Dating app company Bumble cuts 30% of workforce in turnaround bid
June 25 (UPI) -- Bumble, the company that produces the online dating app designed to empower women, on Wednesday announced it is laying off 30%…
With ‘F1,’ mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer is still in the driver’s seat
The first thing you notice in Jerry Bruckheimer’s Santa Monica office isn’t the full-size suit of armor from 2004’s “King Arthur” or the shelves lined…
Why is NATO boosting defence spending and can Europe afford it? | Business and Economy
In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.In what marks a major shift…
EU endorses proposal for environmental deregulation
The European Union endorsed plans to scale back its current ethical supply chain rules. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA-EFE June 24 (UPI) -- The European…
Trump Media OKs $400 million stock repurchase
June 23 (UPI) -- The parent company behind the Truth Social social media platform announced Monday it will buy back millions of dollars' worth of…
Protecting Your Business from AI-Enabled Cyber Threats
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WloN0-k3pc4[/embed] The rapidly evolving nature of AI is a double-edged sword as far as cybersecurity goes. As user-friendly and beneficial as Generative AI (Gen AI) can be, it is also being misused ever more frequently in the form of trickery and manipulation, such as deepfaking the…
Tesla begins robotaxi launch in Austin
June 22 (UPI) -- Tesla will begin its launch of robotic taxis in Austin, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, Elon Musk announced. "The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch…
European leaders seek ‘digital sovereignty’ over tech infrastructure
1 of 3 | Jensen Huang, founder and chief executive officer of NVIDIA, unveils the latest RTX 5070 laptop processors on stage during the 2025…
Tesla signs deal for $556 million grid-scale battery storage station in China
June 20 (UPI) -- Tesla Friday signed a $556.8 million agreement to build a grid-scale battery storage station in China. The deal is with China…
Colombia joins BRICS-backed bank in shift toward new financial order
Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia hailed entry into the BRICS-backed New Development Bank. File Pool Photo by Tingshu Wang/EPA-EFE June 20 (UPI) -- Colombia's recent…
Putin says Russian recession must not happen ‘under any circumstances’ | Business and Economy News
Russia’s economy must not slide into recession, President Vladimir Putin said, after economists warned for months of a slowdown in growth. Putin told attendees, including…
US Supreme Court lets fuel producers challenge California emissions rules | Business and Economy News
The dispute centred on an exception granted to California on national vehicle emission standards, allowing it to set stricter rules than federal standards.The United States Supreme…
Panel calls for new authority to oversee post-fire rebuilding in L.A.
An independent commission is urging the California Legislature to establish a new local authority to oversee and coordinate rebuilding after the most destructive fires in…
DOJ to seize $225.3 million for victims of crypto scammers
June 19 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize $225.3 million for victims involved in cryptocurrency scams. The…
Protesters are chasing federal agents out of L.A. County hotels
At Pasadena’s AC Hotel earlier this month, dozens of protesters gathered in an effort to confront federal agents who had arrived in town amid demonstrations…
Japan’s Nippon Steel finalizes purchase of U.S. Steel
June 18 (UPI) -- Japan-based Nippon Steel on Wednesday completed its buyout of U.S. Steel, changing its name to Nippon Steel North America, as the…
Federal Reserve again leaves interest rates unchanged, citing caution
June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve held key interest rates steady Wednesday but said it still sees the possibility of two cuts later…
May U.S. mortgage demand drops 4.5% from year ago
June 18 (UPI) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that May mortgage demand was down 4.5% year-over-year, despite lower interest rates. Refinance demand was also…
Trump to grant TikTok another 90 day reprieve from legal ban in U.S.
June 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump extended a pause on legislation banning TikTok from operating in the United States a third time, extending it…
Fastest-ever 2026 Corvette is a twin-turbo hybrid hypercar
June 17 (UPI) -- The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X sets a new performance standard with a twin-turbo hybrid motor that delivers 1,250 HP and a…