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Oil prices extend multi-day rally as Trump issues new threat to Iran; Brent tops $114 per barrel
The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.
States take up kids online safety as Congress stalls
State prosecutors are turning up the heat on social media and artificial intelligence companies over their safeguards for children as federal lawmakers remain at an impasse on the issue. From...
UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policies
AstraZeneca and GSK, the U.K.'s second and ninth most valuable companies, both saw first-quarter profits beat expectations early Wednesday.
HEYOON Is All About Being ‘Seriously Unserious’
HEYOON talks about her latest album, 'seriously unserious,' finding her sound, and playing at the club.
Meta told it's violating EU law by not doing enough to keep children off Facebook and Instagram
Children can create Instagram and Facebook accounts simply by inputting a false birth date, a preliminary EU investigation found.
Meta Threatened With Major EU Fine For Failing To Block Underage Users From Facebook And Instagram
The commission said if the preliminary findings of its probe are confirmed, Meta could face fines as high as 6% of its global revenue.
Lloyds takes £151m hit from Iran war as it forecasts rise in UK unemployment
Bank expects its base case for GDP growth to be 0.5% this year, lower than IMF’s 0.8% prediction for BritainBusiness live – latest updatesLloyds has warned that the economic fallout...
How America boosted the yuan
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Finland’s Kone to buy German rival TK Elevator in blockbuster $34.4 billion deal
The combination would create the world’s largest elevator maker and marks one of Europe's biggest takeovers in recent years.
UBS profits rocket 80% to $3 billion for first quarter beat, shares pop 5%
UBS reported its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, with net profits beating analyst estimates.
Using Generative AI To Predict Mental Health Treatment Success And Psychotherapeutic Trajectories
Predicting the outcome of mental health therapy is a vital goal. Statistical models have been used. Now, we turn to using AI LLMs. Good or bad? An AI Insider scoop.
Trump administration urged to use ‘trade remedies’ to stop news bargaining incentive – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland health minister still has major concerns about Thriving KidsTim Nicholls, the Queensland health minister, said...