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With artificial intelligence being used widely in the workplace, one of the main concerns is that businesses will try to use it to reduce labor costs, endangering the jobs of employees. However, a recent study from Microsoft MSFT, +0.59% indicates that employees are just as keen as businesses to implement AI in the workplace. According to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report, 75% of knowledge workers—those who deal with information instead of physical labor—use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work. 90% of workers who use AI at work claim it helps them save time, 85% claim it helps them…

NEW YORK Over the weekend, both legitimate and social media celebrated the potential expansion and contraction of the list of vice presidential candidates who could be listed alongside the name of the Republican former president Donald Trump on the ballot in November. Sen. Marco Rubio of the United States, whose 2016 presidential rivalry is most remembered for a back-and-forth debate with Trump regarding the size of his appendages, would legally have to move from Florida to be Trump’s second choice, but he is purportedly currently leading the field from certain perspectives. And Nikki Haley, Trump’s lone vanquished 2024 challenger not to…

Gaza Strip’s RAFAH — Israeli forces fought Hamas in areas of the devastated north that the military claimed to have cleared months ago but where militants had regrouped as they advanced farther into Gaza’s southern city of Rafah on Sunday. A growing offensive in Rafah, which is thought to be the final haven for over a million civilians in Gaza and the last stronghold of Hamas, has been the target of ongoing warnings. Following evacuation orders from Israel, which claims it must invade in order to destroy Hamas and return numerous hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attack against Israel that…

WASHINGTON — The New York Times and ProPublica reported that former President Donald Trump could be facing an IRS bill exceeding $100 million as a result of a government audit that found he double-dipped on tax losses related to a Chicago skyscraper. The report was based on a years-long audit as well as public filings. The results of the investigation may bring attention to Trump’s business background once more as the presumed Republican nominee looks to win back the White House following his defeat in 2020. Trump used his cachet as a real-estate developer and star of so-called reality TV…

Tesla is providing yet another traditional inducement to move metal. For those buying new Model Y electric vehicles, there’s an alluring financing rate available that is below market value. On its website, Tesla claims to be providing an annual percentage rate of 0.99% on qualified new Model Y orders. A week ago, that offer was not available. 6.49% APR was the advertised rate at that time. The rate for Model 3 remains at 6.49%. The reduced rate saves a customer around $100 per month when compared to Tesla’s example down payment of $4,250 on a basic model. Potential Tesla purchasers…

On their way back to record highs, U.S. stocks might encounter a mousetrap; this week’s consumer price report could prove to be the most significant of the year. The Federal Reserve’s target inflation rate of 2% per year has not been met in the last three months due to rising energy and housing costs, which caused the consumer price index (CPI) for March to rise to 3.5% per year. Head of SPDR research at State Street Global Advisors Matthew Bartolini stated, “Every time there is a data release, it is potentially a market-moving event,” in reference to the Fed’s data-dependent…

An influential advisor to President Joe Biden emphasised the importance of equity in the ongoing debate surrounding expiring tax cuts. The advisor argued that it is crucial for corporations and high-income individuals to make a greater contribution. “Tax fairness will become a prominent issue with the expiration of former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax package next year,” stated National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard during a speech at the Brookings Institution in Washington. “Tax fairness is a key component of the president’s strategy to create an economy that benefits all Americans. The goal is to promote widespread growth, provide equal opportunities,…

Shares of Nio, Li Auto, and other Chinese electric-vehicle makers experienced a decline on Friday. This drop came in response to several published reports suggesting that the Biden administration may introduce new tariffs next week, which could impact these companies along with other Chinese industries. Reports from Bloomberg News and Reuters suggest that higher tariffs may be implemented as early as Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal has indicated that the tariff rate on Chinese EVs is expected to increase significantly, potentially quadrupling from 25% to 100%. In addition, there is a 2.5% duty imposed on all automobiles imported into the…

Shares of Tesla Inc. appeared to be on the decline once more on Friday, as Chief Executive Elon Musk appeared to challenge recent reports about the potential closure of the company’s Supercharger EV charging business unit. On Musk’s social-media platform X, previously referred to as Twitter, he announced that Tesla plans to invest “well over $500 million” to expand its Supercharger network. This expansion will result in the creation of “thousands” of new EV chargers. Recent reports have emerged stating that Tesla has laid off approximately 500 employees and closed down the Supercharger business. After the news of Supercharger layoffs…

In Washington, The U.S. has recently announced a significant $400 million package of military aid for Ukraine. This aid comes at a crucial time as Kyiv faces challenges in defending against the advances made by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region. This marks the third installment of aid for Ukraine following the passage of supplemental funding by Congress in late April, after a prolonged period of political deadlock. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern about the challenging situation in the east, emphasising that his country is determined to address it. He also mentioned the forthcoming delivery of new weapons…