admin [ad_1] The McDonald’s CEO said people making less than $45,000 annually are no longer buying from the fast food chain (Picture: Getty Images) Outrage over a more than $7 Egg McMuffin and hash browns costing nearly $6 has elicited a response from McDonald’s that many customers want. Beyond those prices that were listed on a … Read more
[ad_1] Shoppers walk past sale signs in York city centre. Total sales rose by 1.2% in January compared with a year earlier.Photograph: Zac Goodwin/PA The traditional January sales on the high street failed to inspire a revival in consumer spending last month, as households continued to cut back amid the cost of living crisis. Britain’s … Read more
[ad_1] A NEW ‘Super-Earth’ that could be habitable has been discovered by researchers. Super-Earths are a class of outer-solar system planets (exoplanets) and can be made up of gas, rock, or a combination of both. 1 A new ‘Super-Earth’ that could be habitable has been discovered by researchers (stock photo)Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) They tend to have a … Read more
[ad_1] Owners of Apple’s new Vision Pro headset are advised to make a strong mental note of the passcode they create for their new device. Why? Because if they forget it, it appears that the only way to start using it again is by taking the Vision Pro to an Apple retail store to get … Read more
[ad_1] ‘We are supporting this change not to support the prime minister’s lie but to support those families who need help now,’ said opposition leader argued. The opposition has confirmed it will support the federal government’s stage three tax cut changes, while trying to paint Labor ministers as lying to the Australian public. On Feb. … Read more
[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — Investors looking for an end to the freefall in shares of Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. may be in for a long wait, if options traders are correct. Most Read from Bloomberg The stock’s nearly 80% tumble from a 2020 record high has driven its valuation to an all-time low … Read more
[ad_1] A new species of pterosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The winged reptile, named Ceoptera evansae, lived between 168 to 166 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic period when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Professor Paul Barrett, merit researcher at the Natural History Museum, said the discovery was a … Read more
[ad_1] Bumble announced today that it’s launching a new AI-powered feature that is designed to help identify spam, scams and fake profiles. The new tool, called Deception Detector, aims to take action on malicious content before Bumble users ever come across it. In testing, Bumble found that the tool was able to automatically block 95% … Read more
[ad_1] Topline The federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election interference case suggested Monday his trial could be underway in August, Politico reported, as the election-year case remains delayed while an appeals court decides if Trump can claim “presidential immunity.” The election interference case is on hold as Trump awaits an appeals court ruling, … Read more
[ad_1] Retailers suffered a “lacklustre” January as bad weather and cost of living pressures discouraged shoppers from opening their wallets after Christmas, according to new research. Total retail sales across the UK increased by only 1.2% year-on-year in January – down sharply from growth of 4.2% during the same period last year, figures from the … Read more
[ad_1] This weekend the Everything Electric show will be held at the Sydney Showground. Set to be one of the biggest EV and renewable energy events in Australia, and even the Southern Hemisphere. There’s more than 50+ ‘Live’ Sessions across the 3 days from Friday through Sunday. There’s many other activities on offer, including EV … Read more
[ad_1] A Mars landscape with NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter seen on the dune in the distance. NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, has captured an image (above) showing the final resting place of the damaged Mars helicopter, Ingenuity. Perseverance took the picture on February 4, nearly two weeks after NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) confirmed that Ingenuity … Read more
[ad_1] Jay Z didn’t lie with his speech today one bit. Things might look like they have changed but they are just the same as you see the amount of effort and work people of color have to put to get recognized in the big categories in comparison to their white peers. Specially women of… … Read more
[ad_1] Some of the banking industry’s most powerful trade groups sued the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Monday, claiming that the regulators overstepped their authority in updating a law meant to reverse the effects of redlining. In October, the regulators imposed new frameworks … Read more
