US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports have led to a surge in metal prices, particularly for aluminium. Industry experts warn that domestic smelters will struggle to meet the growing demand for these metals. The US aluminium premium has jumped by 60% since Trump took office, with analysts predicting that it … Read more
A severe snowstorm is expected to hit the United States from late Tuesday to early Wednesday, bringing accumulating snow across the Rockies and Plains, and potentially causing travel delays and school cancellations. The storm will affect around two dozen states, including Colorado, Maine, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New … Read more
DuPont De Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) has reported its fourth-quarter results, exceeding street estimates and delivering a strong performance. The company’s sales grew 7% year over year to $3.092 billion, beating the consensus of $3.068 billion. Organic sales increased by +7% YoY, driven by an 8% increase in volume offset by a 1% decrease in price. … Read more
The BBC has issued a report highlighting significant inaccuracies in news summaries generated by artificial intelligence (AI) engines. The outlet found that 51% of all AI answers to questions about the news contained significant issues, including a failure to differentiate between fact and opinion. The study also revealed that 19% of AI answers cited by … Read more
Bird flu has been aggressively spreading among wildlife since 2021, causing widespread harm. Dead and sick birds are found on shorelines, and poultry farms have culled millions of animals due to the outbreak. This has led to skyrocketing egg prices and significant losses for farmers. The problem is not limited to birds; avian flu has … Read more
Goldman Sachs has dropped its pledge to increase board diversity after it was announced in 2019. The commitment aimed to boost representation of underrepresented groups on the company’s board by 2025, but the plan appears to have been abandoned. The promise was made during a time when investors and regulators were pressing financial institutions to … Read more
Walt Disney has revamped its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to prioritize business outcomes while promoting a work environment that fosters employee success. The company joins several major US businesses in scaling back their initiatives. A memo obtained by Reuters reveals the changes aim to improve executive compensation by evaluating leaders’ alignment with Disney’s … Read more
The US bird flu outbreak has pushed egg prices to record highs, with wholesale prices reaching $8 a dozen. Retail prices are also expected to rise, potentially surpassing their 2023 records. In contrast, chicken meat prices have not risen as dramatically. According to data from Expana, the average wholesale price for large, white shell eggs … Read more
Hyatt Hotels Corp. will acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, a Caribbean lodging real estate company, for $2.6 billion. The deal marks an expansion of Hyatt’s all-inclusive growth journey and builds on its existing portfolio. Hyatt has agreed to pay $13.50 per outstanding share in a move that benefits both the hotel chain and its stakeholders. … Read more
A small group of grown men who have never masturbated have shared their reasons for abstaining from this act. The men, who are aged between 19 and 27, spoke anonymously on Reddit, explaining that they keep themselves busy with exercise, work, or other activities that distract them from the urge to masturbate. One man attributes … Read more