Shell reports record profits as energy prices soar after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Energy companies have been reporting blockbuster profits since last year, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent oil prices sharply higher.
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How Asia's ex-richest man lost nearly $50 billion in just over a week
Indian businessman Gautam Adani was a few billion dollars shy of Elon Musk. But he tumbled down the billionaires' list after a U.S. firm accused the Adani Group of pulling off an epic con.
Japan's conveyor belt sushi industry takes a licking from an errant customer
The public's reaction to reports of one customer defiling utensils at sushi eateries suggests it's a brazen assault on two things of which Japanese are very proud, their sushi and their manners.
Australia's central bank says it will remove the British monarchy from its bank notes
Australia's central bank says its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins.
We asked the new AI to do some simple rocket science. It crashed and burned
Computers traditionally excel at rocketry, so why do new artificial intelligence programs get it wrong?
SNAP recipients will lose their pandemic boost and may face other reductions by March
Congress ended the temporary benefit meant to help low-income households with pandemic-era hardships. A huge increase in Social Security benefits may mean some households see further SNAP reductions.
The Fed raises interest rates by only a quarter-point after inflation drops
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. Price hikes have begun to ease, but the Fed says inflation is not yet tamed.
How 'modern-day slavery' in the Congo powers the rechargeable battery economy
Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions for workers as a "horror show."
Miss a credit card payment? Federal regulators want to put new limits on late fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to cap late fees at $8. Banking groups say the proposal would result in higher costs for consumers.
Hong Kong bans CBD, a move that forces businesses to shut down or revamp
Hong Kong banned cannibidiol, also known as CBD, as a "dangerous drug" and imposed harsh penalties for possession on Wednesday, forcing fledging businesses to shut down and revamp.