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Zelensky has asked Switzerland to organise a high level peace conference for the Ukraine war

Zelensky has asked Switzerland to organise a high level peace conference for the Ukraine war, per Reuters. Switzerland has accepted the request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to host a global peace summit on Ukraine, signaling its potential role as a neutral broker in resolving the conflict that erupted when

'Rich Dad, Poor Dad's' Robert Kiyosaki has said he's $1.2 billion in debt because 'if I go bust, the bank goes bust. Not my problem"

'Rich Dad, Poor Dad's' Robert Kiyosaki has said he's $1.2 billion in debt because 'if I go bust, the bank goes bust. Not my problem," per YF. He emphasized that while many individuals use debt to acquire liabilities, his strategy involves

Marijuana meets criteria for reclassification as lower-risk drug, a FDA scientific review finds

Marijuana meets criteria for reclassification as lower-risk drug, FDA scientific review finds per CNN. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advocating for the reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance, according to documents posted online. Researchers from the FDA argue that marijuana

Best Buy has officially halted the sales of DVDs and Blu-ray discs in their stores

Best Buy has officially halted the sales of DVDs and Blu-ray discs in their stores, per Reuters. Best Buy has confirmed recent reports about discontinuing the sale of DVDs and Blu-ray discs across its 900-plus stores and online platform. A spokesperson for the electronics retailer acknowledged the evolving landscape of

Price of McDonald's, $MCD, Big Macs could cost $15 thanks to minimum wage hikes

Price of McDonald's, $MCD, Big Macs could cost $15 thanks to minimum wage hikes, per NYP. Brandon Arnold, the executive vice president of the fiscally conservative National Taxpayers Union, raised concerns about California's decision to enforce a $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast-food employees. Speaking to Fox

German house prices are in freefall

Residential property prices in Germany continued their decline, registering a 10.2% drop in the third quarter compared to the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of declines. This decline is the most significant since Germany began recording such data in the year 2000, highlighting the severe challenges faced

Canada is one of only eight advanced countries where average real incomes are lower than before the pandemic, as inflation outpaces growth in nominal incomes

Canada is one of only eight advanced countries where average real incomes are lower than before the pandemic, as inflation outpaces growth in nominal incomes, per the Business Council of British Columbia. Canada's economy has rebounded to 103% of its pre-pandemic size, making it the fastest recovery among

Citigroup has said it was cutting 10%, 20,000 employees, of its workforce

Citigroup has said it was cutting 10%, 20,000 employees, of its workforce. Citigroup has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10% in an effort to improve the bank's financial performance and stock price. Around 20,000 employees will be affected over the "medium term,"

More than $1 billion worth of weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine have not been properly tracked and remain "delinquent"

More than $1 billion worth of weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine have not been properly tracked and remain "delinquent," per DoD. A recent report from the Defense Department Inspector General reveals that the Pentagon has not been effectively monitoring $1 billion worth of missiles and

Donald Trump admitted he did receive money from foreign governments such as China while president, as his business was providing a "service" for them

Donald Trump admitted he did receive money from foreign governments such as China while president, as his business was providing a "service" for them, per Newsweek. During a Fox News town hall on Wednesday night, Donald Trump acknowledged receiving money from foreign governments, including China, during his presidency.

Vanguard banning all bitcoin ETFs from their platform

Many investors are learning that even though Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been approved by US regulators, they are not necessarily accessible for trading through all brokerages. Vanguard Group Inc. has decided not to offer trading in ETFs that directly invest in Bitcoin, as confirmed by a company spokesperson. Meanwhile,

Argentina inflation has hit 211.4%

Argentina inflation has hit 211.4%, per Reuters. Argentina concluded 2023 with an annual inflation rate of 211.4%, marking the highest since the early 1990s, according to official data released on Thursday. This surge in inflation has positioned Argentina's year-on-year rise in prices above Venezuela's

Discord is laying off 17% of employees

Discord is undergoing a workforce reduction, with 17 percent of its staff being laid off, according to CEO Jason Citron. T he move is aimed at enhancing focus and organizational agility, impacting 170 employees across various departments. While Discord isn't facing severe financial challenges, the messaging app is

