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  • Starmer sets out new AI action plan to cement Britain’s global tech dominance

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out a comprehensive vision for the UK to become the world leader in artificial intelligence, pledging a distinctively British approach to regulation while unleashing the potential of artificial intelligence to revitalize the country’s sluggish economy. Unveiling the government’s “AI Opportunities Action Plan”, Starmer pledged…

  • Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction

    Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Dave Collins Posted on January 13, 2025 • 3 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. FILE – Alex Jones speaks to the media after arriving at federal…

  • Nvidia in advanced talks in Israel over new tax benefits

    Leading global technology companies, led by Nvidia, are currently in advanced talks with the Israeli Ministry of Finance regarding innovative tax arrangements in Israel, Globes has learned. In the talks, chip giant Nvidia proposed a unique arrangement — raising Israel’s tax rate to 9% on activity, a move that could…

  • Texas sues Allstate over collection of driver data

    (Reuters) – The state of Texas filed a lawsuit against Allstate, which accused the insurer on Monday of illegally tracking drivers through their cell phones without their consent and using the data to justify surcharges on auto insurance. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Allstate created “the world’s largest driving…

  • Supermarket giant Morrisons backs farmers as inheritance tax row lands blow to Starmer

    In a setback for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, one of Britain’s largest supermarkets has announced its public support for farmers opposed to the government’s planned inheritance tax (IHT) reforms. Sophie Throop, head of farming at Morrisons, posted a video message on X (formerly Twitter) declaring the retailer’s solidarity with…

  • MNC Asserts Accountability and Transparency in Trial with MMF

    This section is Partnership content provided The content in this section is provided by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of press release distribution on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Globe Newswire Breadcrumb links Globe Newswire Article writer: Posted on January 13, 2025 • 3 minutes…

  • Turkish Airlines still saving Tel Aviv flight slots

    Turkish Airlines suspended operations with Israel with the outbreak of war in October 2023. However, the airline decided to keep its flight locations at Ben Gurion Airport. In the aviation industry, take-off and landing slots at airports are an expensive and valuable resource and one of the most important assets…

  • Walgreens Stock Skyrockets as Turnaround Begins. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?

    After a terrible 2024 that saw its shares lose more than 60% of their value, 2025 is starting out as a better year for the company. Walgreens Shoe Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA)with the stock rising significantly after the pharmacy operator reported better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of 2025 for…

  • Uncertain future for over 2,700 Belfast aerospace jobs as takeover stalls

    Concerns are mounting for the future of Northern Ireland’s largest private employer, with 2,700 jobs at risk at Spirit Aerosystems’ factory in Belfast. The site impasse stems from complications in a takeover deal involving Boeing, which has agreed to acquire Spirit, and Airbus, which has said it will buy only…

  • India’s Inflation Slide, Rupee Slump Complicate Rate Outlook

    Breadcrumb links BMN Business Inflation eased in India last month, while the rupee fell to a new record low, giving the central bank a reason to remain dovish even as most analysts expect interest rate cuts from February. Article writer: Posted on January 13, 2025 • 2 min read You…

  • Little-known hedge fund makes NIS 700m gain on TASE shares

    Buying stocks on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: TASE) has proven to be a very successful investment in the past few years, much more so than on its major indices, or on any other exchange. The stock price of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, which is among the stocks…

  • ‘Minority Report’ tech start-up faces debt crunch after taking millions from taxpayer

    Ultraleap hand tracking technology And Bristol Start developing hand tracking technology Similar to what we saw in Tom Cruise’s sci-fi movie, Minority Report is facing a debt crisis after taking millions in taxpayer funding. Ultraleap, which has received funding from British Patient Capital, is seeking a fresh cash injection and…

  • Did Ben Elton predict his beloved Labour’s taxing future?

    A certain amount of clairvoyance is needed in the great satirist, an almost supernatural talent to hold up a mirror to society and force us to see the hideous reflection that lies behind our shiny veneer. Although I’ve always been a political centrist, I loved British stand-up comedy, usually left-wing,…

  • Pulsar Helium Announces Successful Completion of Deepening of the Jetstream #1 Appraisal Well, Topaz Project, Minnesota, USA

    This section is Partnership Content supplied The content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Breadcrumb Trail Links GlobeNewswire Author of the article: Published Jan 13, 2025  •  9 minute…

  • El Al stock keeps rising even as war winds down

    If there is a consensus about it El Al Israel Airlines Ltd (level:Ellal) In the capital market, when the war ends, the market share of the national carrier at Ben Gurion Airport will shrink. Many investors worry that stock prices are already too expensive, yet El Al’s share price has…

  • If You’d Invested $5,000 in Ulta Beauty Stock 5 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

    Future returns remain the primary concern for investors. However, looking at past stock returns can also impart wisdom. This is because it can help you find out what the company has done and what it has not done, and how the stock price has reacted. It is also important to…

  • Robok secures £1m in UKRI funding to revolutionise AI safety in UK ports and warehouses

    AI startup RoboK, born at the University of Cambridge, has been awarded £1 million by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to lead a pioneering project aimed at boosting safety and efficiency across UK ports and warehouses. Called PALLETS, short for Proactive AI-powered Solutions for Logistics Efficiency, Transparency and Safety, this…

  • Heihe Cold-Area Car Testing Index Released: Anchoring Global Innovation Hubs, Showcasing the Thriving Power of the Industry

    Article content Heihe, China, Jan. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On January 8, the China Cold Area Automotive Testing Index (Heihe), China’s first cold-area automotive testing index, was officially unveiled in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province. It digitally displays the strong trend and broad prospects of Heihe’s automotive testing industry, arousing heated…

  • Ryanair to resume Israel flights if Terminal 1 reopens

    Eddie Wilson, Ryanair’s chief executive, has announced that the Irish low-cost airline plans to return to full operations in Israel in the summer and that the summer schedule has already been set. Ryanair has not operated flights to Israel since last August, when flights were suspended due to the security…