[ad_1] Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host who now has a show on the social network X, has been spotted in Moscow in recent days, leading to speculation in Russia and the United States that he is about to achieve his long-stated goal of interviewing President Vladimir V. Putin. If so, Mr. Carlson would … Read more
[ad_1] Tinder is introducing new user warnings to tell young singles when they’re not being respectful and need to improve their behavior. The updates are rolling out globally in the coming weeks and target the app’s main demographic — users aged 18-25 — who are often just beginning their online dating journey and require additional … Read more
[ad_1] In this video, I will talk about Palantir‘s (NYSE: PLTR) fourth-quarter earnings report. The fourth quarter was its fifth consecutive quarter with positive generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net income, which means it continues to be eligible for inclusion in the S&P 500 index. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. … Read more
[ad_1] “Moving feast”: former market runner Bruno Zoccola at Valentina in Sheen (Siobhan Hennessy) Bruno Zoccola has one tip for would-be entrepreneurs: get a job amongst the meat at Smithfield Market. “It made a man out of me,” says the foodie, who started there as a runner aged 17. “I couldn’t wait to leave school: … Read more
[ad_1] A NEW species of pterosaur has been discovered — on a Scottish isle. Named Ceoptera evansae, the sky beast lived between 166 and 168million years ago in the Mid-Jurassic period. 3 A new species of pterosaur has been discovered on the Isle of SkyeCredit: PA 3 The remains were uncovered in 2006 in Elgol, … Read more
[ad_1] Apple Vision Pro can never replace this experience. Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends We are drowning in early Apple Vision Pro takes. Many from those who have actually used it. Probably more from those who have not yet done so. I will now add to that latter pile. I have no doubt that Apple … Read more
[ad_1] Saquon Barkley has said it before, and he’ll continue saying it until he’s no longer in East Rutherford, New Jersey. “Like I’ve said before, I want to be a Giant for life,” Barkley told the panel on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday morning. Barkley hasn’t wavered in that thought process despite the New York Giants … Read more
[ad_1] Shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) jumped in Monday trading to close the day up 3.9%. This was kind of a strange reaction to news that, this morning, analysts at Loop Capital lowered their price target on the stock from $115 to $111 per share. But here’s a bit of information … Read more
[ad_1] YOU can instantly revitalize your old iPhone using a surprising battery trick. If you’ve had an iPhone for a few years and it’s starting to slow down, you might not need to buy a new model. 1 Swapping your iPhone’s battery out is a cheap and easy way to ‘upgrade’ your deviceCredit: Getty Before … Read more
[ad_1] Managing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools will entail big changes in culture and procedures as its use continues to spread like wildfire through developer teams. According to Kiran Minnasandram, vice-president and chief technology officer for Wipro FullStride Cloud, this is not just about adopting new tools, but transforming how developers interact with technology, … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — As conservatives in Congress have blasted the new bipartisan border agreement for not going far enough, the legislation earned a key endorsement on Monday: the labor union that represents U.S. border patrol agents. The National Border Patrol Council — which represents more than 18,000 border patrol officers — said the bill would … Read more
[ad_1] An advertising agency set up by the brothers who helped propel Margaret Thatcher to power is to orchestrate efforts to persuade millions of Britons to buy shares in NatWest Group, the taxpayer-backed bank. Sky News has learnt that M&C Saatchi, whose founders in 1995 included Lord Maurice Saatchi and his brother Charles, has been … Read more
[ad_1] This week’s rain is turning streets into creeks and hillsides into mudslides. Homeowners across Southern California are facing major damage to their homes as a result — and in most cases, they won’t get any help cleaning up the mess from their insurance companies. The standard homeowners’ policy does not cover losses from flood … Read more
[ad_1] The recent surprise announcement that Meta will soon be shutting down its Facebook Groups API is throwing some businesses and social media marketers into disarray. On January 23, Meta announced the release of its Facebook Graph API v19.0, which included the news that the company would be deprecating its existing Facebook Groups API. The … Read more
