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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives to speak at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Boeing South Carolina (BSC) manufacturing facility expansion in North Charleston, South Carolina, Friday, November 7, 2025. Sean Rayford | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the United States is at no risk of slipping into a recession in 2026, insisting that Americans will soon benefit from the Trump administration’s economic policies on trade and taxes. “I’m very optimistic about 2026,” Bessent said in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” “We are poised for a very strong non-inflationary growth economy.” Bessent…
England knew what was coming when Travis Head secured victory over Australia in a remarkable two-day Ashes Test in Perth.A team that not only lost 0 wins and 1 loss in five consecutive games, but also threw away its strong position with a series of ill-advised shots, will be shattered by the home media. Yes, Buzz Ball almost got beaten up. sprayer This content is provided by sprayercookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content, you must allow cookies. You can change the settings and enable it using the buttons below. sprayer Use cookies or allow them…
What happens when the software everyone is rushing to deploy is so risky that no one can guarantee it? That’s about to become clear, as the Financial Times reports. Major insurance companies including AIG, Great American and WR Barclay are asking US regulators for permission to exclude AI-related liabilities from corporate policies. One insurance company described the AI model output to FT as “too many black boxes.” This story reminds us that the industry has good reason to be scared. Google’s AI Overview falsely accused solar companies of legal issues in March, leading to a $110 million lawsuit. Air Canada…
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo appear in Universal’s Wicked: For Good.universaluniversal “Wicked: For Good” defied gravity at the box office, earning an estimated $150 million from domestic ticket sales.This was the second-highest next weekend opening for a film released in 2025. Warner Brothers” “A Minecraft Movie” grossed $163 million in April. That also exceeds last year’s debut of “Wicked,” which grossed $112.5 million in the U.S. and Canada.The film’s box office sales set a record for the highest opening weekend for a Broadway film adaptation. With additional ticket sales from overseas markets, Wicked: For Good is on track to gross…
When J.D. Vance told a stadium of thousands of people that he hoped his wife would one day be moved “by the gospel of Christianity” as he was, he inadvertently entered a contentious dialogue about religious freedom in India and the diaspora, and for some, evoked memories of the country’s complicated past with conversion to Christianity. Speaking at the Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi last month, Vance was asked by an audience member about Christianity and American patriotism. “Why are we making Christianity one of the main things that you all have to have in common…
England fans were urged to “keep the faith” by manager Brendon McCullum after the tourists lost to the Ashes on Sunday in Perth, with the head coach backing Zac Crawley following the opening game.For the first time since 1921, an Ashes Test was completed within two days, with England suffering a crushing defeat at the Optus Stadium, with the away side suffering a stunning batting collapse in both innings. The second Test will be played day and night in Brisbane and begins on December 4. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports’ Stuart Broad was stunned…
On Saturday, Reuters published an exclusive report claiming that the United States is “ready to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations within days.” The report cited four U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. Two of the officials said the covert operation was likely the first step in this “new action” against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.This was hardly shocking news, considering that more than a month ago, US President Donald Trump himself announced that he had authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela. It’s a fairly unique approach, since actions that are supposed to be…
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesmining company BHP Just months after the London-listed miner agreed to a planned merger with a Canadian miner, sources told Reuters on Sunday it had made a new takeover approach to rival Anglo American. tech resources Creating a global heavyweight division focused on copper.Anglo American declined to comment. BHP did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside of normal business hours.Bloomberg News earlier reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that BHP had made an offer to Anglo American in recent days, adding that discussions were ongoing and there was no certainty of…
It’s safe to say that no one is obsessed with passwords. A chief information security officer’s nightmare is when employees leave lists of passwords on their desks or on post-it notes on their computers. Employees have the inconvenience of having to enter multiple passwords to access various devices and resources.Passwordless authentication technologies are designed to address these issues, and the use of these tools is increasing. A recent survey of 200 CISOs by Wakefield Research, sponsored by security vendor Portnox, showed that the majority of security leaders (92%) said their organizations have implemented or plan to implement passwordless authentication. This…
Mikel Arteta has revealed that he sometimes asks himself: “What would Arsene Wenger do?” This is what happens in certain situations as we take on the task of bringing trophies to Arsenal this season.Arsenal are preparing to take on rivals Tottenham, who hold a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League, with Arteta looking to emulate Wenger’s achievements in bringing north London the Premier League title. Last week, Arteta named Wenger as one of his four key mentors during his career, alongside Pep Guardiola, Mauricio Pochettino and David Moyes. The other three are still involved in the game…