Tag: world’s business
The town bracing for UK’s biggest council tax rise of almost 16%
The last thing I was expecting to discover on the doorstep of a Falkirk house was a 70-year-old woman crying at the near 16% council tax rise she and tens of thousands of others face next month.
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage edges higher, ending a seven-week slide
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged higher this week, ending a seven-week slide that helped ease borrowing costs for home shoppers just in time for the spring homebuying season
Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars
Asian shares are mostly lower despite a rebound on Wall Street fueled by an encouraging inflation update
Don’t click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month
Naples struck by 4.4-magnitude quake causing minor damage and light injuries
The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor damage
Is Microsoft in Hot Water With The FTC Over AI Operations Antitrust Issues?
An antitrust probe opened in the final days of the Biden administration will continue under Trump’s Federal Trade Commission.
‘Cloak of secrecy’ over Apple and Home Office showdown must be removed, US politicians tell tribunal
A ‘cloak of secrecy’ created by the UK in its encryption showdown with Apple must be removed, according to a cross-party group of politicians in America.
Measles cases in European region doubled to highest since 1997
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year compared to 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF have warned in what is being called a “wake-up call”.
UK Watchdog Slams Apple & Google for Stifling Mobile Browser Innovation
If Apple and Google don’t make it easier for users to discover third-party browsers, the companies will not have as much of a competitive need to improve Safari and Chrome.
Who is Intel’s New CEO? 5 Key Things to Know About Lip-Bu Tan
Lip-Bu Tan plans to make Intel a “world-class” products company and foundry, as well as delight customers.