Putin quizzed by apparent AI version of himself during live phone-in
Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked a question by what appeared to be an AI-generated “deep fake” of himself during a Q&A session with the public Thursday.
Can Saudi Arabia keep links with Israel?
The Israel-Hamas war has poured cold water on what was dubbed a historic peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Top EVs are losing tax credits next year as U.S. boots China from supply chain–these stocks are exposed
In 2024, electric vehicles will not qualify for tax credits if they contain battery components manufactured or assembled by companies controlled by China.
This 41-year-old works for herself and bought a house in Sicily for $62,000 — now she splits her time between Italy and the U.S.
Stephanie Synclair’s first trip abroad was to Sicily, Italy. A decade later, she now owns a home there.
Watch: ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks after rate decision
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is giving a press conference following the bank’s latest monetary policy decision.
European Central Bank holds rates and trims its inflation forecast
The ECB also announced plans to accelerate the shrinking of its balance sheet as it brings all tools into tightening mode.
Retail sales rose 0.3% in November vs. expectations for a decline
Retail sales rose 0.3% in November, stronger than the 0.2% decline in October and better than the Dow Jones estimate for a decrease of 0.1%.
Bank of England leaves policy unchanged, says rates to stay high for ‘extended period’
The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25% and said monetary policy may “need to be restrictive for an extended period of time.”
Amazon wins $270 million tax fight with the EU
In 2017, the EU alleged Amazon received tax advantages in Luxembourg and ordered the U.S. firm to pay back 250 million euros.
Musk’s X hit with complaint alleging platform broke Europe’s strict privacy laws
The complaint, lodged by privacy activist Max Schrems, alleges that X unlawfully used people’s political and religious beliefs to target them with ads.