[ad_1] Amazon/Getty Images In the market for a new laptop? You can’t go wrong with a MacBook. Apple’s lineup of powerful yet sleek laptops make for fantastic portable workstations and even desktop replacements. Whether you need a new computer for work or keeping up to date with friends and family, there’s a model that can fit … Read more
[ad_1] “I wanted to put an over/under on how many times we’re asked about them,” said Jay Kornegay, the executive vice president of race and sports operations at Westgate Resorts. “Customers and even some of our own executives are unaware we can’t do them. So we have to tell them, and they’re like, ‘Oh, really? … Read more
[ad_1] PLAYSTATION is currently holding its Critics Choice sale, with deep discounts on critically acclaimed games. There are over a thousand games in PlayStation’s sale, and many of them are rated in the 80s or 90s. 1 Rayman Legends has a huge 92 ratingCredit: Ubisoft We’ve scouted the sale to find the best deals on … Read more
[ad_1] The turn of the calendar brings a new slate of films and shows to Netflix in February. One of the most anticipated projects this month is Avatar: The Last Airbender, the long-awaited live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series. Popular movies like Everything Everywhere All At Once, Ready Player One, and How to Train Your Dragon … Read more
[ad_1] King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace saysTwitter , Instagram A rather shocking piece of news from Buckingham Palace has jolted the world. On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles of Britain, aged 75, has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment for the same. King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, … Read more
[ad_1] Pandemic School Closures Lockdowns threaten to wipe £700bn off the global economy and stunt growth for decades because of the lasting impact of school closures on young people, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Paris-based organisation said a marked deterioration in basic reading and writing skills among 15-year olds … Read more
[ad_1] “Unlike many start-up ecosystems worldwide, Australia continues to go from strength to strength. We have more young people entering the tech sector, more talented executives leaving their day jobs to start companies, and more investors competing to invest in the next great Australian businesses,” Gillings said. No new “unicorns” joined the club: Canva co-founders … Read more
[ad_1] The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions against six Iranians on Friday 2 February over their involvement in a series of state-backed cyber intrusions against critical national infrastructure (CNI) in the US and elsewhere. The named individuals are all officials serving in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber-Electronic Command … Read more
[ad_1] CAMILLA has been married to King Charles since 2005. Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, her title has changed. Here’s what we know. 1 Camilla with her husband, King CharlesCredit: AP What is Camilla’s title now Charles is King? Queen Consort Camilla will officially be named Queen Camilla at King Charles’ coronation. The … Read more
[ad_1] Amgen (AMGN) stock slumped Monday — as Eli Lilly (LLY) stock hit a record high — after the biotech company said its experimental weight-loss drug appeared durable for up to 150 days. X In one Amgen study, animals received the same dosage three times. At the highest dose, the animals lost an average 8.2% … Read more
[ad_1] CYBERSECURITY experts have warned that saying a simple phrase during a phone call can leave you with an empty bank. Specialists at McAfee advise you not to say “yes” when you answer the phone in case a scammer is recording. 1 Cybercriminals can record scam phone calls and use your voice against youCredit: Getty … Read more
[ad_1] If you listen to a lot of podcasts, there is a chance you might remember funny tidbits and are wondering… “Wait, who talked about eating fries with sriracha again?” or more serious questions. To look for the answers, you have to first find the podcast and then search through their transcripts. Dexa is trying … Read more
[ad_1] By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Vodafone said on Monday it was in “active discussions” about a deal in Italy, its worst performing major market, as it reported a slowdown in growth in its biggest, Germany, in the third quarter. The British group rejected a merger offer from rival Iliad in Italy last month in … Read more
[ad_1] All fixed deposit accounts do not act as monthly income schemes that help the investor earn returns at regular intervals. Investors must opt for a particular category of FD account that facilitates an investment with monthly returns called a Cumulative Fixed Deposit account. They can receive monthly interest on FDs and gradually grow their … Read more
