CBS News pushed back against former President Trump’s claim that “60 Minutes” deceitfully edited its interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, dismissing the allegation as “false” in a statement released Sunday. After weeks of staying mum despite mounting backlash over the interview, CBS published a statement Sunday evening addressing the outrage that ensued after airing two different answers to … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Moldovan citizens have narrowly voted in favor of moving forward with discussions to join the EU, as revealed by early results on Monday. This outcome came as a surprise for President Maia Sandu, who had … Read more
Robinhood shook up the trading world when Redditors used the platform to make unconventional trades on struggling stocks like GameStop and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Now, the company is introducing a key product to its lineup for U.K. customers. Robinhood has now launched margin trading for U.K. customers, six months after the initial launch of … Read more
European Tech Insights recently conducted a study in which they found that the majority of Europeans support the use of artificial intelligence in police and military operations. Over 3,000 people were surveyed, and 75% of them expressed support for AI technologies like facial recognition and biometric data being used for surveillance by law enforcement and … Read more
Join or Die, a documentary that has been circulating in film festivals for over a year, is now available for streaming on Netflix. The film serves as an introduction to the life and work of Robert D. Putnam, a political scientist and professor emeritus at Harvard University. Directors Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis, who were … Read more
It may just be a coincidence in timing, but this powerful documentary is being released at a time when there is a heated debate about children’s use of smartphones and social media. While it is concerning how tech companies aim to addict and exploit young minds, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin presents a compelling argument … Read more
Prabowo was sworn in with his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of Jokowi. More than 30 leaders attended the inauguration, including British Foreign Minister David Lammy, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He named 48 ministers and 58 vice-ministers in his new … Read more
Carson Block, known for his ability to identify overvalued companies to short sell, recently advised investors to consider buying the largest US stocks as the market continues to climb higher due to steady inflows of capital. Despite concerns about high valuations as the S&P 500 Index reaches new records, Block believes that inflows from retirement … Read more
Investing.com – European stock markets started the new week on a subdued note, edging lower as investors focus on the future path of interest rates and the ongoing third-quarter earnings season. In Germany, the DAX traded 0.2% lower, while the CAC 40 in France fell 0.1% and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. dropped 0.1%. … Read more
A few stores are testing out “hybrid checkouts”, where a scanner is placed on a regular checkout to give customers more space for their larger items, according to the Grocery Gazette. This new setup could be beneficial for those who prefer to self-scan their groceries and have more than just a few items. Sainsbury’s CEO … Read more