May 30 Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says By Jessica Donati, Associated Press The report published Thursday found that more than $30 billion worth of gold, or more than 435 metric tons, was smuggled out of the continent in 2022. Continue reading
May 30 California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and sexually abusive deepfakes By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 30 Michigan reports another person working with cows got bird flu, the third U.S. case this year By Mike Stobbe, JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press This person developed respiratory symptoms, unlike the two workers, who had only mild eye symptoms. But Michigan health officials say the farmworker was quickly provided antivirals and is recovering. Continue reading
May 29 ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices rise By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices soar and big oil companies reap massive profits. Continue reading
May 29 Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic may keep Feds from lowering interest rates By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Though Fed officials say they expect inflation in key areas to eventually cool, they've signaled that they're prepared to wait as long as it takes. Continue reading
May 28 U.S. consumer confidence sunnier in May after months of declines By Matt Ott, Associated Press The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. Continue reading
May 27 Nigeria cracks down on illegal mining as the country emerges as a critical mineral hub By Taiwo Adebayo, Associated Press The recent arrests come as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations of critical minerals, curb illegal activity and better benefit from its mineral resources. Continue reading
May 27 ‘Furiosa’ claims No. 1 spot over ‘Garfield’ on Memorial Day holiday weekend By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press It was a close race, but the wasteland warrior of “ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ” came out slightly ahead of the plump orange cat. Continue reading
May 27 How inflation-weary shoppers can find summer deals at major retailers By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press The reductions, which mostly involve groceries, are getting introduced as inflation showed its first sign of easing this year but not enough for consumers who are struggling to pay for basic necessities. Continue reading
May 27 Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan By Associated Press If the agreement is implemented, the plant would become the first in Central Asia, further increasing Russia's influence in the region. Continue reading