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Mexico tourist deaths add to calls for vacation rental regulation
A vacation to watch the Mexican Grand Prix ended in tragedy for one tourist poisoned by carbon monoxide, fueling calls for regulation of popular accommodation rental websites like Airbnb and Booking.com. Arce is just one of several people killed recently by suspected carbon monoxide leaks in Mexico City -- prompting increased pressure for authorities to urgently regulate online vacation rentals.
Moving the goalposts: NFL scare reveals conspiracist playbook
Conspiracy theorists who blamed NFL player Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest on Covid-19 vaccines have doubled down on their claims despite his speedy recovery, insisting he secretly died in an elaborate cover-up involving deepfake videos and other deceptive means.
Starbucks profit rises despite hit from China
Starbucks reported higher quarterly profits Thursday, fueled by solid North American growth that compensated for continued weakness in China due to Covid-19 restrictions. The big coffee chain's results were a study in contrast between its two main markets, with North American comparable sales jumping 10 percent and China comparable sales slumping 29 percent.
Ford shares fall as Q4 profits lag estimates
Ford reported an annual loss Thursday following disappointing fourth-quarter earnings that reflected what it called execution problems that marred performance. The fourth quarter profits -- which lagged below the company's prior projection -- pushed Ford to a $2.0 billion loss for all of 2022, compared with profits of $17.9 billion in the prior year.
Colombian judge uses ChatGPT in ruling
A judge in Colombia caused a stir by announcing he had used the AI chatbot ChatGPT in preparing a ruling in a children's medical rights case. "It is certainly not responsible or ethical to use ChatGPT as intended by the judge in the ruling in question," he wrote on Twitter.
Big Tech earnings expected as Meta share price skyrockets
Tech giants Google, Apple and Amazon will report their latest results on Thursday as shares in Meta skyrocketed after the Facebook owner posted a smaller-than-expected slump in sales for 2022. Shares in Meta jumped as much as 25 percent on Thursday, setting the bar high for the earnings announcements by the other tech giants after markets closed later in the day.
Swiss prosecutors open probe into 'Suisse Secrets' leaker
Swiss prosecutors said Thursday they had opened an investigation into a massive leak last year of Credit Suisse account records, which a media probe alleged proved the bank held billions in dirty money. The leaked records on more than 18,000 Credit Suisse accounts dating back to the 1940s were used in an international media investigation published in February 2022.
Nigeria eases currency swap to try and curb queues
Nigeria's central bank on Thursday ordered financial institutions to distribute newly designed bills over the counter in a bid to reduce massive queues at cash dispensers.
Influencers bask in their version of the Oscars in Mexico City
And the winner is... a 16-year-old Colombian whose videos of his life in the countryside landed him an award at TikTok's answer to the Oscars for social media influencers. Like in Hollywood, social media stars walked the red carpet in front of fans gathered to see the winners, which were chosen by social media users.
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