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Shoppers and pedestrians move through Pitt Street Mall during the Black Friday sales on November 28, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.Lisa Marie Williams Getty ImagesThe advent of AI shopping not only gives consumers access to personalized advice and hassle-free shopping, but also increases the risk of digital fraud.This year on Black Friday, both consumers and retailers are being warned for the first time about the dangers of so-called “proxy shopping.” Consumers leverage large-scale language models to search for products, compare products, receive personalized recommendations, and even make purchases with little to no human input. These technological advances come with their own…
Four times the size of the Hollywood sign and nearly seven times the size of the White House, Uzbekistan’s newest cultural center is a monument of epic proportions. Part museum, part academic research facility, the $150 million, three-story Center for Islamic Civilization (CISC) in Tashkent is scheduled to open to the public in March 2026 and aims to commemorate and revive Uzbekistan’s historical role as a center of Islamic learning. “This region is home to many ancestors who influenced world civilization,” said CISC Director Firdavs Abdukhalikov. “The big question was how to present their influence to the world and to…
Football betting expert Jones Knows provides insight across the Premier League and looks to see Newcastle fall behind again against Everton.Brentford v Burnley, Saturday 3pmScoring 13 points from a potential 18 at home despite facing a tough fixture list of Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa is a good barometer of the job Keith Andrews is doing at Brentford. The tactical blueprint was never broken. No need to reinvent the wheel. Smart coaching and decision-making that plays to exactly their strengths. Burnley, on the other hand, have good intentions, lots of potential and plenty of decent…
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.When you think of ways to earn rewards, credit cards are usually top of mind. But shopping portals can be an equally effective way to stack rewards. You simply create an account, click through the portal to the site where you want to make a purchase and earn rewards on top of your credit card offers.Typically, a shopping portal allows you to earn either cash back, miles or points, but Rakuten stands out because you choose the type of rewards you earn. This flexibility makes it a great…
Even before Russia’s full-scale invasion began, he rarely left Volodymyr Zelensky’s side, whether welcoming foreign dignitaries to Kiev or accompanying the Ukrainian president abroad on important missions to secure military and diplomatic support. Now, Andriy Yermak’s resignation could be Zelenskiy’s biggest political test since taking office six and a half years ago. While the resignation is likely to go well domestically, it has created uncertainty at the center of the administration at a critical diplomatic point. Mr Yermak, the former head of the presidential administration, resigned on Friday following a search of his home by anti-corruption officials, apparently becoming the…
Saturday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…premier leagueManchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea in tug-of-war over £100m-valued Elliot Anderson – The Sun Manchester City consider Anderson one of their top priorities next season and are thought to want to ensure their rivals land him – Daily Mail Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player In an interview with Sky Sports, Paul Scholes chooses the best Premier League midfielder for Manchester United Former Chelsea employee pleads guilty to stealing more than £200,000 from club – Telegraph Five young Manchester United players promoted to first-team training, including 15-year-old JJ…
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. SanDisk — the maker of flash memory products, including memory cards, rose more than 4%. The stock, which was spun off from Western Digital last February, was added to the S&P 500 on Friday. Tilray Brands — The cannabis processor and owner of Montauk Brewing fell 14% at market open on Dec. 2 after declaring a 10-to-1 reverse stock split. The stock closed at $1.03 on Wednesday. CME Group — CME Group, the parent company of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Commission, the New York Mercantile Exchange and…
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has said the team must ignore the “horror movie” character of Max Verstappen as the Red Bull driver remains a serious threat in the F1 title race.Verstappen, who started sixth in Saturday’s Qatar Grand Prix sprint (live on Sky Sports F1 from 2pm), is 24 points behind championship leader Lando Norris with two races remaining. The Dutchman has been back in the title race since losing 104 points to Oscar Piastri after the Dutch Grand Prix in August, and mathematically he will remain in the championship at the final in Abu Dhabi if he stays…
With rising prices for groceries, rent, and other necessities, it can feel impossible to set aside money and save. However, saving money doesn’t necessarily mean having more money. You may just need to reorganize what you already have, says Kashif Ahmed, a certified financial planner and instructor at Suffolk University in Boston. Mr. Ahmed, who teaches undergraduate finance classes, said many students say they want to save more but don’t have the money to get started. This is consistent with national data. Nearly 75% of Gen Z adults report having less than $1,000 in savings, according to a personal finance…
Honduras will hold a general election on Sunday, amid suspicions of preemptive voter fraud and interference by the United States. The presidential election is clouded by uncertainty. Of the several candidates running to succeed Honduran President Xiomara Castro, three have emerged as front-runners, but there is no clear winner. “We are running an election with deep political and economic divisions,” political scientist Hector Soto Caballero told CNN. “This film highlights the conflict between two very different visions for this country.” Castro’s term is scheduled to end on January 27th, making him the first leftist president to end his term in…