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CHICAGO — The streets in some of Chicago’s liveliest neighborhoods are quiet these days. Public schoolteachers want online learning for families scared to venture out. And houses of worship are urging people to carry identification everywhere they go. As the nation’s third-largest city awaits a much-hyped federal intervention, residents are making changes in their daily routines. President Donald Trump has promised Chicago will see a surge in deportations and National Guard troops as he targets Democratic strongholds. While the feeling of being vulnerable isn’t new, especially among immigrants, many say this time the fear is deeper and the preparations more…
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel’s strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack by one close US ally against another.Trump said he had tried but was “unfortunately, too late” to stop the Israeli attack on the Gulf state, a crucial broker in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war.“This was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network.“I view Qatar as…
The autonomous vehicles industry is poised to undergo substantial transformation over the next decade, influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence, infrastructure development, policy shifts, and consumer readiness. One major trend is the rise of mobility as a service (MaaS), where fleets of autonomous vehicles operate as on-demand transport networks. These services, when combined with ride-sharing and public transit, have the potential to reduce traffic congestion, lower emissions, and transform car ownership norms.Another trend is the increasing adoption of autonomous technology in commercial logistics. Freight trucking and last-mile delivery are likely to see earlier adoption of Level 4 autonomy due to…
If you want an OLED screen that can absolutely dominate your desktop, and you don’t want to pay a lot for it, then this is the deal you’ve been waiting for. Today Amazon subsidiary Woot is selling a 49-inch MSI OLED gaming monitor for just $629.99. Even for a refurbished model, that’s an incredible deal — you’d have a hard time finding a 49-inch LCD monitor at that price. The MPG 491CQPS is as big as it gets for OLED monitors at the moment, unless you move up to a full-sized TV for a lot more dosh. With 5120×1440 resolution…
[COPENHAGEN] Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk will cut 9,000 jobs, or about 11.5 per cent of its workforce, in a restructuring to save eight billion Danish crowns (S$1.6 billion) annually, it said on Wednesday (Sep 10), as it battles rising pressure from US rival Eli Lilly.“Novo Nordisk today announced a company-wide transformation to simplify its organisation, improve the speed of decision-making, and reallocate resources towards the company’s growth opportunities in diabetes and obesity,” it said. The company, which is also known for its Ozempic diabetes treatment, already said in August that it had implemented a global hiring freeze covering job roles that were…
SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PixVerse, the AI video platform with over 100m users globally, today announced it has raised $60 million in Series B funding led by Alibaba, with participation from new investor Antler. The funding will accelerate global adoption of AI video creation tools, enabling creators, businesses, and everyday users worldwide to produce high-quality videos quickly and easily. PixVerse said in a statement:“This new funding is both a recognition of the AI video market’s potential and a validation of the trust we’ve earned from our growing global community. Over the past two years, more than 100 million users…
Image Source: Bing Image. License: All Creative Commons Greta Thunberg has never shied from controversy, and her recent participation aboard the pro-Gaza humanitarian ship Madleen has placed her at the center of one of the most contentious humanitarian controversies in recent memory. Famously an activist for climate issues, Thunberg was amongst a flotilla of humanitarians, activists, and public figures attempting to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and deliver necessary aid to a besieged population. Image Source: Bing Image. License: All Creative Commons The Flotilla was organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, an organization with a history of organizing sea…
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Democratic mayor secured a comfortable win in a primary election despite days of intense backlash following the deadly stabbing of a young Ukrainian woman on a commuter train in Charlotte, North Carolina.Mayor Vi Lyles is seeking a fifth term but is coming under criticism after images of the attack sparked widespread outrage from President Donald Trump to other Republicans and figures in the “Make America Great Again” movement. They say the killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska shows how Democrats are too soft on people with criminal records. Democrats who challenged her in the primary also said…
[HONG KONG] Deutsche Bank hired three for its Asia Pacific credit trading and sales desk, underscoring high demand for staff, as finance professionals shift among banks in the region.The lender hired Smit Rastogi for Asia Pacific credit trading based in Singapore and Karen Lee for Asia Pacific credit sales based in Hong Kong, according to a spokeswoman. Both started at the bank this week. Rastogi was previously with UBS Asset Management. Tim Wynne also joined Deutsche Bank’s Asia Pacific credit trading desk last month, based in New York. The region has seen a spate of moves recently by credit traders and analysts.…
SHANGHAI, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Kids Fair (CKE) 2025, Asia’s leading trade show for baby and children’s products, organized by China Toy & Juvenile Products Association, will take place October 15-17 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Business match-making event of China Kids Fair 2024 Spanning 230,000 sqm, CKE connects global buyers directly with 2,500+ exhibitors and 5,400+ brands from China’s top manufacturing hubs. More than 100,000 professional buyers from 130+ countries and regions are expected to attend. Under one roof, China Toy Expo, China Licensing Expo and China Preschool Expo will be held concurrently. Why Attend…