[ad_1] RUSSIAN Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the longest time spent in space. The 59-year-old has logged a total of 878 days and 12 hours – or nearly two-and-a-half-years – outside of Earth’s atmosphere. 1 Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Anton Shkaplerov, both Expedition 30 flight engineers during a spacewalkCredit: … Read more
[ad_1] Peacock is one of the more unheralded streaming services in the modern landscape, but that’s not necessarily because the platform lacks good stuff to watch. Between its lineup of old shows and movies and the new content that hits the service pretty regularly, there’s plenty of stuff to check out on Peacock, even if … Read more
[ad_1] Introduction The iPhone 15 has revolutionized mobile photography with its impressive 48MP camera. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiast, understanding how to harness the full potential of this camera can significantly enhance your photographic experience. Understanding the 48MP Camera The 48MP camera in the iPhone 15 offers unprecedented image resolution and clarity. This … Read more
[ad_1] McDonald’s has reported its first quarterly sales miss in nearly four years amid customer boycotts related to the Israel-Hamas war. The fast food giant said sales growth for the period in its division including the Middle East, China and India was 0.7% – far below market expectations of 5.5%, according to London Stock Exchange … Read more
[ad_1] After a year of big layoffs, job cuts at the tech industry’s largest companies trickled into the first month of 2024. Google started the year with layoffs of several hundred employees and a promise of more cuts to come. Amazon followed by trimming hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video department. Meta quietly thinned … Read more
[ad_1] Three and a half years on from a devastating 2020 ransomware attack that led to data breaches at thousands of downstream customers of cloud software company Blackbaud, the US-based supplier has been blasted by authorities over major cyber security failings, and ordered to take remedial steps. Blackbaud specialises in financial, fundraising and admin … Read more
[ad_1] Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The three senators who crafted the immigration policy compromise are Democrat Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Republican James Lankford of Oklahoma and Kyrsten Sinema, an independent representing Arizona. The trio has each released their own starkly summaries of the wide-ranging bill, … Read more
[ad_1] Snap, the parent of messaging app Snapchat, on Monday said it would lay off more than 500 employees, joining other tech companies in a wave of new cost-cutting measures. The layoffs amount to 10 percent of its global work force; the majority will occur in the first quarter of 2024. “We have made the … Read more
[ad_1] NASA’s stricken Mars helicopter has been spotted in its final resting place among the dunes. But can you make it out? 4 Can you spot Ingenuity?Credit: SWNS 4 Nasa’s helicopter performed 72 flights during its time on MarsCredit: SWNS To find out if you’re correct, scroll to the bottom for the answer. The lonely … Read more
[ad_1] Snapchat maker Snap is the latest tech company to conduct layoffs with its newly announced plans for a 10% workforce reduction, the company said on Monday. The layoffs would impact roughly 500-plus employees, based on headcount figures Snap released in November 2023, when it saw small-scale layoffs of its then north of 5,000 employees. … Read more
[ad_1] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following the release of the Fed’s interest rate policy decision at the Federal Reserve in Washington, U.S., January 31, 2024.Image: Evelyn Hockstein (Reuters) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared for a rare interview on the CBS News show 60 Minutes on Sunday night. HGTV’s … Read more
[ad_1] Every money decision can ripple through generations. This is why financial expertise and experience are not just valuable – they are indispensable in managing wealth. Lisa Detanna, recognized as one of America’s Top Women figures in Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors, is a vital source of knowledge and foresight in this demanding field. With … Read more
[ad_1] Images of Taylor Swift that had been generated by artificial intelligence and had spread widely across social media in late January probably originated as part of a recurring challenge on one of the internet’s most notorious message boards, according to a new report. Graphika, a research firm that studies disinformation, traced the images back … Read more
[ad_1] Second-place Manchester City look to remain within striking distance atop the Premier League table when they take on Brentford today. The Citizens have won four consecutive league matches, but Brentford tend to play them well, as evidenced by last season’s 2-0 record against the champions. The match starts at 3:00 p.m. ET today and … Read more
