U.S. stock futures edged higher Tuesday morning after a sharp sell-off in major indices on Monday. Investors continued to be in a state of anxiety as they waited for President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico to come into effect later in the day. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average …
Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, is pushing engineers at the company to spend more time in the office, working as many as 60 hours a week, to speed the development of artificial intelligence. Brin, who has largely maintained a low profile in recent years, has become more involved with Google’s AI efforts, especially after …
Britain is struggling to cope with an increasing youth jobless crisis, as the number of youngsters not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) has risen to its highest figure in more than a decade. Statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirm that almost one million young adults aged 16 to 24 were out …
Record demand for flights across the Atlantic has pushed British Airways and parent group International Airlines Group (IAG) to new profit highs, a time of strong growth and recovery. British Airways, the IAG flagship airline, was a major contributor to the group's profit success, making a major contribution to a record year. IAG announced a …
WhatsApp, the messaging service, suffered a major technical hitch on Friday afternoon when it left thousands of users unable to send messages. Over 50,000 individuals reported problems with the app, citing issues with connectivity and message delivery, based on reports compiled by the service that monitors outages, Downdetector. Users quickly turned to alternative platforms to …
After more than 20 years of redefining global communication, Skype will officially go silent on May 5. Microsoft, the tech giant behind the once-revolutionary platform, announced its decision to phase out the service in favor of its newer, enterprise-focused platform, Teams. Skype originally appeared in 2003 as a revolutionary internet calling service that transformed long-distance …
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed a new immigration program, the "Gold Card Visa," aimed at high-net-worth individuals willing to invest a substantial amount in exchange for permanent residency. This initiative seeks to replace the long-standing EB-5 investor visa, promising a faster and more direct pathway to US citizenship. However, it comes with a …
Nvidia will report its latest earnings on Wednesday, a closely watched financial update that will provide investors with a better sense of how the AI chip giant is faring against nascent competition. The company recently experienced tremendous market volatility, much of it triggered by the emergence of China's DeepSeek AI model, which left Nvidia with …
Luxury vehicle manufacturer Aston Martin has laid off 170 staff as part of a cost-saving measure following a tough year of slumping sales and increasing losses. The UK car giant, based in Gaydon, Warwickshire, has been hit by supply chain issues and production hold-ups, resulting in a decline in car deliveries across 2023. The firm, …
Heathrow Airport is in talks with a number of airlines, including British Airways, as part of a once-a-decade review of its terminal assignments. The move could result in some carriers being forced to relocate from their established bases, representing a major change in operations at London's busiest airport. Sources say Heathrow has started talks with …
In a policy reversal, the European Union is to exempt most companies from the requirement to publish environmental impact reports, a big reversal of its sustainability reporting legislation. The action, intended to cut red tape for businesses, is part of the European Commission's overall approach to streamlining rules. The Commission on Wednesday revealed that 80 …
Technicolor, the iconic name in visual effects (VFX), has formally gone into administration in the UK, bringing an end to an era for a company that has been instrumental in creating cinematic history. From Disney's hand-drawn masterpiece Pinocchio in 1940 to the eagerly awaited Mufasa: The Lion King in 2024, Technicolor has left an indelible …
Tesla's European sales plummeted last month, with data revealing almost a 50% plunge from the corresponding period a year ago. The slump follows an escalating controversy involving CEO Elon Musk, who has been increasingly immersed in political discussion on both continents. According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Tesla managed to sell …
Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) giant led by Elon Musk, has been making waves globally for over a decade. From revolutionizing the auto industry with sleek, high-performance electric cars to pushing the boundaries of renewable energy, Tesla has become synonymous with innovation. Now, with its much-anticipated entry into India—the world’s most populous country—Tesla is poised …
