In a recent discussion, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the importance of Ukraine maintaining a robust military presence even after a potential peace agreement with Russia. He emphasized that security assurances are a hot topic in talks with the U. S. and Ukraine. Merz pointed out that
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. stands as a symbol of China's economic landscape, showcasing both its strengths and weaknesses. The company's latest quarterly earnings reveal a lot about the country's two-speed economy, which is both robust and unstable. Let's start with the positives. Alibaba's cloud d
The meat market is in a tough spot. It's not just a problem for consumers or farmers. Everyone is feeling the heat. Prices are high. Quality is questionable. And the system seems to be failing at every level. First, let's talk about the prices. They are not just high. They are skyrocketing. This is
In a surprising turn of events, the UK's fiscal watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), released its economic forecast earlier than usual. This happened just before the finance minister, Rachel Reeves, was set to unveil her budget plans. The report, which typically comes out after the
Uber has recently let go of a group of AI training contractors, ending their work two months earlier than initially promised. These workers were part of Project Sandbox, a program where Uber provides AI training services to other companies, specifically Google in this case. Around a dozen contractor
The latest film in the Knives Out series takes a different turn. It's not as lighthearted as the last one. This time, it's more serious and thought-provoking. The story is set in a cold, windy, and overcast New York. But even in the darkness, there's always a light. The film is inspired by old myst
In the latest movie, a young priest named Jud Duplencity is sent to a small church upstate. He's got a past, including a boxing career and a death he regrets. Jud is not happy to be there, but he's got no choice. The church is run by Monsignor Wicks, a tough guy who loves to fight and throw punches,
Vietnam's Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is on fire, with big growth expected through 2030. By 2025, it's set to hit USD 2. 61 billion, up from USD 1. 91 billion in 2024. That's a huge jump, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. The market is growing fast, with a mix of local and international pl
After a decade of leading Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. She made this announcement in a video posted on social media, highlighting her achievements and the city's progress under her leadership. Bowser's time as mayor was not without challenges. She had
The tech world is buzzing with a major change that caught many off guard. The shift to TPUs, or Tensor Processing Units, is happening faster than anyone predicted. These specialized chips are designed to handle complex tasks that regular processors struggle with. They are becoming the go-to choice f
