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Imagine you’re driving your motorcycle at 100 miles per hour and you see an arrow on the road ahead showing you exactly where to turn. No phone, no dashboard. All it takes is a helmet and a lens the size of a thumbnail. This is not a concept video. It is expected to be launched on European roads as early as this year. And this is an early glimpse of where smart glasses are headed. Over the past few years, big tech companies have been quietly (and not-so-quietly) making bets. Meta has been selling AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses since 2023, Google…
Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesshares of Mizuho Financial Group It fell as much as 7.7% on Monday after the Japanese lender revealed it had not yet decided to invest. rakuten bank.The clarification came after the Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Sunday that Mizuho was planning to make additional investments in major online banks, citing sources.Mizuho currently holds a 14.99% stake in Rakuten Card Co., Ltd., the credit card and financial services division of the Japanese e-commerce and internet services giant. rakuten group.The Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Mizuho plans to sell its stake in Rakuten Card and invest in Rakuten…
Beijing/Hong Kong — When the wheels of Air Force One lifted from Beijing on Friday, US President Donald Trump was coming to the end of a three-day visit with many questions left over about what exactly he had agreed to with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Over the weekend, statements from both sides began to unravel the outcome of talks aimed primarily at resetting the tone between the world’s economic powers after a difficult year that brought the two countries to the brink of decoupling. The United States and China are now preparing to establish two new institutions, the Trade Commission…
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says Manchester United’s second goal in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest should have been canceled after a handball from Brian Mbeumo.After Mbeumo’s first shot was blocked, Matheus Cunha steered home and appeared to process a cross into the area as it came in. VAR recommended the goal be ruled out, but referee Michael Salisbury overturned that decision after a field review. Appearing on Sky Sports News’ Ref Watch, Gallagher said the United forward cushioned the ball with his arm and gained an advantage. handball method If a player scores in the opponent’s goal,…
Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as the Korean Standard Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is displayed on an electronic screen (above) in the foreign exchange dealing room of Hana Bank’s main branch in Seoul on March 13, 2026. Jung Young Jae | AFP | Getty ImagesVolatility in South Korea’s stock market soared to near record highs on Monday after foreign investors sold $13.2 billion worth of domestic stocks last week, causing a sharp rise in the Kospi and temporary trading restrictions on the exchange.The Kospi fell as much as 4% in early trading, extending Friday’s 6% decline, which Goldman Sachs described…
Editor’s note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series dedicated to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet and their solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to promote awareness and education on key sustainability issues and inspire positive action. That morning, the water in Botswana’s Okavango Delta was calm. Belgian diver Alain Branddeler remembers that visibility was good and he didn’t feel particularly anxious. He spent much of his life seeking ever more extreme underwater experiences, swimming with sharks and even cage-free great whites in various parts of the world. Over time, constant exposure to…
The collapse of Market Financial Solutions continues to reverberate across the financial services industry, mirroring that of U.S. auto parts supplier First Brands last year. The move comes amid growing concerns that stress in niche credit markets could spill over into the broader banking system.The collapse of a British mortgage lender could cost major banks and investment management firms hundreds of millions of dollars. british financier barclays and HSBC US banks and investment management companies, including, revealed the scale of their losses over the past earnings season. jeffries, wells fargo, apollo and Elliott Management are also caught up in MFS’s…
explainerAs Israel’s attacks on Lebanon continue despite the extension of the ceasefire, the threat of a renewed US attack on Iran looms.Published May 18, 2026May 18, 2026US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that “the clock is ticking” on reaching a deal to end the war, amid reports that the US and Israel may be planning airstrikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.”For Iran, the clock is ticking. If we don’t move quickly, there will be nothing left,” Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social. “Time is of the essence!”Iranian Defense Ministry Spokesman Reza Tarainik said Sunday that the military is “fully…
Scottie Scheffler admitted his putting performance at the PGA Championship was a “bitter pill” as Aaron Rye and Rory McIlroy were unable to apply pressure on the final hole of their major victory. Rye won his first major title with an impressive three-stroke victory at Aronimink Golf Club. An eagle and four birdies (including one from 70 feet) in the final 10 holes helped him climb out of the crowded leaderboard. After a final day Sunday in which 30 players were within five strokes of the lead, the Briton shot a five-under 65 to comfortably finish ahead of two-time major…
US President Donald Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with the US flag visible in the background, March 2, 2026 in Washington, USA.White House via X | Anadolu | Getty ImagesLONDON — European stock markets started the new trading week in negative territory on Monday as investors reacted to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war, with oil prices surging and bonds selling.pan-european Stocks 600 Stocks were down 0.7% in London just after 8:40 a.m. (3:40 a.m. ET), with major exchanges in London, Frankfurt, Paris and Milan all falling. Energy stocks rose…