Amazon plans to train and educate millions of people across the globe on artificial intelligence (AI) for free, the company announced on Nov. 20. The tech giant plans to offer the free training amid what it says is a growing need for an AI-savvy workforce, according to a press release. The company cited a recent study […]
Some studies suggest synthetic caffeine may accelerate aging, but research is limited. Learn about the differences between natural and synthetic caffeine.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday criticized “bogus media stories” for allegations that he was anti-Semitic, following his response to a controversial social media post last week. “This past week, there were hundreds of bogus media stories claiming that I am antisemitic,” Mr. Musk wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Nothing […]
The agency is charging new taxes on Americans who make a side income of more than $600 from activities like online selling or freelance work.
Speaker Johnson says this positions the GOP to win upcoming spending battles, but Democrats claim victory in extending their 2023 funding program for 75 days.
Warning: This article contains content that some readers may find disturbing. A woman who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 34 weeks pregnant says her unborn baby saved her life. She’s now helping raise funds for the UK-based nonprofit Brain Tumor Research by taking part in its month-long Skip 10 Minutes a Day in […]
Green water is a sign of the possible presence of very toxic algae.
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session as signals of higher supply from the United States met concern over lacklustre energy demand from China. Brent futures were down 23 cents at $80.95 a barrel by 1101 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) shed 27 cents to $76.39. Both benchmarks […]
A growing number of TikTok users now get their news from the video-sharing app, with almost a third of adults between 18 and 29 regularly using the platform for news while consumption of news across other social media sites has declined, according to new research published Nov. 15. According to the survey data by Pew […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against food and beverage giant PepsiCo Inc. accusing the company of harming the public and the environment with its single-use plastic packaging. Ms. James’s office announced the “historic and groundbreaking” lawsuit in a Nov. 15 press release, after PepsiCo’s single-use plastics were allegedly found floating […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday reported a $6.5 billion net loss for the 12 months ending Sept. 30 and said it will not breakeven next year as first-class mail fell to the lowest volume since 1968. The Postal Service said revenue fell 0.4 percent to $78.2 billion results. U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said […]
LONDON—Oil prices dipped on Wednesday amid signs the United States, the world’s biggest oil producer, is at peak production, offsetting positive crude demand signals from top consumer China. Brent futures were down 29 cents to $82.18 a barrel at 1207 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down 32 cents to $77.94. China’s […]
An emergency request filed in the case by prosecutors is scheduled to be heard by the judge on Wednesday.
The investment banker described being woken up by a man entering his bedroom and asking ‘Where’s Nancy?’
Experts testified during a hearing in Washington.
The lure of a lower cost of living and experiencing exciting cultures has motivated roughly nine million Americans to live abroad. This is especially true when it comes to seniors looking to retire. But besides what to pack, money can be a significant stress point. As an expat, managing your money can be a challenge. […]