Merrill Lynch, owned by Bank of America, $BAC, is reportedly not allowing customers to buy spot Bitcoin ETFs

Merrill Lynch, owned by Bank of America, $BAC, is reportedly not allowing customers to buy spot Bitcoin ETFs, per FOX. Vanguard, a major global asset manager, has ALSO opted not to allow its customers to purchase recently approved bitcoin ETFs. An attempt to invest in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman marries his best friend Oliver

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman marries his best friend Oliver. Sam Altman, CEO of the renowned AI research lab OpenAI and former president of Y Combinator, celebrated his union with partner Oliver Mulherin in an intimate Hawaiian ceremony on January 10th, 2024. The event, characterized by its low-key ambiance, was attended

Vanguard banning all bitcoin ETFs from their platform

Vanguard banning all bitcoin ETFs from their platform, per Bloomberg. Vanguard, a major global asset manager, has opted not to allow its customers to purchase recently approved bitcoin ETFs. An attempt to invest in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) or Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) via a Vanguard retirement

The golden age of remote work may be coming to an end

During the pandemic, job postings for in-person service roles, such as restaurant and retail work, experienced the most significant decline in areas traditionally hosting a substantial number of jobs amenable to remote work. Fast forward three years, and the scenario has flipped; in many of these same areas, job postings

23andMe tells victims it’s their fault that their data was breached

23andMe tells victims it’s their fault that their data was breached, per TechCrunch. Confronted with over 30 lawsuits from victims of its extensive data breach, 23andMe is reportedly attempting to shift blame onto the victims themselves to absolve itself of any responsibility, according to a letter sent to a

ChatGPT will lie, cheat and use insider trading when under pressure to make money

ChatGPT will lie, cheat and use insider trading when under pressure to make money, research shows per LiveScience. Similar to humans, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, such as ChatGPT, can engage in deceptive behavior and "lie" under stress, even when designed to prioritize transparency, according to a recent study.

Starbucks, $SBUX, is accused of rigging payments in app for nearly $900 million gain over 5 years

Starbucks, $SBUX, is accused of rigging payments in app for nearly $900 million gain over 5 years, per the Washington Consumer Protection Coalition and FORTUNE. According to the Seattle-based organization, known for prioritizing "the public good over private greed," Starbucks stands accused of exploiting customers through its gift

CPI comes in at 3.4%, expected 3.2%

The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the previous month experienced a slightly higher-than-anticipated increase at 0.3%, while the core index, excluding food and energy prices, also rose by 0.3%, aligning with the median forecast from Bloomberg's survey. Shelter costs remained a significant contributor, accounting for

Ken Griffin’s Citadel posted a 15.3% return in its main Wellington hedge fund last year

Ken Griffin’s Citadel posted a 15.3% return in its main Wellington hedge fund last year, per Bloomberg. Billionaire investor Ken Griffin's diverse hedge fund strategies within Citadel all achieved double-digit returns in 2023, although they fell short of outperforming the S&P 500. The multistrategy

A war over Taiwan could deliver a $10 trillion shock to the world economy

A war over Taiwan could deliver a $10 trillion shock to the world economy, per Bloomberg. The potential conflict over Taiwan would carry an immense human and economic cost, estimated at approximately $10 trillion by Bloomberg Economics, equivalent to about 10% of global GDP. This staggering figure surpasses the impacts

Apple, $AAPL, iPhone sales in China fall 30% in first week of 2024

Apple, $AAPL, iPhone sales in China fall 30% in first week of 2024 The primary driver behind the significant double-digit decrease in China's smartphone shipments during the first week was the decline in Apple's sales, according to a note released by the brokerage on Sunday. Despite

Executives believe nearly half of the skills that exist in today’s workforce won’t be relevant just two years from now, thanks to artificial intelligence

Executives believe nearly half of the skills that exist in today’s workforce won’t be relevant just two years from now, thanks to artificial intelligence, per Forbes. A recent survey conducted by edX, involving 800 executives and 800 employees, has revealed striking predictions regarding the future landscape of workplace