Since Warner Bros. properties like HBO Max and CNN offer programming outside the US, other countries’ regulators could try to block the merger. Paramount has started discussions with the European Commission, the firm said. Paramount gave in to Trump and FCC demands Trump and Carr have repeatedly criticized TV networks, including Paramount property CBS, for…
Nvidia (NVDA +1.68%) is one of the most impressive companies we’ve ever seen. It is dominating the computing hardware realm and has become the primary option to run all of the generative artificial intelligence (AI) workloads that are coming online. However, we’re still in the early innings of the buildout, leaving plenty of room for…
By Ellen Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) – China’s factory activity in February expanded at the fastest pace since December 2020, driven by robust demand that helped lift manufacturers’ confidence, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday. The RatingDog China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 52.1…
In a notable political shift, former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, is partaking in Nepal’s general elections, which come on the heels of significant youth-led anti-corruption protests that led to the government’s downfall. This election marks a crucial moment for the nation’s youth, whose activist efforts have started to reshape the political landscape,…
As China approaches a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory, the recent National People’s Congress (NPC) unveils a strategic roadmap intended to steer the country through a period of substantial transformation. With an emphasis on sustainable growth and technological advancement, the NPC’s plans reflect not only a shift towards moderation in economic expectations but also…
Ziff Davis bought Ookla in 2014 for $15 million, per a Reuters report today. The publishing company said it expects the sale to close “in the coming months.” In a statement, Accenture CEO and chair Julie Sweet said: By acquiring Ookla, we will help our clients across business and government scale AI safely and build…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has recently showcased his military’s advancements by supervising the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a newly commissioned naval destroyer. This demonstration underscores North Korea’s commitment to enhancing its maritime capabilities and reflects significant progress in its military modernization efforts, especially following previous setbacks in naval development. North Korean…
U.S. President Donald Trump said bankers are trying to undermine the GENIUS Act — the signature stablecoin legislation he signed into law last year — in a Truth Social post Tuesday, and he urged passage of Congress’ crypto market structure legislation without interference. “The U.S. needs to get Market Structure done, ASAP. Americans should earn…
Jobs impacted are within the company’s supply chain department. SEATTLE — Starbucks will relocate some of its corporate jobs in Seattle when it expands operations to Tennessee, according to the company. Jobs connected to direct and indirect sourcing operations teams within the supply chain will be impacted. Seattle will remain the company’s North America and…
Savannah Chrisley‘s prescription weight loss website is under a federal microscope … ’cause the FDA warned her about making false and misleading claims about GLP-1s. The feds fired off a warning letter, obtained by TMZ, to Savannah last month … advising her that they reviewed her website GoodGirlRX and found some issues. Namely, the feds…
In this article CAAS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A cargo ship is parked at a berth loading and unloading containers at the Lianyungang Port Container Terminal in Jiangsu Province, China on March 1, 2026. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s factory activity faltered in February as manufacturers paused production and cargo…
Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war. Anthropic’s chatbot Claude, for the first time, outpaced rival ChatGPT in phone app downloads in the United States this week,…
Tensions flare anew in the region as recent ballistic missile attacks from Iran have heightened security concerns in Israel. In a stark reminder of the ongoing volatility, the sound of sirens filled the air early Thursday morning as interceptors lit up the sky above central Israel, underscoring the precariousness of peace in the area. Such…
In a tense geopolitical climate, U.S. officials are sounding alarms over potential threats from Iran, signaling a complex web of diplomacy and military posturing in the Middle East. As regional dynamics shift, the response to perceived threats raises questions about international relations and the prevailing strategies of deterrence. This backdrop emphasizes the continual need for…
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A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on March 3, 2026. NYSE Stocks rose on Wednesday, building on the momentum seen late in the previous session, as the surge in oil prices pulled back following developments in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and fears about a U.S. economic growth scare faded. The Dow…
In a significant move toward strengthening economic relations, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum recently met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas. This meeting highlights the ongoing U.S. interest in Venezuela’s vast natural resources, offering the potential for increased collaboration amidst the complex backdrop of international relations and past tensions. U.S. Secretary…
For Immediate Release: March 03, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the issuance of 30 warning letters to telehealth companies for making false or misleading claims regarding compounded GLP-1 products offered on their websites. “It’s a new era. We are paying close attention to misleading claims being made by telehealth and pharma…
Tom Curtis (left) and Chris KempczinskiCredit: Burger King/Tiktok; Chris Kempczinski/Instagram NEED TO KNOW A video of McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski promoting the new Big Arch Burger was criticized as inauthentic on social media Burger King responded with a TikTok video featuring its president enjoying a Whopper, sparking comparisons online McDonald’s recently launched the Big Arch…
ChatGPT Health — OpenAI’s new health-focused chatbot — frequently underestimated the severity of medical emergencies, according to a study published last week in the journal Nature Medicine. In the study, researchers tested ChatGPT Health’s ability to triage, or assess the severity of, medical cases based on real-life scenarios. Previous research has shown that ChatGPT can…
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In a striking demonstration of confidence, U.S. President Donald Trump rated his administration’s progress in its confrontational stance against Iran at an impressive fifteen on a scale of ten. Nevertheless, recent polling from Reuters/Ipsos reveals a stark contrast in public sentiment, with only about a quarter of Americans supporting the ongoing collaborative military efforts involving…
The AI company Anthropic was likely not in the public lexicon just a month ago. But it is now. The AI company has long been known within tech circles for its popular Claude AI assistant and coding tools. But a whirlwind sequence of events in February thrust the company into the public eye more than…
Amazon said drones struck three of its Middle East data centers, causing outages related to the “ongoing conflict in the Middle East.” Drones directly struck two Amazon Web Services facilities in the United Arab Emirates, and a drone strike near an Amazon data center in Bahrain also damaged that facility, the company said in a post on…
With its mammoth deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance is set to amass a ton of new debt and it faces a number of other financial risks. Now one of Wall Street’s big credit-rating agencies has downgraded Paramount’s debt to junk status and cut its issuer default rating. Fitch Ratings downgraded Paramount Skydance’s long-term…
NEW YORK (AP) — A high-stakes antitrust trial that could lead to the possible breakup of Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, got underway Tuesday in a case over whether the entertainment giant’s dominance of the concert industry amounts to an illegal monopoly. In opening statements, a U.S. Justice Department lawyer pointed to the…
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As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift, the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran are ushering in a wave of apprehension within the U.S. political sphere. With the U.S.-Israeli relationship in the spotlight amid debates over military actions and the management of congressional war powers, ordinary citizens are increasingly left questioning their role in influencing foreign policy…
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Corporate America is talking about artificial intelligence more than ever, but a new analysis by Goldman Sachs reveals a stark divide between boardroom hype and macroeconomic reality. In a research note analyzing fourth-quarter earnings, senior U.S. economist Ronnie Walker noted that discussions surrounding AI completely overshadowed what was fundamentally a strong quarter, with core corporate…
In the wake of McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski becoming a “laughing stock” online following a viral promotional video for the new Big Arch burger, social media has been flooded with hilarious and pointed memes as users react to the situation. As the fast-food chain launched the new burger in the U.S. on March 3, 2026,…
LONDON (AP) — Damage to three Amazon Web Services facilities in the Middle East from Iranian drone strikes highlights the rapid growth of data centers in the region, as well as the industry’s vulnerability to conflict. The company’s cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services, said late Monday that two data centers in the United Arab…