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Etsy posts strong second quarter, then cuts 12% of workforce; CEO Kruti Patel Goyal says layoffs aren't driven by AI or cost-cutting- US productivity rises faster than expected in second quarter
- A Gallup survey asked 19,000 US workers about fully remote jobs; Gen Z, often seen as the digital-first generation, was the least likely to want it, while millennials preferred it the most
- In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machinesIn 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when...06 Aug, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
- Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flowsAttacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each othe...05 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- Under Kash Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, RussiaFBI Director Kash Patel has initiated new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia. These collaborations focus on transnational c...05 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- White House set to extend Jones Act waiver as Trump hunts for cheaper gasolineThe White House plans to extend a Jones Act waiver to reduce gasoline prices. This waiver increases shipping flexibility and eases transpor...05 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
- OpenAI pays $3.2 million in US probe over hiring foreign workersThe Justice Department in a release said that OpenAI and Statsig, which makes product development software, recruited foreign workers for s...05 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- World Bank urges developing nations to seize AI opportunityDeveloping nations should embrace artificial intelligence for rapid advancement. AI offers significant improvements in healthcare, educatio...05 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- AI can accelerate growth in developing economies, says World BankDeveloping economies are experiencing their weakest average growth performance in three decades. The report said AI could significantly lif...04 Aug, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- America's foreign STEM worker debate has a data problemAs the Trump administration tightens immigration rules for foreign workers and students, recent academic research challenges a key premise ...04 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- In 1868, an American woman inventor created a machine that changed the future and led to the mass manufacture of flat-bottom paper bags still widely used to carry groceries all around the world: How Margaret E. Knight changed paper bag manufacturing?In 1868, an American woman inventor created a machine that changed the future and led to the mass manufacture of flat-bottom paper bags sti...04 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
- Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals pushPresident Trump will attend a roundtable with mining executives on Friday. This event aims to expand domestic and allied critical mineral s...03 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Monday Motivation by Henry Ford: 'Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're...' - A timeless reminder that success begins with your mindsetHenry Ford revolutionized transportation by making automobiles affordable for families. He founded the Ford Motor Company and introduced th...03 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
- Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9Russian forces launched intense missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight. At least nine people were killed and twenty-two civilians were...01 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- In 1914, an African-American invented a safer traffic signal: How Garrett Augustus Morgan changed road safety after seeing a horrific crashGarrett Morgan transformed road safety after witnessing a serious traffic accident involving an automobile and a horse-drawn carriage. His ...29 Jul, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in Super Micro probe, Taiwan media saysTaiwanese authorities have taken into custody an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation concerning the unlawful export of AI servers. ...28 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stopUS President Trump visited Michigan, promoting his economic policies and tariffs. He toured a General Motors facility, highlighting domesti...28 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Meta employees' lawsuit shows that if AI fires you, proving it is the hard partA Meta Platforms lawsuit claims AI tools unfairly targeted employees for layoffs. Workers face difficulties proving AI discrimination due t...22 Jul, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
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