[ad_1] Heavy rains in Southern California triggered mudslides and debris flows in Los Angeles overnight, authorities said, forcing some residents out of their homes. The National Weather Service warned early Monday that an “extremely dangerous situation” is unfolding in the Hollywood Hills area and around the Santa Monica Mountains amid the storm. “Life threatening landslides … Read more
[ad_1] Freely will feature popular terrestrial TV shows such as The Great British Bake Off The BBC has teamed up with rival broadcasters to launch a new streaming service as they battle with the growing dominance of digital competitors such as Netflix. Freely, a new service backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel … Read more
[ad_1] BRITS have been warned they have until the end of next week to claim a free TV box replacement voucher after major changes saw more than a dozen channels disappear. The BBC and ITV shutdown their remaining standard definition (SD) channels on satellite at the beginning on January. 1 Viewers were left with a … Read more
[ad_1] The government has announced £30m of investment to develop prototype quantum computing as part of a £45m package to support the sector. The investment has been earmarked to develop what the government describes as “world-leading prototype quantum computers”, which it said would offer scientists and engineers a controlled environment for experimentation. The UK … Read more
[ad_1] Legislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights, building on anti-abortion strategies seen in other states, including last year in Ohio. Democrats and abortion rights advocates say the efforts are evidence that Republican lawmakers and abortion opponents are trying to undercut democratic processes meant to give voters a direct … Read more
[ad_1] McDonald’s (MCD) fans are still showing up for their Big Macs — but just not as much as Wall Street thought. The company, which reported its Q4 results on Feb. 5, posted global same-store sales growth of 3.4%, lower than the expected 4.79% jump. Its US sales growth clocked in at 4.3%, under the … Read more
[ad_1] Scientists at CERN – home to the world’s largest particle accelerator – have put forward proposals for a new “supercollider” which it is hoped will help uncover the secrets of 95% of the universe. The Future Circular Collider (FCC) is seen as the giant successor to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which sits in … Read more
[ad_1] The OnePlus 12 is a new Android-based smartphone that boasts a large and high-quality display, measuring 6.82 inches and featuring a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s a truly lovely screen, and one you’ll want to keep in pristine condition. If you have decided to purchase this phone, it is a wise … Read more
[ad_1] By Ashley Nickel and Freddy Pawle For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:34, 5 February 2024 | Updated: 11:44, 5 February 2024 Fresh details have emerged about why a scantily clad woman arrested for alleged drink driving in Sydney’s east was wearing nothing but leather lingerie. Sex worker Cindy Pham, 26, allegedly collided with an e-bike rider while … Read more
[ad_1] The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has settled a legal case brought by its former director-general, Tony Danker, after he was sacked last year following complaints about his behaviour. A spokesman for the CBI said: “The CBI has today settled legal action brought against the organisation by Tony Danker after his dismissal in April … Read more
[ad_1] After many happy years with Aussie Broadband, this week I switched internet providers to Superloop. Like many Australians, I enjoy connectivity through Fibre-to-the-Premise (FTTP) which theoretically supports speeds up to 1Gbps. Today, I’m connected to a 1Gbps service and getting around 932 Mbps down and 45Mbps up. When the National Broadband Network was rolled … Read more
[ad_1] If you’re looking for great Valentine’s Day gifts, check out the Dyson deals going on right now at Best Buy. No, we don’t mean a cordless vacuum but one of Dyson’s awesome hair products like the Dyson Supersonic, Airstrait, or Corrale. Right now, you can save at least $100 on each of them providing … Read more
[ad_1] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a £1,000 bet with Piers Morgan that deportation flights to Rwanda will take place before the next election. The brazen move took place during an interview on TalkTV’s ‘Piers Morgan: … Read more
[ad_1] Boeing said that a new problem with the fuselages of some unfinished 737 jets would force the company to rework about 50 planes, potentially delaying their delivery and raising further concerns about quality control at the manufacturer and its suppliers. Stan Deal, the chief executive of Boeing’s commercial plane unit, said in a memo … Read more