Why You Keep Getting Useless Alerts on Your Phone
February 5, 2024
Social-networking apps have increased notifications, even if you are not very active. Here is how to fix that.
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Facebook Turns 20: From Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard Dorm Room to the Metaverse
February 5, 2024
Meta Platforms, begun as a digital student directory, has roared through two decades of growth to become a tech giant with more than three billion active users.
Is the $139 Amazon Prime Subscription Still Worth It?
February 4, 2024
Over the past half decade, fees have crept up—while perks have gone away.
Youth-led ‘emergency rooms’ shine rays of hope in war-torn Sudan
February 3, 2024
With the war in Sudan triggering widespread violence and instability, youth-driven emergency response rooms (ERRs) are among a growing number of community-led initiatives reaching vulnerable civilians with myriad assistance, from repairing damaged powe...
The People Buying Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro Headset
February 3, 2024
A crowd of mostly die-hard Apple fans waited outside the Fifth Avenue store in New York, looking to be among the first to get their hands on the company’s new virtual-reality headset.
Rafah a ‘pressure cooker of despair’ in Gaza; US ambassador to UN stresses vital role of UNRWA
February 2, 2024
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...
WFP pleads for aid access in Sudan, amid reports of starvation
February 2, 2024
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.
Following in Pelé’s footsteps, Vinícius Junior appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
February 2, 2024
In a ceremony held at football giant Real Madrid’s training centre on Friday, the head of the UN’s culture and sport agency unveiled Brazilian football sensation Vinícius Junior as their new Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All.
Afghanistan: Taliban’s crackdown on women over ‘bad hijab’ must end
February 2, 2024
UN independent human rights experts on Friday expressed profound concern over multiple reports detailing arbitrary arrests, detention and ill-treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan.
World News in Brief: Drought in Ethiopia, peacekeepers wounded in DR Congo, deadly strike on Ukraine aid workers
February 2, 2024
The UN and the Government of Ethiopia have appealed for urgent funding to respond to rising hunger in the northern highlands region, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, reported on Friday.
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
These companies reporting next week have historically beaten expectations and have subsequently risen at least 1.5% on average, Bespoke says.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watch CNBC’s full interview with the Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey
February 2, 2024
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey speaks to CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick after the central bank’s rate decision.
Volvo shares jump 26% on higher sales, plans to stop Polestar funding
February 2, 2024
Volvo Cars shares surged more than 26% on Thursday after the Swedish automaker announced that it will stop funding subsidiary Polestar Automotive.
EU agrees $54 billion aid package for Kyiv; Orban says Hungary’s funds excluded from deal
February 2, 2024
Ukraine's army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi is expected be dismissed from his post by the end of the week, CNN reported Wednesday.
Divided Bank of England leaves policy unchanged, says interest rates are ‘under review’
February 1, 2024
The Bank of England held interest rates steady at 5.25% on Thursday.