Business
China’s gig workers stress over their incomes as Baidu ‘silly radish’ robotaxis flood the streets
On a recent summer night in central China, a couple on a motorcycle swerved in front of a driverless cab, forcing the vehicle to brake rapidly. At an...
Bank of England makes first interest rate cut since pandemic in nail-bitingly close vote
The Bank of England cut interest rates for the first time since early 2020 and signaled further cautious reductions ahead, offering some relief to households after a year...
Americans: If you want to move abroad because of the election, Spain is your best bet
In the run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, some Americans would rather run away to Europe than wait and see who makes it to the White House. Searches...
Cities no longer need to be rich to be smart as AI ‘levels out the playing field,’ urban experts say
“Smart” cities tend to be rich. Places like Zurich, Canberra and Singapore sit atop IMD’s 2024 Smart City Index, which tracks how well residents perceive a city is...
Massachusetts will make businesses with over 25 employees disclose salary ranges when posting jobs
Massachusetts businesses with more than 25 employees must disclose salary ranges when posting jobs, under a new bill signed into law Wednesday that puts the commonwealth in line...
Lahaina locals close to $4 billion settlement over massive 2023 Maui wildfire
The parties involved in Lahaina wildfire lawsuits against the state of Hawaii, Maui County and utilities are close to a global settlement of claims that will be worth a little...
