Recent reports indicate that significant cyber intrusions by Chinese hackers have targeted major U.S. broadband providers, including Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. According to the Wall Street Journal, these breaches involve access to sensitive systems utilized by the U.S. government for court-authorized wiretapping. The report suggests that the hackers…...

In Los Angeles’ Chinatown, the low rent that Marina Maalouf had benefited from for over two decades has dramatically changed, instigating a harrowing battle against the threat of eviction for her family. Beginning in 2020, the landlord increased the rent from $1,100 to an unaffordable $2,660, a move that left…...

The plight of low-income Americans is becoming increasingly dire as a significant number of affordable housing units face the threat of losing their viability over the next few years. Up to 223,000 units in the United States could vanish, forcing tenants who are already grappling with high rents to navigate…...

Vietnam’s economic growth surprised analysts by accelerating unexpectedly in the third quarter of the year, despite facing significant challenges following the destructive impact of Typhoon Yagi on agriculture and manufacturing sectors. According to the General Statistics Office, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 7.4% year-over-year during the three…...

New Zealand’s government is taking decisive action to stimulate its slowing economy by introducing a fast-track approvals bill, which will encompass 149 specific projects. The initiative primarily targets sectors crucial for economic revitalization, including housing, infrastructure, resources, and agriculture. As part of this legislation, the government aims to expedite the…...

During a recent rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, billionaire tech executive Elon Musk voiced strong support for Donald Trump, casting the upcoming presidential election in critical terms. Musk, who leads SpaceX and Tesla and owns the platform X (formerly Twitter), joined Trump, whom he believes is the sole candidate capable of…...

The upcoming international investment summit organized by the new British government is set to take place on October 14, featuring prominent business leaders from major companies like Google, Wayve, and Brookfield Asset Management. This initiative marks an essential step in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s agenda to boost foreign direct investment…...

In a recent interview with Bild am Sonntag, Volkswagen’s CEO Oliver Blume emphasized the need for the European Union to reconsider its plans for imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured in China. Blume suggested that rather than implementing punitive tariffs, the EU should explore a system where investments made…...

In the realm of blockchain governance, the concept of “on-chain governance” is emerging as a significant topic of discussion. Julie Kennis, drawn to political issues since the contentious Bush-era voter recounts, found herself inspired by the idea when Charles Hoskinson introduced it. Her commitment to ensuring verifiable voting led her…...

On Friday, the stock market experienced a significant uptick, buoyed by jobs data that exceeded expectations and ignited investor optimism regarding the economy’s health. The U.S. Labor Department reported an increase of 254,000 non-farm payroll jobs in September, a noteworthy rise from the previous month’s 159,000, while the unemployment rate…...

October has ushered in a series of unsettling events, as Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the Gulf Coast and Appalachia, resulting in over 200 fatalities. Compounding these challenges, Iran escalated its conflict with Israel by launching missile strikes, raising fears of a broader war in the Middle East. Additionally, striking…...