How credit card swipe fees are affecting shoppers
Credit card swipe fees, which are among the highest operating costs for retailers, are taking a bite out of...
Meta is leaving its users to wade through hate and disinformation
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Image Experts warn that Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact-checking program could allow disinformation and hate to fester online and permeate the real world. The company announced today that it’s phasing out a program...
US designates Tencent a Chinese military company, adding tech giant to blacklist
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has added Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings, Ltd. to its "blacklist" of companies that allegedly aide the Chinese military.The DOD on Monday released its annual updated list of firms operating in the U.S. deemed to be "Chinese...
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Here are some of the horrible things that you can now say on Instagram and Facebook
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Meta overhauled its approach to US moderation on Tuesday, ditching fact-checking, announcing a plan to move its trust and safety teams, and perhaps most impactfully, updating its Hateful Conduct policy. As reported by Wired, a lot of...
New fast food value deals are coming in 2025
The new year has only been underway for just over a week, and fast-food companies have been busy bolstering their value offerings for customers. Several big-name chains have already added or announced deals meant to appeal to fast-food eaters looking for...
Manufacturing activity declines for second consecutive month
PMI remains in contractionary territory, reflecting the challenging environment manufacturers faced at the end of last year PMI remains in contractionary territory, reflecting the challenging environment manufacturers faced at the end of last year PMI remains in...
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Manufacturing activity declines for second consecutive month
PMI remains in contractionary territory, reflecting the challenging environment manufacturers faced at the end of last year PMI...
New vehicle sales continued strong rally in December
However, that was not enough for full-year sales to overtake those of 2023 However, that was not enough for full-year sales to...
IMF says Reserve Bank is a model of transparency but must do more
Bank should provide ‘more information on dissenting MPC votes’ Bank should provide ‘more information on dissenting MPC...
SA set for modest growth amid Trump factor
Local policy reforms and monetary easing offer hope as world braces for US president-elect’s return Local policy reforms and...
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rings in 2025 with cryptic, concerning tweet about AI’s future
OpenAI founder Sam Altman rang in the new year with a short missive posing questions and concerns about the future of artificial...
Cybersecurity pioneer, tech CEO Amit Yoran dies ‘unexpectedly’ amid cancer battle
Amit Yoran, a tech executive who served as CEO of Tenable Holdings., Inc., died on Friday, his company announced.Yoran died...
6 game-changing ways to save money on a college education
For many students and families, the rising cost of higher education feels like an insurmountable challenge. Questions like...
New Orleans tourism: Will it take a hit after terrorist attack?
Travel experts don't believe the New Year's terror attack in New Orleans will impact tourism over the coming...
‘Breaking Bad’ home in New Mexico on the market for $3.9 million
A lucky buyer will have the opportunity to step inside the world of Walter White. The fictional character's real-life home is...
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Manufacturing activity declines for second consecutive month
PMI remains in contractionary territory, reflecting the challenging environment manufacturers faced at the end of last year PMI...
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang hints at ‘plans’ for its own desktop CPU
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holding the Project Digits computer on stage at CES 2025. | Photo by Artur Widak / Anadolu via Getty...
T-Mobile is once again being sued over its 2021 data breach
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Washington state is suing T-Mobile for allegedly failing to address cybersecurity...
I found the first Matter smart fridge
I tracked down the Bosch 100 Series fridge at CES. It’s the company’s first to support the Matter standard, enabling local...
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These are the fastest-growing jobs in the US, LinkedIn says
As the new year gets underway, some Americans may be on the hunt for new jobs. The 2025 edition of LinkedIn’s "Jobs on the Rise"...
These are the fastest-growing jobs in the US, LinkedIn says
As the new year gets underway, some Americans may be on the hunt for new jobs. The 2025 edition of LinkedIn’s "Jobs on the Rise"...
Gen X helps drives retirement savings balances to new record
Generation X has been boosting its efforts to build nest eggs for retirement, according to the newly-released data from Fidelity...
The best ETFs for retirees
Americans are retiring at a record-setting pace amid the aging of the baby boomer generation, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)...