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Best Buy reported another quarterly drop in sales as the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain wrestles with cautious spending by Americans as they prioritize essential purchases and pay more for things like rent

California lawmakers have advanced a host of artificial intelligence proposals that would protect jobs, build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw deepfakes involving elections or pornography

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Justice Department to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry

Kremlin on Thursday accused NATO of "provoking" Kyiv into prolonging the conflict in Ukraine, whose officials have been appealing for permission from allies to target Russia with Western-supplied weapons. The comments came as NATO foreign ministers were convening in Prague in the face of growing calls for leading allies to lift restrictions stopping Kyiv from using Western weapons to strike inside Russia. «NATO member states, the United States, and capitals in Europe in recent days and weeks have been entering a new round of escalations in tensions and they are doing it deliberately,» Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Board of Control for Cricket in India is hunting for the next head coach to guide the Indian Cricket team, the one name that's gaining popularity is former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir.Though nothing concrete has been decided as of yet, nor the BCCI has indicated its decision, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has suggested the BCCI to choose the coach and institution wisely.ALSO READ: Gautam Gambhir meets Jay Shah after IPL final amid India Head Coach rumours; netizens speculate, ‘Salary kitna loge’Taking to X, Ganguly has suggested, "The coach's significance in one's life, their guidance, and relentless training shape the future of any person, both on and off the field. So choose the coach and institution wisely…"The deadline for receiving application for the top post was 27 May, but it appears the BCCI is in no hurry to select current head coach Rahul Dravid's successor.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidWhat are buyers saying on Amazon?Buyers praise the massager's quality and effectiveness for back pain and cramps, though opinions on overall performance are mixed.Why choose this product?Pick the RENPHO massager for its effective deep tissue relief, adjustable heat, and versatile use on multiple body areas.The Dr Physio electric shiatsu cushion is designed for unparalleled comfort. This comprehensive massage solution is designed for full-body relaxation.

KNR Constructions, one of the leading companies providing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, gained 10.6% in today's intraday trade, reaching a new 52-week high of ₹309.80 per share. This surge followed the company's healthy performance in the March-ending quarter and for the full fiscal year (FY24).

The problem of climate change cannot be solved without capitalism. Governments have tried for more than three decades with little to show for it. And while more of them are now engaging partners in the private sector, the world is still lagging in deploying the full power of the market.

A new Japanese resto-bar in GurugramTwo weeks ago, a Japanese resto-bar named SHIN’YA opened at the Hyatt Regency Gurugram. It offers a premium-meets-fun izakaya-style experience with robata (barbecued dishes), karage (batter-fried dishes) and a range of sushi and shashimi. Wash them down with sophisticated cocktails stirred and shaken with sake.A bar from Milan in MumbaiA spice shop makes way for one of Milan’s most famous speakeasy-style bars, 1930.

Stock market today: Amidst the recent stock market crash, which was triggered by rising US treasury yield and soaring crude oil prices on rising tension in the Middle East, a few stocks are defying the trend and attracting strong bulls' interest. Notably, East West Holdings shares are among them. This penny stock opened with an upside gap and reached an intraday high of ₹6.44 apiece on BSE, marking a significant 10 percent increase from yesterday's close of ₹5.86 per share.

Tesla Inc had alleged that Tesla Power was selling e-scooters with the Tesla logo despite a court undertaking on 2 May that it will not sell anything related to EVs. Tesla Inc.

Stay up to date with our new daily update, The US in brief, and our presidential poll tracker. Read more of our coverage of the US elections of 2024. Admirers and detractors alike, however, struggle to predict specific policies Mr Trump might adopt. Even those close to him admit that, until he is in the room with the likes of Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping or Prince Muhammad bin Salman, he may not know himself what he wants to do. The art of the deal, they claim, lies in personal dynamics.

BENGALURU:Oyo has reported its first full-year net profit in its 12 years of existence, scoring its second victory this week following a vote of confidence from Fitch as the hospitality chain rides a resurgence in travel.Weeks after withdrawing its draft initial public offering papers, Oyo's founder Ritesh Agarwal said on social media platform X that the company had made a profit after tax of nearly ₹100 crore in 2023-24. Oyo had reported a loss of ₹1,286.5 crore for FY23.Oyo, owned by Oravel Stays Pvt.

Tata Steel slumped nearly 5% in today's trade to reach ₹165.50 apiece, a day after the company reported Q4 and FY24 numbers. On Wednesday, post market hours, the company reported a 64.59% decline for its Q4 FY24 consolidated net profit to ₹554.56 crore, led by lower steel realisations across geographies.Total revenue from operations fell to 58,687 crore from ₹63,131.08 crore in the same quarter of last year, owing to a nearly 4% drop in its mainstay India business, which contributed at least 62% of the overall revenue.

A recent survey found that nearly 80% of gamers in the United States have never heard of or played blockchain video games.

Hidden Road, a prime brokerage backed by Citadel Securities, has suspended client access to the cryptocurrency trading platform Bybit due to disagreements over know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.

An international group of tax chiefs – J5 – has advocated financial institutions to be mindful of crypto risk-indicators, prone to illicit activities.

The boss of Swedish financial technology startup Trustly says an initial public offering for the company is still a year or two away from happening, even after a 51% jump in operating profit.

Analysts suggest that spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States could potentially launch by late June.

The US Treasury, on Wednesday, released it first risk-assessment report, exploring the vulnerabilities associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The report stressed that these asset classes are “highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams,” most of which are traditional schemes.

Former Consensys employee Jack Jia, the founder of Stable.com has launched USD3, a “payments-first” new stablecoin despite the present lack of a regulatory framework and uncertainty around the market.