John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman. ...
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Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s ancient Teotihuacán pyramidsCanadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials. ...
Russia may scrap spending rule as economy falters amid Ukraine warRussia may scrap spending rule as economy falters amid Ukraine war
Russia may sacrifice a crucial spending rule as the Ukraine war puts the economy under pressure, The Bell reported. The budget rule dictates that when oil goes above a certain price, excess revenues are saved in a rainy-day fund for use in leaner times, to smooth out volatility. The Iran ...
Asia focuses on energy security amid warAsia focuses on energy security amid war
Supply disruptions from the Middle East are forcing Asia to put a greater focus on energy self-sufficiency. Mitsubishi recently began operating a power plant in Vietnam that only sources coal from nearby countries, helping Hanoi — which gets 80% of its crude oil imports from Kuwait — reduce dependence on ...
ByteDance profit falls on AI spendingByteDance profit falls on AI spending
Chinese tech giant ByteDance’s profit fell more than 70% as the company leaned aggressively into AI, underscoring the financial challenges facing the country’s tech scene amid intensifying domestic competition. ByteDance, which owns TikTok and its Chinese counterpart Douyin, spent much more on computing power, AI infrastructure, and research, according to ...
Gazprom’s German unit eyes privatizationGazprom’s German unit eyes privatization
Germany is taking steps to privatize the division of Russian gas supplier Gazprom that was seized by Berlin in 2022. The company, now called Sefe, was nationalized in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and has played a central role in Germany’s energy transition away from Russian gas. Its CEO ...
Iran war dents hopes of Mideast drilling boomIran war dents hopes of Mideast drilling boom
The Iran war is fundamentally reshaping the oil industry, as geopolitical volatility rattles traders and derails expectations of a Middle East drilling boom. US President Donald Trump’s policy swings on the conflict, delivered via social media, have transformed the way oil markets behave, Citadel’s head of commodities told the Financial ...
Scientists Gave a Bunch of Salmon Cocaine. This Is What Happened Next.Scientists Gave a Bunch of Salmon Cocaine. This Is What Happened Next.
🌘 Subscribe to 404 Media to get The Abstract, our newsletter about the most exciting and mind-boggling science news and studies of the week. Salmon exposed to cocaine swim farther and behave differently than unexposed fish, according to the first study to observe the effects of cocaine on fish in ...