London — Actress and activist Emma Watson is taking aim at societal expectations around marriage, calling the pressure on young people to wed by a certain age “a violence” and “a cruelty.” In a candid conversation on Jay Shetty’s On…
Washington, D.C. — A growing debate is unfolding across the U.S. economy as consumer advocates, economists, and lawmakers accuse major companies of using tariffs as a “convenient excuse” to raise prices on everyday goods, even when the underlying costs do…
Seattle — Starbucks is facing a major shake-up as the coffee giant shutters hundreds of stores worldwide and eliminates hundreds of corporate jobs. The move, part of the company’s “Back to Starbucks” restructuring plan, comes with newly revealed severance packages…
New York — A new salary outlook suggests that technology professionals in specialized roles such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics are set to command some of the highest paychecks in the job market by 2026. According…
San Francisco — OpenAI has announced the formation of a new specialized team as competition for top artificial intelligence talent intensifies across the globe. The move underscores the company’s push to maintain its leading edge in AI development while rivals…
Brussels — Apple is mounting a legal fight against the European Union over new interoperability requirements that the company says threaten user privacy and product quality. The dispute centers on the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which forces major “gatekeeper”…
Good evening. A new wave of investigations and reports has shed light on a troubling reality: many U.S. states are failing to adequately protect workers from toxic risks on the job. From chemical exposure in industrial plants to extreme heat…
Austin, Texas — The Texas prison system is under intense scrutiny following a series of inmate deaths linked to extreme heat inside facilities lacking air conditioning. Critics say the sweltering conditions, which have left some cells hotter than 130 degrees…
Beijing/Washington — Trade tensions between the United States and China have entered a new and uncertain phase, with Beijing vowing to take “resolute and forceful measures” in response to Washington’s latest moves targeting Chinese technology and exports. The sharp warning…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major budget showdown is brewing in Washington, as Senate Republicans press for $2 trillion in federal spending cuts during negotiations with President Donald Trump. The talks, held at the White House, brought together senior Senate Finance…
