Is the UK economy returning to normal?
“The economy is returning to full health for the first time since the pandemic”, declared the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt last week as figures revealed Britain had recorded its fastest rate …
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Palo Alto’s 38-year-old Jing Jing Gourmet restaurant is closing down
After 38 years in business, Jing Jing Gourmet, Palo Alto’s much-loved Szechuan and Hunan restaurant, is set to close its doors this Sunday, May 19. “The expenses are too much …
Melinda French Gates Is Leaving the Gates Foundation. What’s Next?
The philanthropist is resigning as co-chair of the Gates Foundation. Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images Melinda French Gates, a major philanthropic player who created the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation alongside her …
2023’s peach harvest in Georgia was disastrous. This year, expectations are high
Despite Georgia being known as the Peach State, it’s behind South Carolina and California in peach production. Credit: Josephine Bennett / GPB Photo Georgia peach growers are getting their 2024 harvest …
Protesters Are Fighting to Stop AI, but They’re Split on How to Do It
Would it be too disruptive if protests staged sit-ins or chained themselves to the doors of AI developers, one member of the Discord asked. “Probably not. We do what we …
Yes, you can balance homebuying and summer travel – The Mercury News
By late spring, homebuying season is in full swing. And right when all the good listings start popping up, so does summer wanderlust — especially if you were cooped up …
GameStop Co-founder on Why He’s Not Surprised By the Meme Stock Frenzy
GameStop shares jumped more than 70 percent on Monday, giving the company a market cap of over $9 billion. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The GameStop meme stock frenzy is suddenly …
OpenAI’s GPT-4o Model Gives ChatGPT a Snappy, Flirty Upgrade
Since it launched in late 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has generally fended off suggestions that it has emotions or desires by responding that it’s just an artificial intelligence model. Upgrades announced …
Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
By TOM KRISHER andKEN MORITSUGU | The Associated Press LIVONIA, Mich. — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car, launched last …
Saving big when your cash stash is small – The Mercury News
By Margarette Burnette | NerdWallet If your savings fund balance isn’t currently where you want it to be, don’t be discouraged. Having any amount saved for an emergency, no matter …