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Albemarle abandons a $6.6 billion takeover bid after Gina Rinehart's Intervention in lithium deal, Albemarle Corp. the world's leading lithium producer, has officially withdrawn its proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of Australian miner Liontown Resources Ltd. The U.S.-based giant had been actively pursuing Liontown, a Perth-based mining company, fo…

In an unexpected turn of events, UAW President Shawn Fain announced a surprise strike late Wednesday, impacting an estimated 9,000 workers at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant located in Louisville. The strike, initiated by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, was reportedly prompted by frustrations over the lack of progress during negotiations at the ba…

Apple enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the tech giant's announcement, expected to drop this Tuesday, October 17, regarding an imminent refresh of the iPad lineup, as reported by 9to5Mac, who have corroborated this information with their own credible sources. The impending updates are projected to encompass the iPad Air, iPad mini, and the base m…

Dollar General has reappointed its former CEO in an effort to rejuvenate its struggling business. The discount chain announced on Thursday that it had reinstated Todd Vasos as CEO, replacing Jeff Owen. Vasos had previously held the role for seven years before retiring in 2022. The change in leadership is effective immediately, according to th…

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is in full swing, and if you're in the market for wireless earbuds, the Jabra Elite 5 is an offer you won't want to miss. With a 40% discount, these earbuds are now available for an enticing $89.99, placing them in the same price range as other affordable and budget-friendly options. In our Jabra Elite 5 review,…

When a pioneer in the world of artificial intelligence like Geoffrey Hinton, the visionary behind generative AI, sounds the alarm on AI's potential existential threat to humanity and its capacity to usher in widespread global unemployment, it demands our undivided attention. Recent statistics from employment agency Challenger, Gray & Christmas …

In a significant stride towards realizing its vision of a global satellite internet network, Amazon witnessed the launch of its first two satellites for Project Kuiper on Friday, marking a milestone more than four years after the tech giant's ambitious venture was unveiled. Project Kuiper, Amazon's ambitious plan to create a comprehensive satell…

Energy experts, speaking to CNBC, have suggested that the crude oil market may experience a significant surge on Monday, owing to the ongoing conflict between Israel-Hamas (Palestinian militant group). However, they emphasize that the overall impact on the oil market is likely to be contained unless the situation escalates further. Vandana Hari,…

COLUMBIA — What began as a fundraising idea for a school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) by one dedicated father has transformed into a technology startup that recently secured an impressive $750,000 in initial capital. Jeff Spencer, co-founder of Playfora, successfully raised this capital from various sources in the current year, with a sign…

If current trends persist, a robust job market might lead to a weaker stock market. Friday's upcoming nonfarm payrolls report is expected to be a critical moment for Wall Street, which has been apprehensive all week due to unexpectedly strong labor market indicators. The concern is that if the tight labor market remains strong, it could prompt the …