Linda Conrad

In her debut speech focused on economic policy, Kamala Harris announced a set of proposals aimed at boosting the construction of new homes, providing assistance to first-time homebuyers, offering tax relief to families, and curbing grocery store price hikes, As the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris’s plans build on the Biden administration’s initiatives, targeting voter concerns […]

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Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), the owner of Circle K, has made a $38 billion offer for 7-Eleven, potentially marking the largest foreign takeover in Japan’s history. The Canadian company submitted its bid for the popular convenience store chain, which has a strong presence across Asia and North America, on Monday. If the deal goes through, ACT’s […]

OpenAI has announced that it will soon be starting a new partnership with Condé Nast, the global media powerhouse behind publications like Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ. This collaboration will allow ChatGPT and its search engine, SearchGPT, to feature content from these prestigious outlets. The multi-year agreement is another important deal for OpenAI as […]

Germany’s pharmaceutical industry is sounding alarms about potential drug shortages following China’s tightening of its espionage laws. Four of Germany’s 16 states have now stopped routine quality control inspections in China over concerns that their inspectors could inadvertently violate these new laws. These states have expressed that they can no longer ensure the safety of […]

MLM schemes can be appealing to consumers looking to make extra cash. Many offer easy income and the opportunity to build wealth. However, these companies are now facing an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission over their income claims. The FTC report looks at the income claims of 70 multi-level marketing (MLM) companies. According to […]

At a recent event held at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, Apple unveiled updates to its lineup of iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. The tech giant introduced the iPhone 16 series, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 Pro has a Grade 5 […]

At Apple’s latest event, it announced its plans to enter the hearing aid market, and the FDA has also approved the software to be used in the new AirPods Pro 2. This means that the headphones are suitable for both consumers with hearing problems and those without. When discussing the product, Apple said: “The Hearing […]

Instagram is revamping its platform for teens, introducing new “built-in protections” aimed at enhancing safety for young users, while offering parents more control and peace of mind. The updates will be rolled out this week in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia under the new “teen accounts” initiative. For users under 18, many privacy features […]

A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that many social media platforms are engaging in “mass surveillance”, particularly with younger users. This FTC report stems from responses to 6(b) orders issued in December 2020 to nine leading social media and video streaming companies, including Amazon (Twitch), Meta (Facebook), YouTube, Twitter (now […]