New York Cannabis Regulator Aims to Issue 1,500 New Licenses to Address Marijuana Surplus

New York’s cannabis authority is planning to issue 1,500 new licenses to address the surplus of marijuana that growers have accumulated due to limited legal sales outlets.   Cannabis producers have been holding onto excess marijuana because there are only about two dozen legal retailers in the state. John Kagia, the director of policy for … Read more

Dollar’s Strength Puts Pressure on Emerging-Market Stocks and Currencies

Emerging-market stocks have recently experienced a decline, reaching their lowest point since March. This drop is due to several factors, including the strengthening of the US dollar and reduced confidence among US consumers, which has made investors more cautious about taking risks.   One of the main concerns contributing to this decline is the expectation … Read more

EU Investigating Tesla’s Exports from China for Potential Subsidy Violations

One car company is in the spotlight amid an investigation into electric vehicles coming from China to the European Union, and that’s Tesla Inc.   As authorities gathered information for an EU anti-subsidy investigation regarding Chinese EVs, it became evident that Tesla, among other companies, may have benefited from subsidies, as per insiders.   Tesla’s … Read more

Why Are Fatalities in USA Increasing Despite Advancements in Car Safety?

Alyssa Milligan had a natural talent for sensing when others needed support and kindness. At 23 years old, she had already built strong connections in Tennessee, particularly in the close-knit cycling community of Nashville. Tragically, Alyssa, known affectionately as “Sweet Alyssa” by her mother, lost her life this month when she was struck by a … Read more

Today’s Stock Market: Asian Shares Decline Amid Focus on Chinese Economy and Potential US Shutdown

Challenging Earnings Season

In Tokyo, Today’s Asian stock markets faced a tough day on Tuesday due to concerns about two major issues: a potential U.S. government shutdown and the challenges the Chinese economy is currently facing.   Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped by 1.0% during afternoon trading, reaching 32,357.25 points. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also saw a 0.5% decline, … Read more

Amazon’s Stock Rises with Announcement of $4 Billion Deal with AI Company Anthropic

Amazon, the e-commerce and cloud computing giant, is planning to pour $4 billion into Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup founded by former members of OpenAI. This strategic move will not only give Amazon a minority stake in Anthropic but also mark the company’s significant entry into the world of generative AI. This AI domain … Read more