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Trump and Xi discuss future of TikTok in US
Bernd Debusmann Jr at the White House and Lily Jamali in San Francisco US President Donald Trump has said that he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping approved a deal on the future of TikTok’s US operations during a phone call on Friday, although there was no confirmation from Beijing. Trump wrote on Truth Social
H-1B: Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants
Bernd Debusmann Jr at the White House and Danielle Kaye Business reporter US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000 (£74,000) annual fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme for skilled foreign workers. Trump’s order mentions “abuse” of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made.
Facebook owner Meta unveils new AI-powered smart glasses
Lily Jamali North America Technology Correspondent, Menlo Park, CA Reuters Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the new smart glasses on Wednesday Meta has unveiled a new range of smart glasses powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) tech, as it expands its bet that they will be a must-have accessory for users around the world. At
Could the Federal Reserve interest rate cut boost the US housing market?
Danielle Kaye Business reporter EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock A picture taken with a drone shows single-family homes in Woodbridge, Virginia, USA, 02 January 2024. Aileen Barrameda is planning to buy a house in Los Angeles in the coming months. Stubbornly high mortgage rates – twice what she locked in at the start of the coronavirus pandemic – are
Heathrow warns of delays as suspected cyber-attack hits European airports
Flights have been delayed and cancelled at airports including Heathrow after an alleged cyber-attack targeted a service provider for check-in and boarding systems. Airports in Brussels and Berlin are also experiencing delays and disruption after the “technical issue” affecting Collins Aerospace, which works for several airlines at airports across the world. Heathrow said passengers should
Government borrowing hits highest August level for five years
Charlotte Edwards Business reporter Getty Images UK government borrowing in August hit the highest level for the month in five years, latest figures show, adding to the pressure on the chancellor ahead of the Budget. Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £18bn in August, the Office for National Statistics
