A custom voice agent calling an internet provider reflects both user ingenuity and a growing shift toward automated, AI-mediated customer service.
Fast, affordable internet is set to roll out in parts of L.A. County, and organizers encourage residents to sign up for alerts ahead of the program’s launch.
American internet giants face a rising long-term risk as global digital power fragments, regulation tightens, and regional ecosystems grow more assertive.
U.S. employment strengthened in September, showing steady hiring and resilient worker participation despite rising uncertainty over a possible federal government shutdown.
The UK faces a growing 50+ workforce crisis driven by health issues, burnout, and early retirement. Analysts say flexible work, retraining, and better support systems are key to reversing the decline.
The American Franchise Act clarifies that franchisors are joint employers only if they exercise “substantial direct & immediate control,” offering legal certainty to franchisees and workers.
Saudi Arabia plans two additional alcohol stores under strict regulation, signaling another cautious step in its gradual easing of long-standing alcohol restrictions.
JPMorgan expects a global oil surplus by 2027 that could push Brent crude prices into the $30s, signaling a slow but profound shift in energy market dynamics.
Asia-Pacific markets traded with mixed results as investors weighed the possibility of a December Federal Reserve rate cut, balancing hope for easing policy with the risk of stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data.
A leak in the Olympic Pipeline has shut off jet-fuel supply to Sea-Tac Airport. Airlines are refueling before arrival, flying with extra fuel, and making stopovers — but BP hasn’t given a repair timeline yet.
In a significant move to enhance aviation security and improve the travel experience for Americans, a $1 billion investment was announced today at #LASairport. This initiative, part of the commitment to usher in a Golden Age of Travel, aims to modernize aviation security technology, ensuring safer and smoother journeys during the busy Thanksgiving and Christmas travel seasons.
BHP has renewed its bid to acquire Anglo American, targeting its key copper assets as global demand rises, setting the stage for a complex and closely watched merger battle.
Holiday scams are rising sharply as online shopping surges; experts warn shoppers to stay alert to fake messages, fraudulent sites, and impersonation schemes.
Japan is making a bold push to convert a scenic island region into a global semiconductor hub, betting big on partnerships, investment, and industrial reinvention.
Moody’s economist Mark Zandi warns that U.S. inflation may surge again — nearing 3.5% — driven by high tariffs and aggressive immigration crackdowns. These policies, he argues, deepen an affordability crisis by raising costs and shrinking the labor force.
Qube entered an exclusivity deed after receiving a $7.5B offer from Macquarie, advancing one of Australia’s largest potential infrastructure buyouts.
The delayed September jobs report revealed the U.S. added far more jobs than expected, showing a labor market that remains stronger and more resilient than many forecasts predicted.
An Australian rare-earths project in Tanzania, once seen as a Western lifeline to reduce China’s dominance, was sold to a Chinese firm — highlighting Beijing’s strategic edge in critical minerals.
Paramount Skydance, backed by the Ellison family, is making a major cash bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery — a high-risk, high-reward play that could reshape Hollywood.
A cyberattack on real-estate software vendor SitusAMC may have exposed customer data from banks like JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Morgan Stanley — FBI is investigating.
DMGT signs a £500m deal to acquire The Telegraph titles, marking a major shift in Britain’s media landscape as legacy brands reposition for a changing industry.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport faces a jet-fuel shortage, prompting airlines to adjust operations and warning travelers of potential delays as supply issues unfold
Moss spores of Physcomitrium patens survived nine months outside the ISS and returned to Earth still able to germinate — revealing remarkable resilience.
The Daily Mail’s parent company, DMGT, has struck a £500m deal to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph from RedBird IMI, pledging editorial independence while planning major investments.