to a recent analysis by researchers at the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability. This growth is expected to materialize despite federal policy rollbacks that remove consumer tax credits and charging equipment … Read more
New Zealand’s gross domestic product grew by 0.2% in the June quarter according to new figures released by Stats NZ, defying earlier economic predictions of a contraction. The modest expansion brings the annual growth rate to 1.7% for the 12 months ending in June, while expenditure on GDP rose 0.4% over the quarter and 2.2% … Read more
U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and indicated further increases may follow to cool high inflation, according to reports from The Associated Press. The S&P 500 fell 0.4 per cent to 7,551.81, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 631 points, or … Read more
Sydney-based fashion business Cue Clothing Co has entered voluntary administration, placing the operational future of its 51 combined retail stores across Australia in doubt. Founding History and Store Footprint Across Australasia Established in 1968, Cue Clothing Co operates two prominent women’s fashion labels: Cue and Veronika Maine. The retail network spans a combined total of … Read more
As the Pokémon franchise marks its 30th anniversary on Feb. 27, according to 1News, surging collector demand has pushed the market for trading cards to high levels, with individual rare cards selling for millions of dollars while simultaneously attracting retail theft and violent crime. Vintage Valuations and the Multi-Million Dollar Market The market for vintage … Read more
The ACT Party has unveiled a new small business policy package that proposes a three-year freeze on the adult minimum wage, introduces a discounted youth training wage, and tightens personal grievance rules, according to reports from TVNZ and RNZ. ACT Proposes Three-Year Minimum Wage Freeze The adult minimum wage would remain capped at its current … Read more