A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why About 50 members of a community outside Chile’s capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight the environmental toll and wa… ByMATT […]
Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US An explosion has ripped through an apartment building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl ByJON GAMBRELL Associated Press January 31, 2026, 1:38 PM 1:37 An apartment building is seen after an […]
India hosts Arab foreign ministers to deepen trade and strategic ties
India hosts Arab foreign ministers to deepen trade and strategic ties India has hosted a meeting of Arab foreign ministers to deepen trade, energy and strategic cooperation ByRAJESH ROY Associated Press January 31, 2026, 8:47 AM 1:37 NEW DELHI — India hosted a meeting of Arab foreign ministers on Saturday in a concerted push to […]
Saks Global to close most Saks Off 5th stores as it restructures during bankruptcy
Saks Global to close most Saks Off 5th stores as it restructures during bankruptcy The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus is closing most of its Saks Off 5th locations as it restructures its organization to focus on its iconic department stores and raise money to pay off its debts during its […]
Exxon Mobil reports strong quarterly profit on solid production at home and abroad
Exxon Mobil reports strong quarterly profit on solid production at home and abroad Exxon Mobil’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit managed to top analysts’ expectations as the oil and natural gas company continued to experience solid production in the Permian Basin and Guyana ByMICHELLE CHAPMAN AP business writer January 30, 2026, 7:11 AM 1:37 FILE – This […]
Starbucks feels the heat as more chains compete for US coffee drinkers
Starbucks feels the heat as more chains compete for US coffee drinkers Starbucks revolutionized U.S. coffee culture ByDEE-ANN DURBIN AP business writer January 31, 2026, 12:11 AM 1:37 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams speaks during the Starbucks Investor Day event, with an image of the company’s Mastrena 3 espresso machine, in […]
Seahawks sale rumors swirl ahead of Super Bowl, Paul Allen’s estate denies report
Seahawks sale rumors swirl ahead of Super Bowl, Paul Allen’s estate denies report ESPN reports the Seattle Seahawks will be sold after the Super Bowl on February 8 ByANDREW DESTIN AP sports writer January 30, 2026, 8:03 PM 1:37 FILE – Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams (99) celebrates after a win over the Los […]
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 1/30/2026
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 1/30/2026 Stocks fell on Wall Street, while gold and silver prices plunged as investors tried to gauge what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates ByThe Associated Press January 30, 2026, 4:25 PM 1:37 Stocks fell on Wall Street, while […]
After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner
After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the big city ByPATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press January 30, 2026, 1:08 PM 1:37 FILE -A copy of the final edition of the Farmers’ Almanac is […]
More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush
More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal ByWYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP business writer January 30, 2026, 1:52 PM 1:37 FILE – 1 Ounce Fine Gold Coins […]
