Canadian Retailer Couche-Tard Abandons Its $47 Billion Bid to Buy 7-Eleven
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $47 billion bid spurred changes at the chain’s Japanese owner. Now, the question is whether that momentum will carry forward. Source link
Microsoft racks up over $500 million in AI savings while slashing jobs | Technology News
Microsoft saved more than $500 million in its call centers alone last year by using artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The tech giant last week announced plans to lay off nearly 4% of its workforce as it looks to rein in costs amid hefty investments in AI infrastructure. In May, the company had … Read more
The push to defund Planned Parenthood hit other clinics in Maine. Now their group is suing
PORTLAND, Maine — An item in Republicans’ sweeping policy and tax bill intended to block Medicaid dollars from flowing to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s biggest abortion provider, is also hitting a major medical provider in Maine. Maine Family Planning filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Wednesday seeking to restore the reimbursements. Accessing health care … Read more
Saiyaara: CBFC cuts 10-second intimate sequence of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s ‘body exposure visuals’ | Hindi Movie News
Just a week after sparking controversy over censoring a kiss in James Gunn’s Superman, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has raised eyebrows again, this time for ordering cuts in the upcoming romantic drama Saiyaara.The CBFC, that has often been criticised for subjecting many films to the chopping block, has hit the headlines once … Read more
NHL schedule release: Bruins, Penguins lead top reveals
The 2025-26 NHL season is slowly approaching and teams checked another offseason box on Wednesday by revealing their schedules for the upcoming campaign. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Creativity abounded as squads looked to show off their upcoming calendar in distinctive ways. The Boston Bruins enlisted comedian Bill Burr to help unveil their schedule. The Pittsburgh … Read more
Ex-NYPD commissioner sues NYC mayor, alleging he ran police department as a ‘criminal enterprise’
NEW YORK — A former New York City interim police commissioner filed a civil racketeering lawsuit Wednesday against his one-time boss, Mayor Eric Adams, and other top department officials, alleging they showered loyalists with unearned promotions, buried allegations of misconduct and gratuitously punished whistleblowers. In a lawsuit filed in federal court, the ex-commissioner, Thomas Donlon, … Read more
America's NAFTA nemesis: Canada, not Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump focuses his criticism of NAFTA on Mexico. But Canada and America have a rocky trade history too. Source link
Nvidia’s stock market value hits $4 trillion on AI dominance | Technology News
Nvidia briefly reached a market capitalization of $4 trillion on Wednesday, making it the first company in the world to reach the milestone and solidifying its position as one of Wall Street’s most-favored stocks. Shares of the leading chip designer rose as much as 2.8% to an all-time high of $164.42, benefiting from an ongoing … Read more
Trump hosts Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about progress toward peace
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is hosting a pair of Arab Gulf leaders at the White House on Wednesday as violence between Israel and Syria renewed doubts about his pledge to impose peace on the Middle East. Trump held a meeting in the Oval Office with Bahrain’s crown prince and was set to have dinner … Read more
‘Saiyaara’ Advance Booking: Mohit Suri directorial starring Ahaan Panday sees strong pre-release buzz | Hindi Movie News
‘Saiyaara’, directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is seeing a massive response before its release. As of 11 PM, just a day and an hour ahead of its release, the film has already sold 90,000 tickets in major chains according to Pinkvilla. If the current pace continues, ‘Saiyaara’ is expected … Read more