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Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media

Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how
Business|Technology|US

CNN announces layoffs as it revamps its schedule and digital strategy

CNN announces layoffs as it revamps its schedule and digital strategy

CNN announces layoffs as it revamps its schedule and digital strategy
Europe|Political|Technology

Italian deal with Starlink would not be security risk, space agency says

A possible deal between Italy and Elon Musk's Starlink for secure satellite communications would not pose a security risk, the head of national space agency ASI said on Thursday.

Italian deal with Starlink would not be security risk, space agency says
Business|Political|Technology|US

CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business

CNN is expected to lay off about 200 of its employees, or 6% of its workforce, in part of a shift toward a more digital-oriented future

CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|US

CNN to cut jobs by 6% amid digital push

Warner Bros Discovery-owned CNN will lay off about 6% of its workforce as the TV news outlet continues to shift its focus toward a more digital-centric strategy, according to an internal

CNN to cut jobs by 6% amid digital push
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology|US

PayPal fined by New York for cybersecurity failures

PayPal will pay a $2 million civil fine over cybersecurity failures that led to the exposure of customers' Social Security numbers in late 2022, New York

PayPal fined by New York for cybersecurity failures
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor

As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies on his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal

With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor
Business|Opinion|Science|Technology

Mark Zuckerberg thinks workplaces need to ‘man up’ − here’s why that’s bad for all employees, no matter their gender

Do companies need to embrace a more diesel-fueled, meat-eating mentality? Many already do – and the results aren’t pretty, according to business research.

Mark Zuckerberg thinks workplaces need to ‘man up’ − here’s why that’s bad for all employees, no matter their gender
Health|Science|Technology

Meet phosphine, a gas commonly used for industrial fumigation that can damage your lungs, heart and liver

While scientists still aren’t sure how phosphine wreaks so much havoc on the body, some are developing medications that can help mitigate the harm it causes.

Meet phosphine, a gas commonly used for industrial fumigation that can damage your lungs, heart and liver
Business|Europe|Technology

Today’s CEOs are the last to manage all-human workforces, says Marc Benioff

Today’s CEOs are the last to manage all-human workforces, says Marc Benioff

Today’s CEOs are the last to manage all-human workforces, says Marc Benioff
Business|Europe|Technology

UK watchdog targets Apple, Google mobile ecosystems with new digital market powers

Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS are facing fresh scrutiny from Britain’s competition watchdog, which unveiled investigations targeting the two tech giants’ mobile phone ecosystems under new powers to crack down on digital market abuses

UK watchdog targets Apple, Google mobile ecosystems with new digital market powers
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Britain appeals to Big Tech with change of regulatory guard

Britain's choice of a former Amazon executive to chair its antitrust regulator is a clear pitch for investment, including from Big

Britain appeals to Big Tech with change of regulatory guard
Education|Health|Technology

Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain

Digital screens are pervasive at work and in homes and schools stores

Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

EU Commission investigates depth of EU safety net for stablecoin holders

The European Commission is investigating the extent to which EU rules on crypto assets protect the redemption rights of the bloc's investors in identical e-money

EU Commission investigates depth of EU safety net for stablecoin holders
Business|Europe|Technology|US

One Tech Tip: How to delete Facebook, Instagram and Threads if you don't like Meta's changes

Some Facebook, Instagram and Threads users are wondering whether to delete their accounts after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s announced changes to content rules and plans to its fact-checking program

One Tech Tip: How to delete Facebook, Instagram and Threads if you don't like Meta's changes
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General Atlantic CEO says he is optimistic on TikTok deal in the US

The CEO of investment firm General Atlantic, a board member of TikTok's parent company, said on Thursday that he was optimistic that a deal to keep the short-video app

General Atlantic CEO says he is optimistic on TikTok deal in the US
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GE Aerospace forecasts upbeat 2025 profit on strong demand for parts, services

GE Aerospace on Thursday forecast a stronger profit this year after its fourth-quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates as persistent shortages of new aircraft drove up demand for its

GE Aerospace forecasts upbeat 2025 profit on strong demand for parts, services
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Stocks hover near new records, oil ebbs

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a frenetic first three days of the new Donald Trump presidency, buoyant Wall Street stocks hovered near new record highs -

Stocks hover near new records, oil ebbs
Business|Technology|US

Ford to recall over 270,000 US vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says

Ford Motor is recalling 272,817 vehicles in the United States on concerns over battery failure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.

Ford to recall over 270,000 US vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Wall St mixed as investors assess earnings, await Trump's comments

Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed corporate earnings and awaited comments from President Donald Trump to gauge

Wall St mixed as investors assess earnings, await Trump's comments
Americas|Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

US fintech firm Broadridge to boost India headcount by 26% in 3 years, top exec says

By Sai Ishwarbharath B BENGALURU - U.S. fintech firm Broadridge Financial will expand its India tech staff by 26% to 6,800 people over three years as it gears up to sell its products in the world's

US fintech firm Broadridge to boost India headcount by 26% in 3 years, top exec says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Nissan to procure EV batteries from SK On for US market, Nikkei reports

Nissan Motor plans to procure batteries for electric vehicles sold in the U.S. from South Korea's SK On from around 2028 onwards, the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday, as the

Nissan to procure EV batteries from SK On for US market, Nikkei reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Asian tech fundraising to expand 10% in 2025, says Citi

Citi expects increased momentum in Asian fundraising for tech companies into 2025, driven by developments in artificial intelligence and robust activity in India and Taiwan, the Wall

Asian tech fundraising to expand 10% in 2025, says Citi
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Pope decries 'crisis of truth' in AI message to Davos forum

Pope Francis on Thursday urged political, economic and business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to keep close oversight of the development

Pope decries 'crisis of truth' in AI message to Davos forum