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McDonald’s and supermarkets failed to spot slavery
Sep 29, 2024, 7:03 PM
Red flags went undetected as victims worked at a restaurant and a supermarket supplier, BBC finds.
Stocks Tumble in Japan Following Party’s Election of New Prime Minister
Sep 29, 2024, 10:45 PM
Stocks dropped after Japan’s governing party chose Shigeru Ishiba, a critic of the country’s longstanding ultralow interest rates, as its leader.
California governor Gavin Newsom vetoes landmark AI bill
Sep 29, 2024, 9:53 PM
The legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on artificial intelligence in the US.
Does Chinese investment benefit or damage Ireland?
Sep 29, 2024, 7:19 PM
Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation.
Stock futures are little changed to kick off final session of a strong month and quarter: Live updates
Sep 29, 2024, 6:04 PM
Investors were looking ahead to an important jobs report on Friday as the final session of September kicked off.
Newsom vetoes US's first bill aimed at regulating large-scale artificial intelligence
Sep 29, 2024, 4:35 PM
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed California's controversial AI bill, SB 1047, that would hold companies liable for harm done by large artificial intelligence systems.
California Governor Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation
Sep 29, 2024, 4:36 PM
The bill would have been the first in the nation to place strict guardrails on the new technology, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was flawed.
Longshoremen union's demand for total ban on automation questioned as port strike looms
Sep 29, 2024, 1:08 PM
International Longshoremen's Association on Sunday said workers are readying for the picket lines should a deal not be reached by end of day Monday.
Interest rates too low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss Lord Mervyn King
Sep 29, 2024, 12:48 PM
Lord Mervyn King says inflation has now been tamed and interest rates are "in the right ballpark".
Fed's rate cut could catapult mid-cap stocks over the S&P 500 as the top trade, strategists say
Sep 29, 2024, 12:23 PM
Strategists tell Yahoo Finance that mid-cap stocks may be well positioned to beat the S&P 500.
Pumpkin spice: Why are we so obsessed with the flavour and scent?
Sep 29, 2024, 5:36 AM
The autumnal scent has become a billion-dollar industry, from pumpkin spice lattes, to candles and even dog treats.
Oasis ticket seller and promoter bosses get £14.8m
Sep 29, 2024, 10:00 AM
The directors got the dividend as the firm made a £11.8m pre-tax profit, according to its accounts.
Why Stellantis, Owner of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, Is Struggling
Sep 29, 2024, 5:02 AM
The automaker, created by a 2021 merger, is dealing with labor unrest, slumping sales and a revolt from its dealers.
Wall Street forms super teams to fight for $1.7 trillion private credit market
Sep 29, 2024, 10:03 AM
Big banks and private equity giants are joining forces to create new Wall Street super groups, with the goal of capturing a bigger slice of the $1.7 trillion private credit market.
A critical labor report meets a stock market at record highs: What to know this week
Sep 29, 2024, 7:30 AM
The September jobs report highlights the coming trading week as investors search for clues on how rapidly the labor market is cooling.
Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Plays to Near-Empty Theaters
Sep 29, 2024, 5:03 AM
Francis Ford Coppola spent roughly $140 million on the film, which debuted to an estimated $4 million in weekend ticket sales.
Beneath the Potential Strike at U.S. Ports: Tensions Over Innovation
Sep 29, 2024, 5:03 AM
Port operators have long embraced automation, while dockworkers view it as a threat to their livelihoods.
Harrods: The red flags missed when Qatar bought store from Al Fayed
Sep 29, 2024, 1:01 AM
Experts say Qatar either missed or dismissed much of what was already known about Mohamed Al Fayed at the time of the purchase.
A Grieving Mother. A Famous Uncle. An Unlikely Crusade.
Sep 29, 2024, 3:01 AM
Tragedy turned Nadia Milleron, Ralph Nader’s niece, into an activist. Now she’s on a long-shot campaign for Congress.