Fighting AI-Driven Rent Hikes: California Cities Move Against Algorithmic Pricing
The complaint accuses RealPage, a Texas-based platform, of exploiting landlords' sensitive data, benefiting both the company and landlords while driving up rent prices at the expense of renters.
Relive Your Musical Journey: Everything You Need To Know About Spotify Wrapped 2024
AI has a bigger role in Wrapped this year, with a personalized podcast hosted by generative AI, offering insights into your listening habits.
Social Security Benefits In 2025: Maximize Your Income With These Year-End Financial Tips
As the year ends, it's crucial for Social Security recipients to review their benefits, adjust their finances for 2025, and explore lesser-known strategies that could boost retirement income by up to $22,924 annually.
Renting Romance: Rising Trend Of Hiring Boyfriends In Vietnam Through Social Media
The cost of hiring a boyfriend ranges from a few hundred thousand Vietnamese Dong (US$10 to US$20) for a two-hour outing, to 1 million Dong (US$40) for a family meeting.
Heartwarming Gesture: Indian Man Creates Professional CV For His Cook, Goes Viral
The CV humorously highlighted the cook's skills, from preparing comfort foods like Rajma-Chawal and Rasam Rice to being a "Staff-Safety cooking" expert focused on hygiene and organization. It also noted her versatility with both gas and induction cooking.
Staff Sues Apple For Spying, Limiting Free Speech On Social Media
Amar Bhakta, an Apple advertising technology employee since 2020, claims the company used its privacy policies to harm his career by banning him from discussing digital advertising publicly and forcing him to remove his Apple role from LinkedIn.
Salary Negotiation Secrets: 8 Top Benefits You Must Hold On To
A thoughtful negotiation shows that you are not only practical but also invested in the company's success.
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Early Discounts Boost Thanksgiving Online Sales by 4%
The rise in sales suggests that shoppers are responding positively to the bolder promotions and price cuts retailers have rolled out earlier this year, signaling a strong demand for holiday deals.
Intel's $7.86B US Subsidy Restricts Sale Of Chipmaking Unit
Intel revealed that the U.S. government subsidies require it to retain at least 50.1% ownership of Intel Foundry if separated into a private entity, and limit sales to a single shareholder to 35% if the unit becomes public, before running into "change-in-control" provisions.
Netflix Prevails In Shareholder Lawsuit Over Account Sharing Impact
The proposed class action lawsuit was filed after Netflix revealed in April 2022 that it had lost 200,000 subscribers in the previous quarter.
Bluesky Faces EU Scrutiny Over Disclosure Failures
The European Commission, the EU's executive body, had contacted the 27 national governments to check "if they can find any trace of Bluesky," including locating an EU-based office.
India's Antitrust Body Rejects Apple's Bid To Halt Competition Violation Report
In November, Apple alleged the primary complainant in the antitrust case, the Indian non-profit Together We Fight Society (TWFS), had not complied with the directive to confirm that the old investigation reports were destroyed, as per an internal order from CCI.
Senator Calls Salt Typhoon The Worst Cyberattack In U.S. History
Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner said Salt Typhoon telecom hack makes Colonial Pipeline and SolarWinds, the major cyberattacks linked,to Russian-speaking criminals and to the Russian government — "look like child's play."
US DOJ Moves To Break Up Google, Seeks Sale Of Chrome Browser
In a 23-page filing, the Department of Justice stated that forcing the company to divest Chrome would level the playing field for competitors in the search market.
Comcast To Unveil Plans For Cable Networks Spin Off On Wednesday: Reports
CNBC, MSNBC and E! are among the affected networks.
Nippon Steel Makes Anti-Import Vow To Save US Steel Deal Amid New Tariffs
The Japanese steelmaker aims to complete the takeover of United States Steel Corp before President-elect Donald Trump, who had vowed to block the acquisition during his campaign, assumes office in January.
Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected To Travel This Thanksgiving, Setting New Record
International flight bookings have risen 23% compared to last Thanksgiving, and the average cost of tickets has dropped by 5%.
Bluesky Gains Millions Of Followers As Some X Users Seek Alternative
The surge in interest for alternative platforms comes amid growing concerns over upcoming changes to X's terms of service and content moderation.
Top Execs At Trump Media Sell Over $16 Million In Company Stock After Election
CFO Phillip Juhan sold the majority of the company's stocks, while director Eric Swider and general counsel Scott Glabe each sold smaller amounts of the shares. Trump stated that he has no intention of selling his shares in Trump Media and called for an investigation into anyone making claims to the contrary.
Endeavor Announces Deal To Sell OpenBet, IMG Arena For $450M To OB Global
The company called the transaction a crucial step toward the completion of the proposed Endeavor take-private by Silver Lake. It is subject to standard closing conditions, including the necessary approvals from relevant gaming regulatory authorities, and is expected to close just prior to the finalization of the take-private deal.
US Restricts TSMC's Export Of Advanced Chips To China: Report
The new order, set to take effect on Monday, comes weeks after TSMC notified the Commerce Department that one of its chips had been found in a Huawei AI processor.
Trump's Tariffs Could Create Long-Term Inflation, Warns Fed's Kashkari
The Federal Reserve's Neel Kashkari cautioned that if the tariffs trigger a tit-for-tat response, it could create significant challenges and uncertainty.
TSMC, GlobalFoundries Set To Win Final Chips Act Awards: Report
The Chips Act allocates $39 billion in grants, along with billions more in loans and 25% tax credits, to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing after much of the production moved to Asia.
Voters Sue Elon Musk For Fraud Over $1 Million Giveaway, Claiming Winners Were Predetermined
Arizona resident Jacqueline McAferty claims she would not have signed the America PAC petition or shared her personal information had she known the winners were chosen to serve as spokespeople for the pro-Donald Trump PAC and not selected randomly, as claimed, for the $1 million prize.
Meta Extends Ban On New Political Ads Beyond US Election Day
The move highlights the tech company's efforts to combat the widespread spread of misinformation, as experienced during the last presidential election. However, Meta did not disclose the specific date on which it will lift the restriction.
Boeing Workers End 53-Day Strike, Accept New Offer
The new offer includes an immediate 13% raise, followed by 9% hikes in each of the next two years, and a 7% increase in the fourth and final year of the contract, resulting in a total pay increase of over 43%. Additionally, workers will also receive a $12,000 ratification bonus.
Blackstone In Advanced Discussions To Buy Shopping Center Owner Retail Opportunity: Report
This year has seen a slowdown in real estate deal-making, with U.S. mergers and acquisitions declining by 39% to $27.1 billion, according to data from Dealogic. Elevated interest rates have raised borrowing costs, impacting the market.
JPMorgan Chase To Pay $151 Million To Settle 5 SEC Enforcement Cases
J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Investment were accused of misleading customers with inaccurate disclosures, breaching its fiduciary duty and engaging in prohibited joint transactions and principal trades.
Ford To Pause F-150 Lightning Production, Reduce Manager Bonuses Amid Cost Cuts
Earlier this week, Ford announced third-quarter net income of $900 million, or 22 cents per share, which included a $1 billion charge related to the cancellation of a planned three-row electric SUV.