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World Economic Forum Says Gender Equality Is 123 Years Away: UN Projects $7 Trillion Boost To Global Economy If Gap Closes

Global Gender Gap Index 2025 shows 68.8% gender gap closed but slow progress means it will take 123 years for full parity.

ICE Looks To Ramp Up Blockchain Surveillance Capabilities With New Purchases From TRM Labs, Chainalysis: Report

ICE is increasing use of blockchain analytics technology to combat illegal cryptocurrency activity.

Elon Musk's Tesla Files Lawsuit Alleging Ex-Employee Stole Humanoid Tech To Launch Rival

Tesla accused an ex-employee of stealing files, launching rival startup, claims Proception showed humanoid hands similar to Tesla's designs.

Trump's Approval Rating Hits Second-Term Low Amid Ukraine And Israel Conflicts

Trump's approval drops to 38% in new poll from Quinnipiac University, with disapproval at 54%. Ratings on major issues also decline.

Are Robots The Answer To China's Aged Care Crisis? Beijing Launches Massive Trial To Test If Machines Can Cook, Clean And Console The Elderly

China testing robots to solve aged care problem, evaluating abilities including cooking, cleaning, emotional support.

Are Robots The Answer To China's Aged Care Crisis? Beijing Launches Massive Trial To Test If Machines Can Cook, Clean And Console The Elderly

China testing robots to solve aged care problem, evaluating abilities including cooking, cleaning, emotional support.

Shark Tank Star Robert Herjavec Says A Part-Time Job Made Him A Billionaire, Thanks To A Retail Mentor Who Taught Him How To Sell To The Wealthy

Tech billionaire Robert Herjavec credits his part-time retail job for teaching him valuable business tools that led to his success.

Apple Study Asks Whether AI Can Think For Itself: Experts Say Its Limits Are Human-Made

Apple's new study challenges the idea that AI models can reason through problems, as they often fail when faced with unfamiliar challenges.

Pay $5 Million, Get The 'Trump Card:' New Visa Program Now Accepting Applications

Trump launches new visa for $5 million, promising pathway to US citizenship. Applications open via The TrumpCard.gov with 8 geographic zones.

Trump Hush Money Case Returns To Spotlight As Appeals Court Weighs Move From State To Federal Courtroom

President Trump appeals court to move his hush money case out of New York's state system.

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Could Strip 3.2 Million People From Food Stamp Program, $295 Billion In Spending Cuts Proposed: Report

Trump's bill proposes major changes to SNAP, including work requirements and cost-sharing with states. This could remove 3.2 million people from the program and worsen hunger.

US To Lose $21 Billion In Travel-Related Exports As Canadian Tourist Boycott Threatens 140,000 Thousand Jobs: Report

Canadians are boycotting the US as a destination, leading to a steep decline in arrivals and potential economic losses in the billions.

Mark Zuckerberg Is Handpicking A 'Superintelligence' Team To Lead Meta's AGI Race After Llama 4 Letdown: Report

Amazon To Invest $20 Billion In 2 Pennsylvania Data Centers, Governor Josh Shapiro Says The State Will 'Lead' On US-China AI 'Battle'

Amazon to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania for two new data centers in Salem Township and Falls Township.

AI Data Centers Drive Gas Power Boom In Texas, Raising Pollution Risk Equal To 27 Million Cars: Report

Texas faces environmental risks due to proposed gas power plants supplying energy to data centers, emitting pollution equivalent to 27M vehicles.

Citigroup Rolls Out Summer Remote Work Option For Employees, While Rivals Argue 'You Can't Learn Working From Your Basement'

Citigroup announces remote work option for employees in August due to traditional quietness during this time, in contrast to other companies.

Ken Griffin Slams Trump For Chasing Tax Cuts And Low-Wage Manufacturing, Questions Push Toward 'Lowest Paid Workforce In The World'

Griffin, CEO of Citadel, criticized Trump administration for pushing economy towards stagflation. He questioned tax cuts and tariffs, warning of long-term effects.

Amazon To Invest $20 Billion In 2 Pennsylvania Data Centers, Governor Josh Shapiro Says The State Will 'Lead' On US-China AI 'Battle'

Amazon to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania for two new data centers in Salem Township and Falls Township.

Chipotle CEO Says AI Is Fueling Rapid Expansion As Company Aims To Open Nearly 1 Restaurant Every Day In 2025

Chipotle CEO plans to open 300 new restaurants in 2025, aided by AI hiring platform Ava Cado.

Elizabeth Warren Calls Trump's Tax Bill 'Ugly' For Targeting CFPB: Says It Returned $21 Billion To Cheated Americans

Senator Warren criticizes Trump's big, beautiful bill for targeting CFPB, plans to challenge cuts through budget reconciliation process.