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The number of hungry people in Sudan has doubled over the past year, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday, adding that it is already receiving reports of people dying from starvation.

Rafah a ‘pressure cooker of despair’ in Gaza; US ambassador to UN stresses vital role of UNRWA

February 2, 2024

UN News - Global perspective Human stories

The UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) plays a “critical role” in delivering aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip and it is vital to restore international confidence in the agency, the United States Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfiel...

Apple stock falls after company gives outlook suggesting weak iPhone sales

February 2, 2024

Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Amazon reports better-than-expected results as revenue jumps 14%

February 2, 2024

Amazon reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Amazon cloud unit speeds up revenue growth as clients adopt AI services

February 2, 2024

Amazon pointed to artificial intelligence traction in the cloud during the fourth quarter. Acceleration of cloud growth should continue, too.

Meta shares jump 15% after profit triples and company announces first-ever dividend

February 2, 2024

Meta's fourth-quarter earnings report comes a day after lawmakers grilled CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other social media execs in Washington.

Intel Delays $20 Billion Ohio Project, Citing Slow Chip Market

February 2, 2024

Construction on two factories now is slated to be finished in late 2026 as the company also waits for government incentives.

Zoom is cutting about 150 jobs, or close to 2% of its workforce

February 2, 2024

Zoom on Thursday confirmed that it's cutting about 2% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to announce layoffs.

Apple Sales Rise in Holiday Quarter, Ending Streak of Declines

February 2, 2024

Revenue for the crucial iPhone business grew nearly 6%, even as China sales continue to be a concern for investors.

These companies reporting next week, including Chipotle, have a history of beating earnings expectations

February 2, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

These companies reporting next week have historically beaten expectations and have subsequently risen at least 1.5% on average, Bespoke says.

Which dogs live the longest? Small ones with long noses

February 2, 2024

Entertainment

Small dogs with long noses, such as whippets and miniature dachshunds, live for years longer than large flat-faced breeds such as English bulldogs, new research said on Thursday.

Facebook Parent Meta Initiates Dividend as Growth Continues

February 2, 2024

The company’s sales increased to $40.11 billion in the three months through December, up 25% compared with the year-earlier period.

Ferrari finishes a record year by topping Wall Street’s estimates

February 2, 2024

The automaker reported a net profit of 1.26 billion euros, or $1.36 billion, for 2023, including 294 million euros, or $317.9 million, in the fourth quarter.

Peloton shares plummet 24% as fitness company gives dismal outlook

February 2, 2024

Peloton has made some progress in its turnaround plan, but the fitness company is expecting more dark days ahead after failing to reach a number of goals.

Elon Musk Wants to Move Tesla’s Incorporation From Delaware to Texas

February 2, 2024

The company will hold a shareholder vote to decide whether to transfer its state of incorporation from Delaware, its CEO said.

Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea — senior official

February 2, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved the third phase of the military's modernization, which includes the purchase of the country's first submarine, in order to defend its maritime sovereignty in the disputed South China Sea.

Trough of LPA to bring scattered rains over Mindanao, parts of the Visayas

February 2, 2024

GMA News Online / SciTech

Mindanao, Central Visayas, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the trough of the Low Pressure Area (LPA) with flash floods or landslides possibly occurring due to moderate to...

Gunmen take hostages at a Procter & Gamble factory in Turkey, an apparent protest of Gaza war

February 2, 2024

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Investing in Space: NASA panel warns astronaut moon plan may be too ambitious

February 2, 2024

NASA's Artemis moon mission program regularly faces a wide swath of questions about goals, timeline, cost and more.

The Year We Tracked Everything: How Spotify Induced a ‘Wrapped’ Frenzy

February 2, 2024

As apps busily rip off the sort of year-end usage reports Spotify sends out, a few recaps—like those from Strava and Duolingo—can actually help you achieve your personal goals. Here, a guide.

Zoom to Cut About 2% of Workforce in Latest Tech Layoff

February 2, 2024

Zoom Video Communications will cut almost 2% of staff, the latest in a string of tech-industry layoffs in recent weeks.

Ad giant Publicis paying $350 million to settle U.S. opioid crisis claims

February 2, 2024

New York Attorney General Letitia James said Publicis helped opioid manufacturers like Purdue Pharma "convince doctors to overprescribe opioids."

Ailing Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi in ‘good spirits’ in solitary, says son – media

February 2, 2024

Myanmar's detained former leader and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is in good spirits in solitary confinement "even if her health is not as good as it was in the past", her son was quoted on Thursday as saying.

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes for Ferrari after 2024 season

February 2, 2024

Hamilton "activated a release option" in his contract, Mercedes said, following an 11-year partnership with the team.

Hamas has received a Gaza truce proposal ‘positively’ but no deal yet – Qatari official

February 2, 2024

Hamas has received a truce proposal for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip positively but it has not responded yet, a Qatari official told Reuters on Thursday.

Wall Street has adjusted its expectations for when the Fed starts cutting rates

February 2, 2024

The market finally seems to have gotten the message that a March rate cut isn't in the cards.

Elon Musk says Tesla will hold a shareholder vote to incorporate in Texas after Delaware pay snub

February 2, 2024

Musk's X post comes after a judge in Delaware, where Tesla is currently incorporated, voided the $56 billion pay package granted to the billionaire in 2018.

Top wealth manager Julius Baer caught in property write-off storm as CEO steps down

February 2, 2024

The company will cut 250 jobs this year, impacting around 3% of its 7,425 employees.

Panama cardinal found alive after missing for two days — police

February 2, 2024

Jose Luis Lacunza, a Roman Catholic Cardinal who was reported missing for two days, has been found "safe and sound" in Boquete, an area near his diocese in western Panama, the Panamanian police said on X on Thursday.

Euro zone inflation eases as expected, but core figures disappoint

February 2, 2024

Eurostat released flash euro zone inflation figures for January.

Taylor Swift songs removed from TikTok after her label UMG’s spat with the app

February 2, 2024

Music by artists including Taylor Swift and Drake is no longer available on TikTok after the social video app and Universal Music Group failed to reach a deal.

Publiko, pinag-iingat sa love scam lalo na ngayong buwan ng ‘Peb-ibig’

February 2, 2024

Nagbabala ang isang anti-scam watchdog sa publiko laban sa mga manloloko na hahanapin ang kahinaan ng puso ng kanilang bibiktimahin para mahuthutan ng pera.

Pentagon chief Austin says he should have handled cancer diagnosis better

February 2, 2024

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday apologized for failing to tell US President Joe Biden and senior staff about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis ahead of time, adding that the health scare was a "gut punch" that had shaken him.

3 dead in motorcycle-van collision in La Union

February 2, 2024

At least three persons riding a motorcycle died after colliding with a van along a highway in Naguilian, La Union.

UN Special Rapporteur Khan meets Bersamin in Malacañang

February 2, 2024

United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan on Thursday met Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in Malacañang to discuss the state of the freedom of opinion and expression in the country.

Bank of England chief hints the market could be getting it right on rate cuts

February 2, 2024

BOE Governor Andrew Bailey signaled markets' expectations on the future path of rate cuts may be correct, even as he refused to commit to a specific timeline.

DSWD: Almost 800K families back as 4Ps beneficiaries, 200K on waitlist

February 2, 2024