The purported move follows fierce debate on X over H-1B visas for Indian tech workers Elon Musk has announced a new algorithm on his social media platform X that appears to be disproportionately punishing conservatives who have vocally opposed bringing in more tech workers from India. Musk spent $44 billion to buy Twitter in 2022 … Продължение
The purported move follows fierce debate on X over H-1B visas for Indian tech workers Elon Musk has announced a new algorithm on his social media platform X that appears to be disproportionately punishing conservatives who have vocally opposed bringing in more tech workers from India. Musk spent $44 billion to buy Twitter in 2022 … Продължение
Silicone utensils sold at major retailers and online have been reported to break during use, posing a choking risk to infants Melii Baby, a Canada-based baby products company, has recalled over 85,000 silicone spoons due to breakage risks that could pose a choking hazard to infants. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the … Продължение
Silicone utensils sold at major retailers and online have been reported to break during use, posing a choking risk to infants Melii Baby, a Canada-based baby products company, has recalled over 85,000 silicone spoons due to breakage risks that could pose a choking hazard to infants. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the … Продължение
Bloomberg has named chocolate’s main ingredient the best-performing commodity of 2024 Cocoa has been named the best-performing commodity of the year, outperforming Bitcoin, according to Bloomberg. The crypto coin was arguably the most watched asset this year, as it smashed the long-awaited $100,000 threshold in early December. Prices for chocolate’s main ingredient have almost tripled … Продължение
Countries have stepped up efforts to move away from the greenback, data shows The share of the US dollar in global foreign exchange reserves has dropped to its lowest in nearly 30 years, according to the latest data published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The statistics tracked by the Washington-based institution show that the … Продължение
Earlier reports suggested that the country could introduce penalties for using these services to visit banned websites The Russian government does not plan to fine people for visiting banned websites with the help of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, the country’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, has told RT. The technology allows users to create a secure … Продължение
The conduit will boost supplies by 45 billion cubic meters per year, according to Aleksandr Novak Russia has begun developing a new gas pipeline to China via Kazakhstan that will have a planned annual capacity of 45 billion cubic meters (bcm), Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak told the broadcaster Russia 24 on Wednesday. China will … Продължение
End-of-year statistical reports suggest that fortune tellers and other “sorcerers” made 20 times more this year than psychologists Russians spent almost as much money on “sorcerers” and various “occult services” in 2024 as they did on groceries, the newspaper MK claimed on Tuesday, citing end-of-year statistical reports. According to the outlet, incomes in the ‘magical’ … Продължение
The precious stone market faces weak demand and rising competition De Beers Group has amassed its largest diamond stockpile since the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting ongoing challenges in the luxury gemstone market, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing the company’s press office. The company, which dominates the $80 billion diamond jewelry industry, has seen … Продължение
Vladimir Putin recently authorized transactions with the shares of state-run oil producer President Vladimir Putin’s authorization of transactions involving the shares of the Russian oil giant Rosneft is related to corporate issues that remain confidential due to current economic and geopolitical circumstances, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday. Peskov’s remarks came in … Продължение
Exports of crab have soared amid Western sanctions Russia has continued to increase fish and seafood exports to China, boosting crab sales to a record $148.7 million last month, RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday, citing Chinese customs data. November saw the biggest monthly crab supply volume in the two countries’ bilateral trade, according to the … Продължение
Higher demand due to colder weather and lower LNG imports are reportedly behind the bloc’s increased reliance on storages The EU has increased withdrawals from its gas storage facilities, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing data from Gas Infrastructure Europe. According to the report, the volume of gas in storages dropped by some 19% … Продължение
The move was prompted by a flaw in the tire pressure warning system Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is recalling 700,000 vehicles in the US due to a malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system, raising the likelihood of accidents, the Associated Press has reported, citing a safety watchdog. The recall affects several models, including the … Продължение
The government will impose restrictions on the digital currency industry in areas with power shortages The Russian government has approved a list of regions where crypto mining will be limited or completely banned starting from January 1, 2025 until March 15, 2031, TASS reported on Tuesday, citing a government document. The ban will be … Продължение
Earlier, the Telegram co-founder announced that his platform had turned its first profit since monetization SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered some words of praise to Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov after the Russian-born entrepreneur’s company turned a profit for the first time in its three-year history of monetization. Durov announced the … Продължение
The messaging platform has surpassed $1bn in revenue this year, according to its co-founder Popular messenger Telegram has achieved over $1 billion in revenue during 2024, marking its first profitable year since introducing monetization, company co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov announced on Monday on his Telegram channel. The company’s financial growth has reportedly been driven … Продължение
The Biden administration is set to investigate whether Beijing’s chip-manufacturing policies threaten US economic security The US has launched a trade investigation into China’s production of legacy chips, citing concerns that the country is seeking to dominate domestic and global markets in the critical semiconductor industry. In a press release on Monday, Trade Representative Katherine … Продължение
The bloc should ramp up energy imports from the US or face levies on its exports, the president-elect has said US President-elect Donald Trump has said the EU should reduce its trade gap by boosting purchases of American oil and gas, or it risks being hit with tariffs. The US goods trade deficit with the … Продължение
Oleg Deripaska had challenged restrictions imposed on him by the bloc over his alleged involvement in the Ukraine conflict The European Court of Justice has rejected a legal bid by Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska to lift sanctions imposed on him by the EU Council over the Ukraine conflict, EU Law Live reported on Wednesday. The … Продължение