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Berkshire Hathaway announced its third-quarter results on 1 November 2025. Net income rose to $30.8 billion, up about 17% from the same quarter last year. Operating profit—reflecting the performance of wholly-owned businesses such as insurance and railroads—jumped around 34% year-on-year to $13.5 billion. This rise was powered by strong gains in insurance underwriting. Meanwhile, the…
German companies still operating in Russia have paid more than €1.72 billion in taxes to Moscow since the start of the Ukraine war, raising concerns that the money may be indirectly supporting Russia’s military efforts. A new report shows that over half of German firms that were active in Russia before the 2022 invasion continue…
When reality-TV star Kim Kardashian said she believed the 1969 moon landing was fake, NASA stepped in swiftly to correct the record. Kardashian made the claim during an episode of The Kardashians, citing a quote from legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin that she interpreted as meaning the moon landing “didn’t happen.” In response, acting NASA Administrator…
Why do we continue playing horror games even when they make us jump and sweat? An article in The Guardian explores how game creators use sound, human stories and choice to hook us into fear-fueled gameplay. From the eerie screech recorded for Dead Space to the haunting atmosphere in SOMA, designers say they craft fear…
Choosing a top Android phone in 2024 means balancing performance, cameras, battery life and price. According to tech editor Samuel Gibbs of The Guardian, five phones stand out in key categories — whichever you care about most. Best for Most People Google Pixel 9 leads the pack for users who want flagship features without going…
If your Apple iPhone’s autocorrect has started fixing perfectly typed words—or turning “come” into “coke”—you’re far from alone. Many users report strange corrections since the release of iOS 26 in September. Experts believe the shift traces to Apple replacing older autocorrect tech with a new AI-style “on-device language model.” This model uses transformer techniques—similar to…
Imagine a giant solar farm floating in space and beaming energy down to Earth. This isn’t science fiction—it’s an idea gaining real traction as scientists explore how to make global clean energy more reliable. Why Space Solar Farms? On Earth, solar panels can’t work at night or when clouds block the sun. But in space,…
China’s President Xi Jinping has called for a new international body to govern artificial intelligence (AI). He made the announcement at the APEC summit in South Korea, saying the world needs shared rules to make sure AI benefits everyone. Xi proposed the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, which would be based in Shanghai. The group…
More everyday investors are turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to help them manage money. But experts warn that AI is not ready to replace human financial advisers, and using it without caution can be risky. A survey by eToro found that nearly one in five retail investors already use AI models for investment…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond the lab and is now reshaping industries like energy, retail and utilities in Spain and around the world. At a recent panel in Madrid, three senior executives from Microsoft, Carrefour Spain and Iberdrola discussed where AI stands today—and what it will never be able to do. They noted that…
