A Russian court has fined Google two undecillion roubles – a two followed by 36 zeroes – for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. In dollar terms that means the tech giant has been told to pay $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest companies, that is considerably more than the $2 trillion … Read more
Investing.com — Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) fell by 2.5% on Thursday following an announcement by Samsung Electronics (KS: 005930) regarding advancements in its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip supply efforts. The news indicated that Samsung’s progress in key qualification tests could potentially allow the company to compete more effectively in the AI-driven semiconductor market, … Read more
Key points: The global workforce is undergoing a transformation with the advent of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 5.0. Unlike previous revolutions that focused solely on technological advancements, Industry 5.0 emphasizes collaboration between humans and machines. While AI, robotics, and drones continue to push boundaries, this era also recognizes the importance of … Read more
The Horrors are celebrating Halloween by releasing a new song, ‘Trial By Fire’. This track serves as the second single from their upcoming album Night Life, following the previously released ‘The Silence That Remains’. Be sure to give it a listen below. According to a statement from the band, “’Trial By Fire’ is one of … Read more
The authority is facing a potential deficit of £9.84m and residents will see a 4.99 per cent council tax increase for 2025/26. The £5.6m per year Trafford received from the airport group in dividends until 2020 would be a welcome contribution. Manchester Airport Group is 64.5 per cent owned by the 10 Greater Manchester authorities, … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Ofcom has imposed a £100,000 fine against the struggling British broadcaster GB News for violating the UK broadcasting code with a program featuring former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. An inquiry by the UK media regulator … Read more
22 Democrats support restoring Roe v. Wade. 4 Democrats believe it’s not the government’s place. 9 Democrats think it’s a matter between a woman and her doctor. 21 Republicans oppose a federal ban. 10 Republicans believe it should be decided by the states. 5 Republicans identify as pro-life. Josh Riley, the Democratic candidate for Congress … Read more
As the HR professionals continue to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace, it’s clear that AI is a major point of concern. From the impact on managerial skills to the potential loss of human intuition, the integration of technology in HR processes is forcing leaders to adapt and innovate. Despite these fears, it’s important … Read more
I regularly select my top posts for each month, excluding the “Best of” lists. I also feature some of them in a detailed monthly newsletter that I send out. You can find previous Best Posts of the Month on Websites Of The Month (more recent lists can be found here). Here are some of the … Read more
Shepton Mallet prison in Somerset holds the title of being the world’s oldest correctional facility. It is not only known for its historical significance but also for being one of the most haunted locations. From its establishment in 1625 to its closure in 2013, the prison housed a diverse range of inmates, including Victorian street … Read more