In the summer of 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the global economy, Blackstone Group’s top executives were grappling with an unprecedented challenge. With markets in freefall and businesses facing bankruptcy, the world’s largest alternative asset manager was staring at…
**China’s COVID Protests and Crackdown: What You Need to Know**. In late November and early December 2022, China experienced a wave of protests against the government’s strict .
**Esprit Reports Forecast-Matching H1 Loss, Anticipates Stronger Second Half** Esprit’s first-half revenue declined more than 11% to €398.2 million (US$452.3 million) but the fashion retailer stuck to its full-year guidance on Wednesday, predicting a .
Google’s new AI assistant is a powerful tool that can help you with a variety of tasks. It can answer your questions, help you manage your schedule, and even control your smart home devices.. **How to use Google’s AI assistant**.…
**Intro** Silicon Valley has long been the epicenter of the tech industry, attracting talent and innovation from around the world. However, this influx of workers has put a significant strain on the region’s housing market, making it increasingly difficult for…
**Google Wants to Know What Kind of Local News You Care About** Google is asking users what kind of local news they care about in an effort to improve the relevance of local news results in Google News and Google…
Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O, is back for 2023, and it was a whirlwind of announcements. From new hardware to major software updates, here’s a recap of everything Google unveiled at the event.. **Hardware**. * **Pixel 7a:** Google’s mid-range…
**Top Stories**. **US Economy**. – **Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 600 points, marking worst day since 2020**. – **US unemployment rate rises to 4.5%, highest in six months**. – **Consumer confidence drops to lowest level in a year**. **International News**.…
**US District Court for the Northern District of California previously declared the challenge moot and dismissed the case in September 2021.**. A US appeals court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the legality of health…
**Xinjiang Lockdown Sparks Social Media Outcry as China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy Comes Under Scrutiny**. Beijing’s stringent ‘Zero-COVID’ approach has recently faced widespread criticism following the lockdown of Xinjiang, a remote region in northwestern China. As cases surged in the provincial capital,…
