TikTok says the US refused to engage in serious talks to reach a deal | Social media news
ByteDance said the US government would rather shut down than work on an “effective solution” to protect US users. TikTok…
Economy
Fossil fuel use, emissions hit record levels in 2023, industry report says | Energy
The share of renewable energy in global energy consumption reaches almost 15 percent, an all-time high. Global fossil fuel consumption…
McDonald's scraps AI pilot after order mix-up goes viral | Food
The fast food giant is pulling the plug on AI-powered voice ordering at about 100 establishments after viral videos of…
Nvidia becomes the most valuable company in the world, dethroning Microsoft | Technology
The chip giant's market capitalization reaches $3.335 trillion as share prices continue their stellar rise. Nvidia, the startup at the…
Malaysia to join BRICS; China's Xi is an 'exceptional leader', Anwar says | Business and Economy
The Malaysian leader criticizes the “Western narrative” surrounding the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Malaysia is planning to join…
Hong Kong to keep stock market open during typhoons | Financial markets
City leader John Lee says the move will strengthen the Asian financial hub's competitiveness. Hong Kong is about to end…
US surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media platforms | Social media news
The US surgeon general has asked Congress to require social media platforms to carry warning labels about their effects on…
Most news consumers are suspicious of AI in journalism, survey shows | Technology news
News consumers are the most opposed to the use of AI for sensitive topics such as politics, according to a…
The United States is far behind China in nuclear energy, according to a report | Nuclear energy
The United States is 10 to 15 years behind China in deploying next-generation reactors, the research institute says. The United…
Why Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia face antitrust investigations | Technology
The US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have reportedly reached an agreement on how they will…