How to donate to help victims of the Israel-Gaza crisis
People looking to help those affected by the Israel-Gaza crisis can consider donating to charities working on the ground.
Steve Scalise nominated as House speaker candidate by GOP lawmakers
Scalise defeated Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan in a 113 to 99 vote during a closed-door meeting.
Oil prices could surge if Iran enters the war, Pioneer Natural Resources CEO says
“If Iran enters the war, we’re going to see much higher oil prices, obviously,” Sheffield said Wednesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
Exxon Mobil agrees to buy Pioneer Natural Resources for nearly $60 billion in all-stock merger
Exxon Mobil said Wednesday it agreed to buy shale rival Pioneer Natural Resources for $59.5 billion in an all-stock deal.
LVMH shares fall to 2023 low as growth slows, pulling luxury sector down
The world’s largest luxury firm, seen as a bellweather for the industry, posted nine-month and third quarter results.
Klarna takes aim at Google and Amazon with AI image recognition tool for shopping
A new feature in the Klarna app will let users point their phone at an item of clothing or electronics gadget and find results for similar products.
London Luton Airport suspends flights after car park inferno
The local fire department said up to 1,200 cars could have been in the car park at the time.
Another quake strikes western Afghanistan; official says more homes destroyed
A strong earthquake rattled Afghanistan’s western province of Herat on Wednesday, forcing authorities to redeploy relief and rescue teams.
An ‘extended war’? Markets may be underestimating the Israel-Hamas conflict
While market reactions remain muted following a modest rally, some industry watchers caution that several risks have yet to be fully priced in.
Calls for AI regulations to protect jobs rise in Europe after ChatGPT’s arrival
An IE University study showed that, out of a sample of 3,000 Europeans, 68% want their governments to introduce rules to safeguard jobs from AI.
