AI chat firm GameOn couple arrested for defrauding investors of over $60M to finance wedding and more

Google Maps is turning 20 — it's mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities

As Google Maps turns 20, it's mapping more countries and rolling out generative AI capabilities to keep dominance as the world's top navigation app

CNBC - Jan. 18

8 Wedding Trends to Watch in 2025

Experts share eight predictions for what will happen in the world of weddings in 2025.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Crypto firm Digital Currency Group to pay SEC $38.5 million for misleading investors

Digital Currency Group, the crypto firm founded by Barry Silbert, is paying the SEC $38.5 million for misleading investors.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Amad hat trick 'helped' Amorim's chat with CEO

Ruben Amorim said he was thankful that Amad's late hat trick against Southampton made a post-match conversation with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe go smoothly.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Do 1-gram or 1-ounce gold bars offer more liquidity to investors?

Liquidity matters with any investment, but it may be especially important to consider when it comes to gold.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Stephen A. Smith: Obama chat with Trump not a 'good look'

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith said former President Obama’s chat with President-elect Trump at former President Carter's funeral was not “a good look.” “It wasn't a good look, but it ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Webcam captures Kilauea's lava fountains soaring 200ft (60m) high

This is the fourth episode since eruption began December 2024.

BBC News - Jan. 16

What Happens When You Turn Your Life Over to an AI Assistant?

The hosts of Uncanny Valley spent the week following the advice of AI chatbots when it came to shopping, fitness, and parenting. Here’s how it went.

Wired - Jan. 16

A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More

US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.

Wired - Jan. 16

Microsoft launches Copilot Chat with AI agents; take that, Gemini!

Microsoft wants to make using Copilot a daily habit and take on Google's aggressive push of Gemini for Workspace.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

South Africa arrests over 100 illegal miners after underground rescue

Hundreds more still trapped since August in abandoned gold mine with dozens dead

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Vegas man arrested over Porter betting scheme

Shane Hennen was arrested and charged in connection with an illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Mayor of opposition Istanbul stronghold arrested over bid-rigging claims

Prosecutors in Istanbul say the mayor of one of Turkey’s opposition strongholds has been arrested as part of a bid-rigging investigation

ABC News - Jan. 13

Stock-market investors are getting nervous about this bond-market move that’s only happened twice in over 40 years

Stock-market investors are turning jittery over something which has apparently happened only two times in the bond market since the early 1980s: The 10-year Treasury yield has jumped by about as ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 12

Money, stress and tinsel - why couples are opting for winter weddings

Data from Hitched shows hundreds are choosing off-season nuptials with some based around Christmas.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Ad filmed at TV stars' wedding banned over smoking

The advertising watchdog upholds complaints about Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan's clothing ad.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Supreme Court takes up Biden's proposal to expand relief for borrowers defrauded by schools

The Supreme Court decided Friday to take up the Biden administration’s appeal defending its proposal to ease applications for the Borrower Defense student debt relief program. In a brief order, ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Three teens arrested over boy's bus station death

A 17-year-old and two 18-year-old suspects are held over the death of Thomas Taylor.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Tesla recalls more than 239,000 vehicles over rearview camera problem

A faulty rearview camera in some Teslas fails to properly display images, increasing the risk of a crash, traffic regulators say.

CBS News - Jan. 10

For richer, for poorer: the changing finances of divorce

Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Wall Street gets off to a bumpy start to 2025. How investors can prepare for more volatility ahead.

A sharp selloff in the world’s largest bond market sent shockwaves through the U.S. financial markets this week, leaving investors to ponder if that choppiness will persist throughout the new year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Now on the College Course Menu: Personal Finance

More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses to teach students how to manage their own money.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

A Couple Kisses That Sealed the Deal

Olivia Snyder-Spak and Eli Stein met on Hinge and quickly began dating. A trip to Turks and Caicos solidified their commitment.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

House passes International Criminal Court sanctions bill over Israeli arrest warrants

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House passes bill to sanction ICC over Israeli arrest warrants The ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

How Gen AI Helps Small Businesses Recruit Better Employees, and More Efficiently

A new survey reveals a large number of small companies haven’t used AI much—or at all. Those that have report significant hiring benefits as a result.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Obama and Trump chat ahead of Carter funeral

Former President Obama and President-elect Trump chatted and laughed after being seated next to each other at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.

NBC News - Jan. 9

People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Inside a U.K. couple's "secondhand wedding"

Tying the knot can be pricey, with the average cost of a wedding estimated at about $35,000. But CBS News' Leah Mishkin met a British couple who've proven you don't have to break the bank to have ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Robots haven't taken over yet, but AI investments are powering more of the economy

Firms are pledging billions of dollars toward building out artificial intelligence networks. But jobs from that spending may be hard to come by.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Self-made millionaire's advice to couple expecting to earn 4x more in the next 2 years after struggling with salary gap

Self-made millionaire Ramit Sethi followed up with one of the first couples he interviewed on his podcast two years ago to see how they're doing.

CNBC - Jan. 8

How to use AI to be more productive and successful at work

Smarter by CNBC Make It's online course will help you understand new AI tools and how you can use them to save time at work, in your business, and in life.

CNBC - Jan. 7

More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds

First real-world test finds approach has higher detection rate without having a higher rate of false positives. The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening increases the chance of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers over next 12 months

Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Five green finance questions for 2025

The new year will bring tough challenges for investors in the energy transition

Financial Times - Jan. 3

South Korea's Impeached President Fends Off Arrest Attempt Over Martial-Law Decree

Yoon Suk Yeol’s bodyguards thwarted investigators in another tense showdown resulting from his short-lived martial law decree.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2

More details emerge surrounding shocking arrest of Stephane Omeonga as police claim footballer was on Israeli blacklist

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Number of US venture capital firms falls as cash flows to tech’s top investors

Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groups

Financial Times - Jan. 1

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