Oil prices are rising again as Israel prepares to invade Gaza as soon as Saturday and the United States tightens sanctions on major crude-producing countries, sparking market fears over a drop in supply as demand increases. On Friday morning, the price per barrel of West-Texas Intermediate, the benchmark for contracts to deliver oil produced in … Read more
The lawmakers’ letter also claims that NIST is being rushed to define standards even though research into testing AI systems is at an early stage. As a result there is “significant disagreement” among AI experts over how to work on or even measure and define safety issues with the technology, it states. “The current state … Read more
Your Hometown Deli in Paulsboro, N.J. Google Earth A North Carolina ex-convict pleaded guilty to securities fraud in connection with conspiring to manipulate the stock of a company that once had a market capitalization of as high as $100 million despite owning just one, small money-losing deli in southern New Jersey. The man, disgraced former … Read more
(NEXSTAR) — We all like to ponder whether our money can make us even more money. Sometimes it can. Some state quarters, for example, may be worth hundreds of dollars to collectors. Certain pennies and nickels can even bring in a few bucks. But in some cases, there’s a banknote or coin that sells at … Read more
At least 100 people are jobless and an unknown number of projects are in limbo after a major Australian construction company collapsed, citing “inflationary pressures”. NPM (National Projects and Maintenance) Group, comprising 10 enterprises operating across Australia, went under on Monday. “The ongoing market pressures have made NPM’s continued operation untenable, due to skilled labour … Read more
After a stellar debut on Wednesday, shares of DOMS Industries fell to the day’s low of Rs 1,225.60 on Thursday, declining nearly 7% from the previous closing of Rs 1,326.05. Investors preferred to book profits after the stock got listed at an 80% premium. The stock is still trading at a premium of 66% over … Read more
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In a minivan with the rear seats ripped out, John is chasing one of his 250 electric scooters down a California highway. He finds it 10 miles away, hiding in a bush—a run-and-dump tactic that he says thieves use to test whether anyone will come after them before they take a scooter home. John, not … Read more
Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global are reportedly in early stage talks about a merger that could bring two of the world’s largest media firms under one roof with a combined market value of $38bn (£30bn). It is understood that Warner Bros chief executive David Zaslav discussed a potential merger – that could bring together … Read more
(NewsNation) — Student loan payments resumed in October after Congress ended the temporary pause earlier this year. For the first time in three years, 28 million student loan borrowers were required to continue payments. However, new data relieved by the Department of Education revealed that only 60% of the 22 million loan borrowers with October due … Read more
