A Modern Neo-Feudal State, The Tech Lords Ushering in a Return to the Medieval
If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.
Mar 26, 2024 03:28 PM EDT
The Federal Reserve's 'Death Star'. The Battle Over America's Wallets.
The CBDC debate continues. Concerns over the exploration of the creation of a central bank digital currency in the United States, commonly referred to as a CBDC, has some lawmakers up in arms regarding its potential for increased government surveillance and control.
Tech Boom in the Philippines? US Investments Could Signal Lucrative Opportunities
The United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated during an official visit to Manila on Monday that American businesses are expected to announce investments totaling more than $1 billion in the Philippines.
Shocking Numbers: Here's What You Really Need to Earn in Major US Cities
A recent analysis found that living comfortably in any of the country's major cities would cost a lot of money.
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Trump banks on big tech investment from Middle East
US President Donald Trump met SoftBank Vision Fund Masayoshi Son just weeks after taking his seat on the presidency to discuss a huge new technology fund and investment.
Mar 13, 2017 12:30 PM EDT
US jobs increase in Trump's first full month projecting economic optimism
Employers added 235,000 US jobs in February as per a Labor Department report released on Friday.
Mar 13, 2017 09:26 AM EDT
Sears posts another quarterly operating loss
Embattled US department store operator posts another quarterly operating loss that is even worse than the previous corresponding period which the company attributes to having fewer Kmart and Sears Full-line stores in operation.
Mar 12, 2017 10:57 PM EDT
Staples closes 70 stores amid disappointing stocks and sales
Traditional brick-and-mortar stores have been under pressure for some time due to greater online competition, which led Staples to close 4.5 percent of its store in 1,600 locations.
Mar 11, 2017 09:13 AM EST
Swedish retailer H&M joins Better Than Cash Alliance
Swedish retailer, H&M, joins the United Nations' Better Than Cash Alliance, a partnership of governments, companies and international organisations which aims to accelerate the transition from cash to digital payments.
Mar 09, 2017 07:49 PM EST
US oil output set to break records in 2018
The EIA has ramped up its US forecasts and predicts daily domestic oil output of 9.2 million barrels for this year and 9.7 million barrels in 2018.
Mar 09, 2017 09:04 AM EST
China gives preliminary approval for dozens of Trump-related trademarks in businesses
Trump's lawyers in China say the business is simply trying to protect Trump trademark from anyone who might try to use the name to its advantage.
Mar 09, 2017 09:04 AM EST
Samsung expands manufacturing in the US to produce home appliances
The South Korea-based technology giant will spend at least $300 million on the manufacturing project and is already discussing plans with five states.
Mar 09, 2017 09:05 AM EST
Disney chief defends seat on Trump’s business advisory council
Walt Disney Co.'s CEO says his seat on US President Donald Trump's advisory council is an opportunity to voice opinions that could benefit Disney and the company's shareholders.
Mar 08, 2017 08:46 PM EST
ESPN to implement job cuts that could extend to personalities who appear on TV, radio, online
Details of the job cuts will still be finalized but layoffs would definitely take place through as a consequence to delivering ESPN fans content consumption.
Mar 08, 2017 08:55 AM EST
Snapchat parent company's IPO gains just disappeared
Analysts are concerned over Snapchat's sudden growth, valuation and hype for the past weeks and claim its IPO gains as overpriced.
Mar 08, 2017 08:54 AM EST