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Nearly every major company is incorporating AI technology into their products. Yahoo, which had a near monopoly on the internet in the early 2000s, is still going strong. The company recently overhauled its Yahoo News app, introducing powerful AI tools, some of which, unfortunately, Google has criticized. Although the name Yahoo is not as commonly used as it once was, the company is a major news brand. In fact, its news sites have over 185 million visitors per month. The company has its own app that curates a downloadable news feed. Recently, the company announced a complete overhaul of Yahoo…
Article informationThe last time I stood in the airy atrium of One Angel Square, the headquarters of The Co-operative Group in Manchester, was a year ago in February.This is a stylish modern tower steeped in the special history of the North West England labour movement.Rochdale Pioneers was the first successful co-operative, set up in the 1840s to help the poor in the town just around the corner from here.And the Co-operative Party is the political sister party to the Labour Party.Now the party has ventured back here to complete its political construction, or so it hopes.The Labour Party aspires to…
The drama is heating up on Love Island USA Season 6, and it’s only the first week. The June 11 premiere introduced viewers to new host Ariana Madix, the renovated villa, and the 10 original cast members who hope to find love this summer. For its latest season, the Peacock series deviated from tradition, straying from the typical bikini-clad introductions during the day and deciding to meet all the islanders for the first time in formal attire at night. Host Ariana Madix announced the first couple of season 6 during the first episode.peacockAfter the ladies strutted into the Fiji villa…
Tehmina Haider and Michael O’Leary lead L Catterton Impact, the impact investing arm of consumer private equity firm L Catterton. Michael: The rise of responsible civic capitalism (HarperCollins 2020). This spring, ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said: Fortune Magazine It’s consumers, not ExxonMobil, that are blocking the transition to clean energy: “There’s an opportunity to make fuels with less carbon, but people aren’t willing to spend the money to do it,” he said. The SEC’s new rules on climate disclosure similarly place the burden of emissions on consumers’ shoulders: Publicly traded companies must report their emissions, but they don’t have to…
Northwestern University has appointed a new athletic director, Derrick Gragg, to oversee the university’s sports strategy and help the university navigate coming changes in college sports. The university announced Thursday that Gragg will become vice president for athletics strategy, after overseeing the athletics office as vice president for physical education and recreation since June 2021. He will remain in his role as athletics director until a successor is hired. Gragg will advise university presidents and athletic directors as they navigate the changes that follow the roughly $2.8 billion settlement the NCAA and the top five conferences agreed to in a…
The 124th U.S. Open is currently underway at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.From the start, the field was chasing top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, who is on a winning streak not seen since Tiger Woods’ heyday. Scheffler teed off in the afternoon round along with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Scheffler started with two bogeys after six holes, but a birdie on the seventh hole put him back at one-over. Instead, it was McIlroy who took the early lead in that group, scoring consecutive birdies early on to jump to two-under.Two-time winner Brooks Koepka initially looked like he had a…
It’s time for mobile phones to change again. Fun-looking gadgets with eye-catching transparent exteriors and LED “glyph” systems were back with the Phone 1, then the Phone 2 and the Phone 2a, and now more phone makers are looking to break away from the monolithic glass status quo.The latest mobile phone trend that I’m 100% on board with is the scroll wheel: Yes, it’s actually a tactile disc that spins around. Earlier this week, boutique phone maker Light unveiled the Light Phone III. Designed as a less intrusive alternative to the iPhone and Android, the third generation of the minimalist…
The EU’s announcement of new tariffs on imports of Chinese-made EVs has left BYD subject to an additional 17.4% tariff, but the EV leader is expected to overcome the impact as BYD is reportedly earning higher profits in the EU than in China on its EV models such as the Seal U. BYD has announced that it will enter the European auto market in 2020. Following its launch in Norway in 2021, BYD has unveiled an EV lineup that includes the Atto 3, Han and Tang models. Since then, BYD has strategically expanded in the region, adding models such as…
June 13, 2024 1:10 PM Anti-abortion groups vow to continue challenging abortion after Supreme Court decision By CNN staff Anti-abortion groups are protesting after the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to restrict the widely used abortion drug mifepristone. Many states have banned abortions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Thursday’s ruling means they can continue to mail the pill to patients without an in-person doctor’s appointment. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life AmericaState policy director Katie Daniel called it “a sad day for all who care about women’s health and the lives of unborn children,” according to the website of…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. The Bridgerton family. Liam Daniel / Netflix Bridgerton season 4 is currently in production and is scheduled to be released in 2026.The upcoming season will likely focus on Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) love story. Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan will reprise their roles as Colin and Penelope. Warning: Major spoilers for “Bridgerton” season 3 follow.”Bridgerton” fans have been patiently waiting, but Benedict Bridgerton’s season is finally here.Season 3 of the Netflix series will feature Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) relationshipconcluded on Thursday with the release…