In recent years, the landscape of employment has drastically shifted with a surge in side hustles and gig work among American adults. A survey from Bankrate reveals that over one-third of adults are engaging in side hustles, a trend particularly pronounced among Gen Z and Millennials, where nearly half are…

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended the Singapore Fintech Festival on November 7, 2024, highlighting her role as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health. Her attendance at the festival, particularly the discussions focused on financial health and the Singaporean government’s efforts to tackle fraud, marked an important…

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance rapidly, a vast and often unseen workforce is laboring under challenging conditions to support its functionality. The coverage surrounding AI frequently emphasizes the looming threat it poses to traditional job markets, painting a picture where machines may soon usurp human roles. However, the…

Rob Reiner, the prominent Hollywood actor and director, has abruptly deleted his X (formerly Twitter) account after the election of Donald Trump as President. With a substantial following of 2.3 million, Reiner’s account became inaccessible as of Thursday, marking a significant departure for the actor who had consistently utilized the…

Thousands of Amazon workers across more than 20 countries are preparing for demonstrations and work stoppages during the Black Friday shopping weekend, calling for improved working conditions, union recognition, and greater environmental responsibility from the multinational retailer. Coordinated by the Make Amazon Pay campaign—an alliance of over 80 trade unions…

Australia’s recent legislation to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media has been hailed by politicians as “world-leading,” yet the global landscape reveals that many countries are engaging in similar discussions. Following Australia’s lead, an international consensus emerged in 2024 that scrutinizes children’s access to social…

On a notable evening, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly dined with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, an event that was confirmed by Trump adviser Stephen Miller during a segment on The Ingraham Angle, a Fox News program. This meeting comes as Zuckerberg has publicly expressed admiration for Trump…

Elon Musk recently made headlines by accusing retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman of treason against the United States, claiming that Vindman is “on the payroll of Ukrainian oligarchs.” Musk’s comments were in response to Vindman’s earlier allegations that Musk has been conspiring with Russian President Vladimir Putin, implying that Musk’s…

Bluesky, a social media platform that has surged in popularity since the 2020 election, has responded to accusations of noncompliance with the European Union’s stringent digital regulations by pledging to adhere to these rules. Initially created in 2019 to offer a decentralized alternative to Twitter, Bluesky is gaining users at…

The Biden administration has made a significant financial commitment by agreeing to lend $6 billion to Rivian, a struggling electric vehicle manufacturer. This substantial loan is intended to support the construction of a new factory in Social Circle, Georgia, located near Atlanta. Rivian, known for producing electric vehicles, has encountered…

In the recent antitrust trial involving Google and the Department of Justice (DOJ), significant arguments were presented concerning Google’s dominance in the online advertising sector. This trial, held in Alexandria, Virginia, spanned three weeks and resumed following a month-long recess. The DOJ’s case hinges on allegations that Google has unlawfully…