Google starts building £790m site in Hertfordshire

Daily Management Thought - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 18:56
The tech giant plans to use significant heat from the data centre to heat homes in the area.

The Davos Consensus: Donald Trump Will Win Re-Election

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 18:41
In private, many business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum say they expect Donald Trump to return to the White House.

Spirit Airlines Is on Shaky Footing After Judge Blocks JetBlue Deal

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 18:40
Some investors and analysts said the airline might have to seek bankruptcy protection if it couldn’t find another buyer.

What happens when you think AI is lying about you?

Daily Management Thought - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 17:51
BBC Tech Editor Zoe Kleinman tried to challenge the output of a chatbot - but all was not as it seemed.

British Gas boss Chris O'Shea: 'I can't justify my pay of £4.5m'

News Feed - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 17:37
Chris O'Shea, chief executive of Centrica, says he does not set his own pay but it is impossible to justify.

Apple Takes a Humble Approach to Launching Its Newest Device

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 17:11
The Vision Pro augmented reality device goes on sale Friday. Don’t expect Apple to host a splashy event to promote it.

Apple Takes a Humble Approach to Launching Its Newest Device

Latest Business News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 17:11
The Vision Pro augmented reality device goes on sale Friday. Don’t expect Apple to host a splashy event to promote it.

Retail sales fall at sharpest rate since Covid

News Feed - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 15:45
Sales during December tumbled by 3.2% as shoppers stocked up earlier on Black Friday discounts.

Energy standing charges review prompts huge response

News Feed - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 15:33
Ofgem said 20,000 people had been in touch about the daily fees before consultation closes later on Friday.

The A.I. Election, Bitcoin’s Wall Street Debut and TikTok’s Doodad Era

Latest Business News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 15:32
“Two truly terrible ways to make money this week.”

Is This Really ‘the Worst Time to Buy a Home’?

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 15:31
Maybe — but it’s not a terrible time to rent.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts

News Feed - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 15:29
The chancellor says that tax cuts would help the economy be more dynamic and grow faster.

Tata steel: What do plans mean for UK's carbon footprint

News Feed - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 11:39
The company's plans to shut its blast furnaces could cut Wales' carbon emissions by a fifth.

Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 10:31
People with personal ties to China, on a tour to see Taiwan’s election up close, learned of the island’s path to democracy — messy, violent and, ultimately, inspiring.

At Davos, War Is on the Agenda, but the Focus Is on A.I. and Elections

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 09:46
The leaders and executives gathering at the World Economic Forum are obsessed with elections and artificial intelligence, not Ukraine or Gaza.

Kashmir's rare snowless winter sets off alarm bells

News Feed - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 09:24
Experts say that the absence of snowfall this winter will lead to water scarcity and derail the economy.

Ron DeSantis and Fox News, Old Friends, Hit Turbulence

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 08:55
The Fox News host Laura Ingraham called for the Florida governor to leave the Republican primary, days after he accused the network of protecting Donald Trump.

Astrobotic’s Peregrine Moon Lander Burns Up in Earth’s Atmosphere

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 07:03
The Astrobotic Peregrine spacecraft launched last week for a lunar landing, but a propulsion malfunction left it unable to complete its mission.

Astrobotic’s Peregrine Moon Lander Burns Up in Earth’s Atmosphere

Latest Business News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 07:03
The Astrobotic Peregrine spacecraft launched last week for a lunar landing, but a propulsion malfunction left it unable to complete its mission.

Macy’s Plans to Cut 2,350 Jobs and Close 5 Stores

Latest Administration News - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 06:51
The layoffs, focused on corporate positions, will reduce the retailer’s work force by 3.5 percent as a new chief executive prepares to take the reins.

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